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Original Post from Alexander Lopera
Most recent response from Christiaan Oyens
We're funded! Looking for interested and interesting collaborators :)

Hi folks, we successfully crowdfunded for an action comedy short previsualisation for a film we're calling Spirit & Bone.

This is the first part of a two part development plan.…

7 responses, most recent 9 hours ago.

Thanks Alexander! Best of luck with the shooting and production!

Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

20 hours ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Actors Showreels (Discount for SP)

1 day, 21 hours ago
Original Post from Vivek Nair
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
Bedroom location for one minute short thriller.

Hey Shooters!

We are filming a one minute short thriller on Sat Aug 2nd and we are looking for a spacious bedroom on the second floor of a house overlooking a garden.

Havin…

1 response, most recent 5 days, 19 hours ago.

Hello :) do you need actor? I would love to ! Igor Ismail instagram, tel 07455009700

Original Post from Lucy Ferguson
Short film submissions for festival - need more!

We need more film submissions for a youth led film festival ( U27 age of main crew and U5mins ). Most years we have 90 entries and this year ONLY 20! any ideas where to post / sh…

1 week ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Stock footage - what's your experience?

Hi all,

Has anyone here had experience selling stock footage as a side hustle?

I’m interested in how people manage it alongside their main work, what equipment works best, …

1 week ago
Original Post from Heather McQuaid
How a community post on SP led to a BAFTA-qualifying short

I wanted to share a little story—and a big thank you—to this community.

A couple of years ago, I was writing a lot—short stories, scripts, speculative ideas—but nothing I’d wri…

11 responses, most recent 1 week, 3 days ago.

Hello, and thanks for responding. :)

I'm working on a few projects. I've finished a (good enough) draft of the Model Citizens pilot to share and get some feedback. Ideally I'd…

Original Post from Syra Malik
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
CASTING CALL: Young Male Actors for Feature Film!

CASTING CALL: Young Male Actors for Indie Feature Film!

Tin Cowboys Productions are casting for an upcoming feature film, shooting this July 2025 across the UK and Europe.

T…

2 responses, most recent 1 week, 4 days ago.

Hello :) happy to work with you ! I'm Igor Ismail, actor ! Tel 07455009700
Www.spotlight.com/9519-8947-2162

Original Post from Igor Ismail
Actor

Hi , guys! I'm actor from London and would love to play in your movie! www.spotlight.com/9519-8947-2162
Tel and what's up 07455009700

1 week, 5 days ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Photographic projects and collaborations

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the film making process shooting behind the scenes images for short film ‘Kaleido Ghost’.

Check the images out here https://www.kei…

1 week, 6 days ago
Original Post from Karl Livingstone
Unit Stills Photographer looking for work or just to connect

Hi folks,

I'm a Unit Stills Photographer based in the North West UK. I pride myself not only on my photographic abilities but of my people skills and ability to embed myself in…

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Igor Ismail
Actor

Hello :) I'm actor and happy to join a project! I am Igor Ismail and please check my spotlight in my profile tel 07455009700

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Stuart Wheeldon
Most recent response from Paul Smith
Screening/Distribution

Hi all, I am reaching the completion of my editing for my new feature film. I was wondering if people had any ideas about places I could screen the film.
The film is called The W…

2 responses, most recent 2 weeks ago.

Hi Stuart
That sounds a fascinating film and i know it wpould interest me. i have been working in distribution and exhibition in my role as a publicist for many years now, so i w…

Original Post from Stacey Guthrie
Most recent response from Laura Radford
Any Cornwall Filmmakers here?

I’m a solo filmmaker in Cornwall, also a comedy actor and writer from Falmouth. Any other people here from Cornwall? Just asking out of interest for any future collaborations etc

4 responses, most recent 2 weeks ago.

Hi Ellie and Stacey,

I'm a stills photographer for Film/TV based in Newquay. I'm trying to do a filmmaking meetup on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/groups/cornwalltvproduct…

Original Post from Gill Ahn
Most recent response from Sergio Mendes
Finding Crew inRome - or fly them from UK?

I'm back onSP after a few years break, and trying to shoot an Indie film in Rome, where I'm based right now. I have spent 4 months going round the houses, trying to find crew, you…

4 responses, most recent 2 weeks, 1 day ago.

Hi Gill, just sent you a message. Thanks.

Original Post from Ela Teodora
Intro

Hi everyone, I just joined. I am an actress and film producer (15 shorts, on my 3rd feature) originally from Eastern Europe but Lived in LA for 16 years, now I am basically nomadi…

2 weeks, 4 days ago
Original Post from Sanda Kolar
Most recent response from Darren Richardson
Flicker in footage

Does anyone have Digital Anarchy plug in for FCP and is up for helping me get rid of flicker in a bit of footage? For a fee.

First time this has happened with my Lumix GH5, sh…

2 responses, most recent 2 weeks, 6 days ago.

when you say flicker, do you mean flicker from lighting?
If it’s flicker from LED lighting, there are a few fixes that you can do that don’t require any plug-ins

Original Post from Fred W
Gas station as a location?

Hello,
London-based. We are shooting a short film set at a petrol station, with both indoor and exterior. Does anyone have any tips on how to reduce costs for that? Or where to l…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks ago.

Or just good sites to scout locations.

Original Post from Benjamin Kent
Most recent response from Tom Cressey
Introduction

Hi,
I'm Benjy and I just joined. I am a creative director and producer with over a decade of experience. I am originally from Ghana but now live in Milton Keynes. I have experie…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 5 days ago.

Hi Benjy, welcome to Shooting People! I’m a DoP based in Northampton, so not far away at all. It would be great to catch up with you some time.

https://www.instagram.com/tom_cr…

Original Post from Tom Cressey
DoP Looking to Connect with Directors and Producers

Hey Everyone!
I'm Tom, a DoP with a background in documentary and commercials. I'm looking to connect with directors and producers interested in narrative projects, documentaries…

3 weeks, 5 days ago
Original Post from Scott Allan
Great Production Package looking for work

Hi,

My production package is looking for projects.

Please check out this vimeo: https://vimeo.com/902546069

I can do great deals but cannot work for free unfortunately, (…

3 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Scott Allan
C-Stands - where do YOU sandbag?

So I’ve been filming solo recently and I've been trying to finally put this one to bed…

With C-stands – three legs, right? One’s always taller?

WHICH LEG DO YOU PUT THE SAND…

3 responses, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

The C-Stand is a cantilever support system. The large leg MUST be orientated under the supported flag/object, making a C formation. The bag goes on the large leg close as possible…

Original Post from Ivan Francis Clements
Killing me softly with your rules, killing me softly...with your rules.

Lelu, a twenty-two year old fledgling writer/director has completed her final draft of 'CRAMP IN MY KIPPERS', a short comedy she wants to shoot. She's buzzing, creative and a go-g…

1 month ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Bespoke showreel and short film service by award winning directors

Ref: Bespoke showreel and short film service by award winning directors.

Hi,
From the 1st of June 2025 we will be offering a bespoke showreel and short film service. Scripts f…

1 month ago
Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Straight 8 2025 World Premiere

Hey shooters,

The straight 8 World Premiere is coming up on Saturday 24 May at the BFI IMAX - a wild celebration of lo-fi ingenuity and cinematic bravery, all shot on a single …

4 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

SHOOTERS IN CANNES! If you are there, then grab a last minute ticket to the Screening TONIGHT!
https://mailchi.mp/straight8/straight82025tickets?e=6d320dbb63

Tix available at …

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