Ryan Andrzejewski Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Hello, My small crew of budding filmmakers is looking for a DP who has a camera that would be willing to work with us for demo. Does this type of thing happen? If we were paying for stock, processing and transfer...and food, would a DP take that kind of trade? Any information on how this works and where to look (if not here) would be appreciated. Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Salzmann Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Film schools, rental houses, film making clubs and collectives, word of mouth, take notes at local independent film festivals, scour kung-fu academies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted November 19, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted November 19, 2008 I think it also depends on the DP and how much s/he likes the project and can play around. I've done free shoots before because they were brief, I had nothing else going on, and the project in some way appealed to me/allowed me to do something i'd've not been able to've done before, or it was a favor to a friend who I know and respect as a filmmaker. Other times I've happily worked on student projects for as little as possible-- my mantra always being so long as I can make rent, well then that's all I need worry about. It all depends on the situation and as Dan mentioned, the gathering spots of other up and comers is a great place to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Ratner Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Ryan, where do you live? Â You should go configure your About Me/Profile page so it shows up in your avatar when you post. That might help you get some bites or info from members here in that area. Â What kind of project(s) are you looking to do? Indie film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Andrzejewski Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Ryan, where do you live? You should go configure your About Me/Profile page so it shows up in your avatar when you post. That might help you get some bites or info from members here in that area.  What kind of project(s) are you looking to do? Indie film? Thanks for the advice... I'm in San Diego and we're launching a series of short films through the first half of 09. Sag Indie's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Metzger Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 This place is always a good start Try craigslist as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted November 20, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'd be interested in that kind of arrangement. I'm in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Andrzejewski Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) Thank you, Chris. I'll be contacting you. Edited November 20, 2008 by Ryan Andrzejewski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vogt Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Also www.mandy.com is really helpful. Dunno if you'll get a lot of takers for free on that site but its worth a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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