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August at SP
Runners-Up of the New Shoots Actors Awards
The New Shoots Awards is an annual award programme from Shooting People that celebrates, supports and spotlights creatives working in film, both in front of and behind the camera. The runners-up of this year’s New Shoots Actors Awards are the fantastic performers: Elinor Coleman, Tiggy Bayley, and Jason Hall.
They will receive mentorship from Des Hamilton Casting (Jojo Rabbit, This is England, High Life), free Spotlight memberships, a cash prize, and more to support their careers as performers. The overall winner of the New Shoots Actors Awards will be announced later this year. If you’re casting a project this summer, make sure you look into these tremendously talented actors.
Seamless Filmmaking with ConnectPls: No More Connectivity Woes on Set
The New Shoots: Filmmakers Awards recently closed on the 10th of August (watch this space for updates on winners later this year) but we were thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with Connect Pls, who have come on board as partners for New Shoots. For both our winners and runners-up, there's something special in store: a 6-month ConnectPls "Plus" E-Sim package.
ConnectPls stands as the perfect partner for filmmakers, offering seamless global connectivity solutions that transcend borders. With reliable high-speed internet, hassle-free setup, and dedicated customer support, ConnectPls empowers filmmakers to stay connected, share their stories, and capture every creative moment.
They're offering SP members 35% off the first month with the code weloveshooting - because when you're shooting, your internet connection should be the last thing on your mind.
JOIN SP FOR 50% OFF
“Shooting People is an amazing resource. When I started I felt really alone - connecting with the SP audience was fantastic because there were other people just like me.”
- Orlando Von Einsiedel (Oscar-nominated Director, Virunga)
GO MEMBERS
- The Fringe! Queer Film Festival is your gateway to the best of authentic and diverse queerdo independent films. Let's give a round of applause to the three SP members lined up for September: make sure to catch Muntjac by Finn Darrell, Coming Out Autistic by Steven Fraser, and Lactasia by Val Phoenix.
- Shout-out to Exit6, nestled in Basingstoke, for curating an exceptional lineup of emerging shorts from around the globe. A hearty congratulations to the 14 members whose works are lighting up their jam-packed program.
- It's that time again – Encounters is back! A standing ovation for the 15 SP members whose films are gracing the screen. Your dedication and creativity truly shine through.
- Incredible news on the development front: three of our very own SP members have secured spots in the esteemed BFI Network Script Lab development programme. Keep your eyes peeled for updates from the talented Adam Palmer, Frank Tamburin, and Kate McCoid.
GO LOOK
- Stuck scrolling through movies …? Pick two movies you like and Movie Maths recommends a third to watch that blends them both ????
- Crikey, if ‘Oppenheimer’ wasn’t impressive enough already, it turns out Christopher Nolan cut a whopping 30 filming days to free up money for sets, leaving just 55 days to shoot the 3-hour epic ????hats off to the team juggling that schedule…
- “Is Vimeo still a good resource for indie filmmakers, or has it shifted to bigger players now?” Join the conversation on Ask and Discuss where SP members are debating Vimeo’s policy changes. “Gone from a fabulous site for indie filmmakers to a cr*p corporate dinosaur.”
GO GET
- Enter the Pitch | £60k | Deadline September 25th
- BBC Writers Room - Pilot | Deadline September 26th
- Screen Ireland and Film Fund Luxembourg Co-Development Fund | €120,000 total | Deadline October 2nd
To save you time, we spend hours and hours finding every film fund you could possibly apply to, and then we list them in our SP Funding Directory. A one stop shop of funds ????. It’s currently a goldmine of over 50 funds and you can follow the directory for weekly updates - good luck applying.
GO TO/SUBMIT
- Autumn Shiny Awards | Takes place 14th September at Tag Collective Arts Amsterdam
- Berlinale | Opens for Submissions in Mid-September
- The BFI London Film Festival | Takes place during 4th - 15th October
- The Foyle Film Festival | Late Submission Deadline: September 8th
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