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Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from nathalie reiner
Anyone need an assistant in London?

Hi, I am looking to collaborate with fellow filmmakers in London and looking to assist and network on any projects you might have.

Get in touch and I look forward to hearing fr…

1 response, most recent 1 day, 3 hours ago.

Hi Serge
I'm working on the pre-production of a wildlife documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
My assistant had to take some time off for personal reason so I'm looki…

Original Post from Ana E
How do you evaluate your screenplay? Test out thispr free tool

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on to make the early stages of filmmaking easier for short indie filmmakers like myself—Screenplayer (screenplayer…

19 responses, most recent 1 day, 4 hours ago.

To make it simpler and faster to share your feedback, we’ve created a Google Form survey:

Link to the app: https://screenplayer.co.uk/
Link to the Google Form Survey about the…

Original Post from cath le couteur
All Hail David Lynch

Ufff. Thankyou David Lynch for showing us that the surreal and the mundane can hold hands and DANCE.

And thankyou for giving us constant sublime masterclasses on breaking rul…

1 day, 9 hours ago
Original Post from Callum Crossland
Most recent response from Matt Kerins
Looking for Filmmaking Collaborators in Manchester/Leeds

Hi, I’m Callum, a Manchester-based filmmaker, and in 2025 I’m working to grow 97 Films, a production company I’m building, entirely from the ground up. My goal for this year is to…

3 responses, most recent 2 days, 8 hours ago.

Hey Callum, I couldn't find you on insta. I'm a DoP based in Brighouse and would love to connect! Check my reel out here: https://vimeo.com/user108995373

Original Post from Matt Kerins
DoP seeking Directors to work with! Showreel below!

Hey!
I'm a Cinematographer based in West Yorkshire (and sort of London) and would love to meet and work with Directors with a strong vision, to create something awesome with. I'v…

2 days, 9 hours ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
looking for investors , financial partners for huge films to produce in few countries , see at …

looking for investors , financial partners for huge films to produce in few countries , see at www.joytofilms.com

2 days, 9 hours ago
Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Looking for guests to talk to on my Film Lovers podcast show!

Happy new year everyone.I'm looking to get some guests on my Film Lovers podcast to talk to! If anyone who works in the film industry would be keen to come on and talk to me ( I d…

3 days, 5 hours ago
Original Post from Thomas Michaelson
Festival Advice

Hello Shooters!

I'm looking to submit two short films, a comedy and a horror, to the festivals this year and was wondering if anyone had advice on those worth submitting to.

2 responses, most recent 3 days, 22 hours ago.

Hi Nicholas,

Thanks for the heads up. I'm actually already on Film Freeway, so will keep an eye there. T

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Available for VFX work

Hi Shooters.

I currently have some availability between long-form projects to work on some short films helping with any VFX shots. Whether it be fixing issues, green-screen wor…

4 days, 5 hours ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
Looking for investors

Hello
We are looking for investors/producers for a wildlife feature documentary about a group of whales in UK who are on the brink of extinction because of highly toxic man-made …

5 days, 2 hours ago
Original Post from Ewan Ronnie James coonerty
Scoring a film

Hello, I'm Ewan Ronnie-James .
I would love to score some music for either television, film or any sort of project someone is working on .
As I'm, currently, building up my port…

5 days, 3 hours ago
Original Post from Ryames Chan
Most recent response from Jim Read
Screening Suggestion

Hi everyone!

Hope you're having a lovely new year! I recently finished making a mid-length drama titled Traffic Lights. It's about three foreign friends moving out of London an…

5 responses, most recent 1 week, 1 day ago.

Some of the LSFF screenings are going to be at SET Vault this year - I know mates have got them low cost before! https://setspace.uk/centre/set-woolwich/
Brixton Community Cinema…

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Lashaunda Alexander
Behind the scenes

Happy New Year!

I am looking to network and work with industry people and offering free behind the scenes photography for any projects you might have.

I look forward to hea…

1 response, most recent 1 week, 2 days ago.

I'd be interested.

Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Actress looking for work and to add more footage to my show reel material.

I am an actress and currently have 2 weeks or so off from work and want to use them productivly. Really want to do a short project or two to sink my teeth into and add to my sp…

1 week, 5 days ago
Original Post from Uyiekpen Nedion
Filmmakers and Creatives: Would This AI video and Marketing Guide Be Useful to You?

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a resource that I think could really benefit filmmakers and creatives, and I’d love your input!

The idea is an AI Content Creation and Marketing …

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Original Post from Lashaunda Alexander
About this event

Does SP community prerecord recordings, slides, clips and some extra resources from the from events online, or LIVE so we can - come back to it!

3 weeks, 3 days ago
Original Post from SP Team
Most recent response from Josu Vaquerizo
Best Films of 2024...

What have your favourite films of 2024 been? Any film recommendations for Shooters to watch over the holidays?

Take a look at this list from SIGHT & SOUND of the 50 BEST FILMS …

3 responses, most recent 3 weeks, 4 days ago.

Best films this year for my money are The Sweet East, The Beast, Riddle Of Fire, La Chimera, She Is Conann, A Different Man, Love Lies Bleeding and The Substance. Grandted I've st…

Original Post from Adam Cowie
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
London flat or house location

Hello,

We’re currently looking for a London based flat or house with a lived-in feel to film in on Saturday, January 11th. This is a self-funded short film but we do have a bu…

2 responses, most recent 3 weeks, 4 days ago.

My flat in Peckham might fit the bill although it’s 3rd floor, no lift, and there might be building work that Saturday.

Could I please know some more details?

simonhbrooke@…

Original Post from Kenneth William
Most recent response from John Cassidy
Reintroduction about myself

Hi everyone,

I’d like to take a moment to reintroduce myself—I'm Kenneth, a filmmaker from Southeast London.

I've been working on various self-shot projects, including short…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Would my Journey from first book published June 2025 and debut at Edinburgh Fringe, of "The Car Showroom Poet" be of interest? I am the only known artist that acts and perform poe…

Original Post from Kevin Moran
Most recent response from John Cassidy
stills photographer available 'pro bono'

Hi all
Documentary photographer with 18 years experience now looking to develop a stills/behind the scenes film / TV portfolio...I realise i'm not going straight to Hollywood so …

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

I debut at the Fringe Aug 2025 as the World's First Car Showroom Poet, live in Nottingham. Am looking for my journey to be captured by documentary film makers. See my post from ea…

Original Post from John Cassidy
"The Car Showroom Poet"

This is a documentary for a fly on the wall or a managed documentary. Follow a real-life UK Poet in a Car Showroom on his journey to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025 w…

3 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from James McCann
BBC Films

Has anyone on Shooting People been funded by BBC Films for a short film?

I'm more curious than anything, just want to learn how the process runs when working with them. Is it …

11 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

"Eligibility criteria
PiCoS accounts are for proposals for Network or Nations originated content from UK based independent production companies who have either had:

(a) A BBC …

Original Post from Phil Anthony
Music Supervision

Hi,

My background is in performance and writing, but I'm trying to get hold of as many stories as people care to share regarding their experiences with music supervisors or tr…

1 month ago
Original Post from Marcus Freeney
Most recent response from Lashaunda Alexander
Advice on securing Production Assistant roles

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent filmmaking graduate looking to step into paid Production Assistant roles. Since finishing university, I’ve gained some valuable experience through pla…

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

I'd be interested to find out too

Original Post from Lashaunda Alexander
Actor. Filmmaker

Hello, my name is Lashaunda.
"fan into flame," the gift that is in you." Care to sharing TIPS & TRICKS for Filmming and as an Actor for an industry artist.

1 month ago
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