How We Help.
"The team continually track new and upcoming filmmaking talent via Shooting People"
Chris Moll Head of Film at Creative England
"Finding a DP for the short fiction I was producing seemed like the key to the whole film. We got a lot of responses to our Shooting People call out and I still can't believe we found someone so talented who clicked with the director brilliantly from the first meeting. They've continued to work together on projects since."
Jenny Horwell Independent Producer
"Shooting People is an important resource for anyone blindly attempting to penetrate the mysteries of the film industry. The contacts you make there can be contacts for life! A vital and energising resource that keeps you motivated, and makes you feel anything is possible. Filmmaking gets in your blood and doesn't let you go! And Shooting People were amongst those responsible for the beginning of my addiction"
Alice Lowe Actress and Director of ‘Prevenge’
"Shooting People is a brilliant showcase for the UK’s creative, curious, and inspirational emerging film community and we love the way it connects them to the rest of the world. We use it all the time to tell filmmakers about our own opportunities (funding and projects) - and to track the amazing talent that is connected to this community."
Briony Hanson Director of Film, British Council
"Shooting People lives and breathes independent film"
Danny Boyle Director of ‘Trainspotting’, ‘28 Days Later’ and ‘Sunshine’
"Shooting People is crucial for filmmakers looking to meet their peers and find paid work within the industry"
Matimba Kabalika Talent Coordinator at BFI.NETWORK
"My first short was crewed through Shooting People and it went to Sundance. Good times"
Jack Thorne Screenwriter of ‘Skins’, ‘This Is England '86’, ‘A Long Way Down’
"Online communities like Shooting People are a great way to find people to collaborate with"
Manon Ardisson Award-winning Producer of 'God's Own Country'
"After starting out in post-production and distribution, I became interested in trying out producing. I joined Shooting People and answered an advert for someone looking for a producer, which led to making my first short film. After this I’d caught the bug for producing."
Emily Morgan BAFTA-winning Producer of 'I Am Not a Witch'
"Shooting People is a brilliant way to stay looped into the UK film industry and discover other film geeks in this disparate, online community."
Dorothy Allen-Pickard Filmmaker/Short Cuts Round Winner
"I’ve been able to work with filmmakers up and down the country, who got in contact with projects they were working on. I’ve been able to colour grade features, shorts, commercials and documentaries. Plus, I’ve had the opportunity to attend screenings all over the UK, including the BFI and BAFTA, and met tons of talented people! THANK YOU to this awesome community for kick starting my career."
Lee Robinson Colourist
"Six months ago I posted into the Shooting People forum and realised I had an opportunity to make a short film. I went on to find my entire crew through Shooting People and they were all incredible professionals. My short film is now complete and I feel so proud of the team. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved on Shooting People…You make this community what it is! I have made contacts and friends that I hope to work with for life."
Kristopher Williams Director
About Shooting People.
Shooting People is a vibrant community of independent filmmakers, writers, actors and industry. We facilitate creativity in film, helping our members connect and collaborate to get their films made and seen.
Animator.
Recent activity from Animators on SP includes:
- SP Animator Jonathan Hodgson won the 2019 BAFTA for his film Roughhouse.
- SP member Abigail Addison produced the animated short I’m OK which is nominated for a 2019 BAFTA, and the animation she produced, Illusions, was one of the winners of 2018’s NEW SHOOTS competition.
- 12 SP Animators screened work at LSFF 2019.
- SP Animator Will Anderson was nominated for a BAFTA in 2018 for his film Have Heart, he previously won a BAFTA for his film The Making of Longbird
Recent opportunities available to Animators on the SP site:
- Access active Animator opportunities, funds and competitions in SP’s Opportunities Directory.
- Submit a short film to SP’s NEW SHOOTS competition for a chance to win £1,000 in film funding, industry mentorship from top figures such as BFI Network, Random Acts, Simon Chinn, Ian Bonchôte, Paul Webster and prizes including the iconic Zoom H4n Pro, Rode VideoMics Pro+, shotgun mics from Sennheiser and of course Final Draft.
- Share ideas, techniques and insight on our Ask & Discuss forums, and receive tailored daily updates in your inbox.
Actor.
Recent castings and activity from Actors on SP includes:
- SP members Laurie Kynaston and Edwin Thomas were named as part of Screen's Stars of Tomorrow 2018, spotlighting the hottest up-and-coming actors in the UK and Ireland.
- 4 members were announced as part of BAFTA’s Breakthrough Brits.
- Casting directors such as Olivia Scott-Webb (Maleficent, Fury, Snow Whiteand the Huntsman), Kharmel Cochrane (The King's Speech, Kick-Ass), and Lucy Bevan (Beauty and the Beast, An Education) work with filmmakers on SP to cast projects.
- SP actor Alice Lowe has starred in films such as Sightseers, Locke, as well as writing, directing and starring in her feature debut Prevenge.
- SP actor Abigail Hardingham won a BIFA for her role in SP directors Ben and Chris Blaine’s Nina Forever.
Recent opportunities available to Actors on the SP site:
- Access active Actor opportunities, funds and competitions in SP’s Opportunities Directory.
- Win an array of prizes by submitting to the NEW SHOOTS ACTORS competition launching in 2019.
- Build your network by meeting directors, writers, producers and industry at SP Events.
Writer.
Recent activity from Writers on SP includes:
- SP writer/director Vika Evdokimenko was nominated for a 2018 BAFTA for her short film, Aamir.
- SP writer/director Rachel Tunnard released her debut feature Adult Life Skills, to great acclaim and won the Nora Ephron Prize at Tribeca Film Festival.
- SP writer/director Hope Dickson Leach released her debut feature The Levelling, winning the BFI IWC £50k bursary.
- SP writer/director Kat Wood won the Jameson First Shot competition, flying to LA to make her film with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Dana Brunetti.
Recent opportunities available to Writers on the SP site:
- Submit screenplays to Script Pitch to attract the attention of producers, directors and collaborators, and see your ideas realised.
- Share ideas, techniques and insight on our Ask & Discuss forums, and receive tailored daily updates in your inbox.
- Submit a short film to SP’s NEW SHOOTS competition for a chance to win £1,000 in film funding, industry mentorship from top figures such as BFI Network, Random Acts, Simon Chinn, Ian Bonchôte, Paul Webster and prizes including the iconic Zoom H4n Pro, Rode VideoMics Pro+, shotgun mics from Sennheiser and of course Final Draft.
Director.
Recent activity from Directors on SP includes:
- SP Member Paul Taylor has been nominated for Best British Short Film at the 2019 BAFTA’s for his film, The Blue Door
- 127 members screened films at London Short Film Festival 2019.
- 10 members had work screening at Sundance Film Festival 2019.
- 5 SP Filmmakers were named as part of Screen's Stars of Tomorrow 2018.
- SP director Benjamin Cleary won the Best Live Action Short at the Oscars for his film Stutterer.
- SP directors James Spinney and Peter Middleton debut documentary feature Notes on Blindness, achieved multiple BAFTA nominations and BIFA wins.
Recent opportunities available to Directors on the SP site:
- 60 members were recommended to Kickstarter for bespoke crowdfunding support in 2018.
- Access active Director opportunities, funds and competitions in the SP’s Opportunities Directory.
- Submit a short film to SP’s NEW SHOOTS competition for a chance to win £1,000 in film funding, industry mentorship from top figures such as BFI Network, Random Acts, Simon Chinn, Ian Bonchôte, Paul Webster and prizes including the iconic Zoom H4n Pro, Rode VideoMics Pro+, shotgun mics from Sennheiser and of course Final Draft.
- Launch a project through our Kickstarter partnership, and receive support and promotion to crowdfund your film more effectively.
Crew.
Recent activity from Crew from across the disciplines on SP includes:
- Ali Farahani was the DOP on the 2018 Oscar-winning short The Silent Child.
- 5 SP Filmmakers were named as part of Screen's Stars of Tomorrow 2018
- 127 members screened films at London Short Film Festival 2019, 53 at BFI London Film Festival 2018 and 75 at Encounters Film Festival 2018
- 15 members received BIFA nominations for the 2018 awards.
- 9 members were selected for Creative England’s iFeatures scheme
- Anna Griffin was awarded the Simon Relph Memorial Bursary of £20k.
- SP Member Chris Lawrence, VFX Supervisor on Gravity, won the VFX Oscar and BAFTA for the work of him and his team.
Recent opportunities available to Crew on the SP site:
- 60 members were recommended to Kickstarter for bespoke crowdfunding support in 2018.
- 250 roles are posted weekly to SP Production from independent filmmakers looking for editors, composers, camera crew, gaffers, production designers, makeup artists, and all types of below the line crew.
- Access active Crew opportunities, funds and competitions in SP’s Opportunities Directory.
- Submit a short film to SP’s NEW SHOOTS competition for a chance to win £1,000 in film funding, industry mentorship from top figures such as BFI Network, Random Acts, Simon Chinn, Ian Bonchôte, Paul Webster and prizes including the iconic Zoom H4n Pro, Rode VideoMics Pro+, shotgun mics from Sennheiser and of course Final Draft.
- Build your network by meeting directors, writers, producers and industry at SP Events.
Industry.
Recent filmmaking activity of note on SP includes:
- 250 roles are posted weekly to SP Production from independent filmmakers looking for cast, crew and collaborators across the spectrum of independent film.
- Film organisations and independent businesses join SP as Company Members, to connect with filmmakers and let the community know about their activities.
- 127 members screened films at London Short Film Festival 2019.
- 10 members had work screening at Sundance Film Festival 2019.
- 75 members screened work at Encounters Film Festival 2018.
- 53 members screened features and shorts at BFI London Film Festival 2018
Recent opportunities available to industry members and organisations on the SP site:
- Access active opportunities, funds and competitions in SP’s Opportunities Directory.
- Share ideas, techniques and insight on our Ask & Discuss forums, and receive tailored daily updates in your inbox.
- Build your network by meeting directors, writers, producers and industry at SP Events.