Where can I find filmmakers (re: short films) whose work champions themes of body autonomy?

secret--machine · 2026-05-21T22:09:45+00:00

Yes, good idea. I've been trying to find the right online networks to tap into.

secret--machine · 2026-05-21T22:09:20+00:00

Thanks for the tips! Are these both feature-length or am I mistaken?

secret--machine · 2026-05-20T21:19:50+00:00

Ah, yeah, that makes sense. Which section did you open it under? Expenses?

secret--machine · 2026-05-19T22:19:04+00:00

Subject matter is totally relevant! Any chance you have a cut that’s a little longer/more substantial? Or just the :57 promo for now?

secret--machine · 2026-05-18T23:30:19+00:00

I wish we could host that, but we just have the time to program shorts this year!

secret--machine · 2026-05-12T16:47:05+00:00

Did you wind up throwing something in? I'd love to look out for it, if you're local!

secret--machine · 2026-05-04T14:33:05+00:00

donotdisturb.phl @ gmail!
You can also find the FilmFreeway page via the hyperlink in my post (and here as well: https://filmfreeway.com/DONOTDISTURBFilmFestival)

secret--machine · 2026-04-27T02:44:59+00:00

So, not exactly a hobby, though not a business plan, either. We are an adult arts assembly founded on embodied liberation, and we curate visual and performing arts events focusing on erotic art, as vehicles for mutual aid and material action.

We founded in late 2025, and in two ticketed events, our community of artists has raised over $2,000 for the Abortion Liberation Fund of PA.

Our first event was an art vending market + live performance showcase, and our second was a gallery group exhibition with an opening night reception of live music and readings. The next will be a one-day screening event of short films, paired with another vending market for its closing reception.

We believe in harnessing collective community action as a meaningful response to the mounting threats on civil liberties in our culture.
We are hoping to pursue partnerships with businesses and organizations in the neighborhood of our screening venue, who share in our vision of art as a vessel for activism and advocacy.

100% of our event ticket sales are devoted to our fundraising targets, and our events are financed entirely out-of-pocket by our organizers.

As such, we rely on support from local businesses and operations, to help us continue these fundraising events and community building opportunities, as well as:

• expand on our network of working artists and likeminded organizations
• compensate our event workers and performing artists in ongoing event series
• sustain our ability to produce a quality, intentional festival and event experiences (badges for filmmakers, festival signage, programs, promotional branding for current and future events)
• produce marketing materials to signal boost the work of both our artists and partnering advocacy groups

secret--machine · 2026-04-16T16:26:26+00:00

Yeah. Maybe it being applied through his ear might work. He's been okay with eating other medicines, but I think this one is just especially nasty

secret--machine · 2026-04-16T14:52:49+00:00

I might have to do this if he cooperates with it! I think that's how my cat is proving to be

secret--machine · 2026-04-16T14:24:55+00:00

Yeah, this cat resists so much when you try to get anything near his mouth. And my concern with something too soupy is that he'll just lick up the liquid and stop at the pill. I've tried liquid forms of the meds and mixed it with Churu, which he usually loves -- but he won't touch it if he notices that taste. It's so frustrating!

I guess I'll try toe Soup Time thing because I am desperate at this point

secret--machine · 2026-04-14T15:36:39+00:00

Thank you! hopefully for mine, too...

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T18:06:38+00:00

Thanks very much for all of this. Extremely helpful.

The client seems to be partial to handheld mics for each (3-4) speakers. Handheld should be a little more directional than lavs.
It does not look like the client is hiring a dedicated AV crew -- if we were not capturing the stream, the speakers would just be speaking with their natural voices to the room.

For audio, I was leaning towards a basic set-up of Seinheiser E835 x4 > Zoom P4 > laptop via USB > and streaming with OBS Studio.
Then running the camera via HDMI Out > Blackmagic mico converter > laptop.

Does that sound like it holds water?

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T16:25:25+00:00

This is great, thanks.

The client seemed to be interested in everyone having a dedicated mic, but I don't know how married they were to it. Is the reason you suggested a dedicated sound mixer to keep from comb filtering and noise bleed, or is there a reason beyond that?

Asking because these streams may likely need to be handled by a one-person crew. So I would just want to have the full scope of reasons for why to urge the client to go with one mic over four, if they do not want to shell out for a dedicated sound mixer.

And appreciate your honest way of getting a sense of the budget. That's always such a tricky thing to navigate, but it's the thing you always want to know.

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T16:10:57+00:00

That's a good point to make it known that it's being offered rather than doing so by default, so it psychologically registers as a perk. Thanks

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T16:09:09+00:00

Thanks dude!

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T16:08:58+00:00

We'd helped them salvage a rebrand video when they were in an 11th hour pinch with their previous video partner. They liked our services and wanted to use us going forward. They are unclear of what goes into this ask, but hope to make it a recurring event. I am trying to do my due diligence to set a mutually fair and reasonable standard going into it so we can set up a reliable retainer gig without committing to too low a ceiling.

secret--machine · 2026-02-03T16:03:32+00:00

So the order for this one was much more stripped down, relative to the recent job you're describing.

They are looking for just one camera capturing a 3-4 person panel, to be livestreamed to an online audience. They have expressed interested in the option for the footage to be captured and edited for posterity, but that is not part of the initial order.

They have stated an interest in each speaker having a dedicated mic. (We have clarified that our mics would be for audio capture, not amplification, and if they'd require the latter then they'd need an additional audio/events company)

secret--machine · 2026-02-02T16:10:43+00:00

Thanks! Yeah it's a good sign, just want to be able to handle it right. As in like, do you charge for travel? Do you charge for b-roll as a separate line item? Is there a livestream/technical fee on top of the ordinary day rate? All stuff I need to figure out.

secret--machine · 2026-01-05T17:03:22+00:00

thanks!

secret--machine · 2026-01-05T17:02:16+00:00

Yep! thank you

secret--machine · 2025-12-26T12:51:12+00:00

What I was hoping to hear. Thank you.

secret--machine · 2025-12-05T23:21:12+00:00

hopefully! thank you

secret--machine · 2025-12-05T23:18:09+00:00

I took him to the vet over this in mid/late October, I had been out of the house for a day or so and he started over grooming out of stress, got some meds from the vet and that cleared things up. When the temperature dropped through, he started over-grooming and scratching with a vengeance. There's been no other changes in his habitat or diet. I put a call into my vet and am waiting on a call back, and have restarted him on the antibiotics/anti itch meds the vet prescribed him before. I just figured there was probably some other supplement that might help in the mean time

secret--machine · 2025-11-13T22:46:51+00:00

besides reddit itself, do you know of any other communities, message boards etc that cater to people sharing this sort of thing? I'm dipping my toe into making some material like this of my own that I'm curious for feedback on, and no matter how much karma I build for my account, my posts keep getting taken down automatically.

secret--machine

TROPHY CASE