Hey everyone!

I’m currently looking for a VFX artist to collaborate on my latest horror short, Stay with Me. This is a no-budget indie film, so it’s all volunteer-based; for practice, IMDb credit, and the love of horror! If you’re working on building your portfolio or experimenting with Blender or After Effects, this could be a fun, creepy little project to be part of. Obviously since this is no budget I’m not asking for a seasoned professional, just looking for someone who wants more practice or more credits!

About the Film:

• 4-minute horror micro-short

• Already shot and edited

• Focused on tension, atmosphere, and a disturbing creature reveal

What I’m Looking For in VFX:

• Minor touch-ups to enhance a practical creature design

• Ideally blending certain elements better, adding black veins or unnatural textures

• One key close-up of the creature’s hands—looking to possibly add claws, grime, or something to make them feel less human

• Open to ideas and input based on what’s feasible with Blender or AE!

I don’t know how possible this even is with what we’ve shot but I can send you what I have and you can let me know if it’s possible to work with or if it’s too difficult!

I’m also planning to crowdfund my next horror short (with an actual budget!) and would love to keep collaborating if it’s a good fit.

If you’re experimenting with VFX or want to add some spooky work to your IMDb and portfolio, feel free to DM me. You can check out my other work on YouTube at Macabre Productions (you can look up Darby After Dark and you’ll find my channel, there’s a few with the same name but they don’t post short films), it’s super indie right now, but slowly growing!

Thanks for reading!

Hi, I shot a film, edited and music composed all by myself for film school application. Here I’m sharing its link. Can anyone watch it and give me feedback ? Like is it good for submission? Is the story conveyed well ? Where am I lacking? And how can I improve for my next short.This feedback is really essential for me to estimate my admission.

Hi filmmakers, i’m a designer but I’m really curious about aesthetic and production aspect of films.

I always had this question in mind but couldn’t put it into words. Why do we know a movie is an amateur one, a professional one just by looking at the aesthetic aspect of a frame, or camera?

I know it’s much more complex than that and doesn’t stop there. From a movie looking uplifting, to looking grounded or heavy what elements come into play?

Hi!
I’m a film student and I’ll be attending Cannes for the first time this year - during the first five days of the festival. I’m very excited! Are there any tips on how to make the most of it? Where’s the best place to hang out for networking? Any affordable food spots you’d recommend? And how would you suggest dividing time during the days there?

Thanks a lot!

Hey folks, quick question for those of you submitting films through FilmFreeway—what’s the general etiquette around trailers?

Is it okay to have a trailer online (like on my website or Vimeo), or is it better to keep everything private until after the festival run? I was thinking of just uploading the film as a private link for friends/family and maybe sharing a few screenshots publicly.

How do people usually handle this? Do you keep it under wraps until it’s been selected or awarded somewhere, or wait until it’s done the full submission circuit before making anything public?

Would love to hear how others approach this.

Just got an email announcing the new Black Magic camera capable of capturing 12ks. I work on professional films sets as a set dresser and I direct shorts as I can, and for now I've just been shooting on my a7s.

I'm definitely aware that higher definition can be better, but my honest, sincere question for those who know much more than me, is can there be too high definition? Can we be capturing too much information?

It's got to eventually reach higher than film, right? Or has it already?

What benefit is 12ks over 6, or 4?

These are truly sincere questions from someone who's intimate with industry things, but still learning. A pre-emptive thank you to anyone who answers!

Film synopsis: Tales of Finch, a fantasy/superhero passion project of 50+ cast and crew all local to Charlotte, NC. Finch, a superpowered bounty hunter, and his iconic duo teammates Gav and Ace, begin a dangerous mission that meets unexpected challenges. From a flute/gun hybrid to playing card-shooting gauntlets, this action packed series aims to create the most iconic characters and superpowered abilities. Please enjoy ❤

Yes, this is mainly a plug for our film. We worked hard on it and would love for y'all to see it and hopefully love it. But here's some VFX experiences I had along the way that I hope you will also enjoy (in the comments).

Please don't pester me with copyright stuff.

Hi. I'm interested to know some experiences of filmmakers and directors here who've worked on music videos. My main question is, how do you promote yourself and where do you get that work?

About me: I was a playwright and moved into film. I wrote and directed a feature a few years ago that did well at indie festivals, got a distributor and is coming out soon. I have an agent now who represents me exclusively as a screenwriter (pushing my next few feature scripts) and non-exclusively as a director, but she's principally interested in getting me other film and TV work.

I'd really love to have a go at some music videos though. I have loads of friends who are musicians but they're mostly in the jazz or classical worlds where videos aren't really a thing, except for relatively simple live or studio performance videos. I've had friends ask me about that kind of thing but I think, for them, hiring a self-shooter makes more sense, which I'm not. (I edit, but I always work with cinematographers.) You don't really need a director just to point a camera at each member of the band and mime a take.

I'm based in London. How would I go about telling all the musicians of this great city that I'm available. Email record companies, managers, producers or artists? Post on socials? Create a page on my website and invest in some ads? Go out and network? Do some free work?

Any suggestions or success stories would be really welcome. Thanks.

My main questions are: How hard is it for fresher Production Designers to get a gig in todays industry? Which country is better for beginners, uk or usa; or some other entirely? (Especially with the current condition of both the countries). Does the college/place make any difference? Please read on.

To get into the details, I'm 23 years old, from india, and I just completed my architecture degree. I've wanted to work in the film industry since I was 12, I was really interested in animation/vfx etc. But due to how hectic my course was, I never got the opportunity to work on any set, or in any film/ shoot, or even be a part of a film club. So now I'm considering going to film school for masters. (I just got into Chapman and AFI for MFA production design, waiting for LFS results, I was called in for interview there)

And before anyone says "you don't need to", lemme explain. I'm an only child. My parents are old, they're not in their best of health, my father gets a pension that's sorta enough for all our needs (heavy medical bills). So unfortunately, I dont have the privilege of time and of exploring the industry by starting off as an unpayed assistant, since I need an actual paying job as soon as possible. So I figured going to a place like film school could give me better networking opportunities.

If I don't go, I'll have to slowly work on expanding my network in this industry, since I dont know anyone. Along with that I live in Delhi, and most film schoots happen in Mumbai, and unless I have SOME experience and/or connection, I'm definitely not getting payed to work there. Another thing is that I really dont wish to stay in this country, since I'm not a fan of the industty here (also simply not of the place, I wanna get out of here asap and never return).

But film school abroad is expensive af. Especially in the usa. European countries are cheaper but other than uk, none of them are directly tied to the main industry and don't big production houses/sets. I'll have to take heavy loans for this, and I don't wanna end up in a situation where I'm not able to repay them. But I also don't wanna be stuck as a low-key filmmaker working on small indie projects (your girl has high aspirations).

So. I want to know, specifically from people who graduated from "reputed" unis like LFS, NFTS in uk and AFI, NYU, UCLA etc in the usa, how hard is it for production designers to get a gig? A good paying gig. How has the process been like for you guys? I've read that the indutry has been difficult to break into and I understand that, I'm ready to put my blood and tears into this, but is it even doable? Does the college and the place/location/city really make a difference? Is spending that much money for masters even worth it? Would you recommend any other countries for this instead, where at least we get good pay and enough work? Or where the industry is growing?

I want to work on major sets eventually, but I dont mind grinding on smaller ones as long as I get payed enough to live by in the city, at least for a few years. Could someone give me a detailed account of how it has been for them recently? I have read threads from a few years back and I know times have changed now, especially for PDs, so I wanna know the recent accounts from others. Thanks a lot!

Hey, I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this (just let me know and I’ll remove it), but o was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with either of these schools. I know both and pretty decent for film so I’m torn between the two options. Which school should I go to? What are pros and cons of each? I’m aware that this question has been asked before but I can’t find any fresh discussions, especially since I’m pretty sure each program just got revamped.

I run a group that's holding a short film showcase, and I just want to relay some observations about the films we've screened for consideration.

One: start your film. Don't spend the first minute of your six-minute film with endless "production company" credits. Get it going, save the credits for the end. Time is of the essence to grab and hold my attention. (Keep the end credits brief as well.)

Two: if your film is a two-hander that takes place in a single location, whether comedy or drama, the script needs to crackle, the performances need to be damn good, and the audio needs to be perfect. Rewrite and rehearse as many times as necessary before shooting.

Three: on the subject of audio - it's more important than video. If your video is grainy or out of focus, that's fine. If I'm straining to hear your characters, if the room is full of echo, if you're recording only with your onboard mic, if your music is mixed too loud...I'll bail out and won't finish watching your movie. Audio is more important than video...and it's easy to get right without a lot of technology involved. ADR if you have to.

Four: cast your characters age-appropriately. Don't cast a 20-year-old as the grizzled mob boss. I won't buy it. Find a proper 60-year-old. Even "The Breakfast Club" had middle-aged people in it.

Five: insert shots can make or break your film. I empathize with not always having enough time on-set to get all the shots you want, but you want to make sure your audience sees what the character is seeing in detail. If your character is sitting in a chair with his hands tied behind his back, don't just show him sitting there struggling - show me the ropes, either while he's being tied up or as he's struggling.

Six: minimize, to an extreme degree, the amount of time characters spend talking to each other on Facetime or Zoom or what have you. I get that it may be realistic, but it's boring as fuck to watch. Avoid one-sided phone conversations. And for god's sake, have your characters say "goodbye" to each other when they hang up!!

Your thoughts?

Hey everyone, I'm sure something like this has been posted before but it seems not too recently. We currently just about to start shooting a season of TV and want to self distribute via places like Tubi, I know Filmhub use to be a way to do it but it sounds like everyone agrees that it has gone downhill.

What is a good place to go to so that we can end up at Tubi or something similar.

Anyone hear anything yet? The narrative lab has been announcing placements for a while now. The producing lab takes place at the same time but I’ve heard nothing. Do they do placements for producers too? Or anyone hear/know anything?

I'm interested in getting the BeastGrip 1.55 MK2 Anamorphic Lens and have a Small Rig Cage. I am using an Iphone 15 Pro Max. The Mk2 has 37mm threads--so though they recommend using it with the Beast Cage, it can theoretically be used with other Iphone Cages (small rig, FreeWell). These Anamorphic lens work by being properly aligned with the camera. Using a BeastGrip lens on a Beastgrip cage of course is the way to go--but when you already have an entirely different rig ( I have Small rig) I can get Moment, Neweer, Freewell, small rig anamorphic lenses but frankly the Beast Grip has the best look in my eyes for a 1.55 Anamorphic.

So anyone use this Mk2 (beast grip 1.55) on non Beast Grip cages?

Hi Guys,

I like the soundtrack from Snatch movie of this scene and want to find similar music for my short film. Does anyone know what keywords or genres I should search for? Or any recommendations on where to find similar sounds? Appreciate any help!

Hey everyone,

I’ve got a €900 (~$975) work budget to invest specifically in video post-production resources. I’m a photographer and filmmaker working mostly in DaVinci Resolve – currently shooting with a Canon R6 in C-Log3, often also in vertical format for social content.

So I’m now looking to spend the budget on creative tools and assets, such as: • LUT packs (for Canon/Log workflows or cinematic color) • Transitions & motion graphics templates • Resolve plug-ins to improve workflow or add creative tools • Sound effects / music libraries for long-term use • Occasionally: light VFX or animations for social or event content

I do a mix of short docs, events, and social media content, so I’m looking for a good balance between cinematic looks and tools for quick turnaround edits. I’m open to both one-time purchases and subscriptions, as long as they’re worth it.

Would love to hear what you’ve actually bought and found valuable over time!

Thanks in advance!

I’m writing a script where a character has a dream/nightmare sequence about some memories of his past. I want it to be like a Polanski dream sequence. The memories are from after he returned from overseas deployment and is having a hard time re-engaging with his family - the important context is this all happens at his home in various places

Any clever ways to format that in a script? I’m using Final Draft.

I tried just doing regular Interior/Exterior slug lines but that didn’t seem very tied together like the sequence should feel to the reader. I tried putting it under one slug line but the scenes and characters feel too disparate and it could be jarring to read.

I know it probably was answered a thousand times, but if I want to at least start, and that includes color grading + upgrading the gear, how much should I save?

I’m just getting started so I’m looking to see if maybe I should get a certain camera or a certain editor. I want to still have good looking footage but give it that warm feeling. I do not mean warm as in color but as in feeling when you see it.

Sometimes they are in the credits, but not always. I really enjoy looking at movie props up close, and you can sometimes find images on their company websites

Hello, everyone ! I am a sociology student whose research this semester has been focusing on film. Please take a few minutes to take this small survey I have made where you can submit stills from films you yourself have made / watched that have lodged themselves in your mind.

This is completely anonymous and open to everyone! I know this isn’t the usual thing posted on here, but I was very interested to hear from people who are passionate about film in particular and I thought this was the perfect subreddit for it. No character limit either so feel free to ramble as much as you’d like!

I will delete the post if is too off topic. :-)

Thank you in advance!

I’m an amateur filmmaker who makes YouTube roleplay videos, and I want to start incorporating Green screen for some versatility.

I originally had the Lumetristudio lighting kit with 3 x 45W Photography bulbs, but 2 are now broken (I’m clumsy).

I live in a country where I’ll have to ship new bulbs to myself, and that will take some time.

Will regular LEDs properly light my green screen? If yes, what Wattage do you recommend?

If anyone has advice, really honest advice, I could surely use it.

I’m almost 28. I’ve dreamt my whole life of being a filmmaker. it wasn’t even a question that filmmaking was my passion, my destiny, my dream. But the dream feels so far away now. I just don’t know if I have what it takes to be the filmmaker I want to be. I don’t know what steps to take anymore. I feel so behind. I can barely write a script that I don’t end up hating half way through.

I was working for a big actor for a few years, was suddenly laid off. That sent me into a funk for a few years. Whatever connections I had from that have since faded. I made my own short film, put so much work into it, and while the film is not horrible and i am proud of it, our festival run was a joke. I barely have a good network of filmmakers, despite living in LA. I’ve always felt like I’m standing on the outside of the circle.

I’ve spent so many years marinating on this dream and I’ve only barely begun to move the needle. It feels pathetic. I’m wondering if I’m just slowly becoming aware of the delusion that got me here. I feel like I should consider giving up if I don’t want the rest of my life to be a huge joke. But the problem is I have no idea what else I’d even do with my life. I want to be a filmmaker, but it just feels so unattainable.

Sorry for the vent. I’m wide awake i. The middle of the night kind of freaking out. I know this industry is a stamina game, but I feel like I’m running in circles instead of toward something. I could really use some guidance.

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