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Original Post from Ray Brady
FREE OR HUGELY DISCOUNTED FILM FEST SUBMISSION LIST 2

Free or hugely discounted Film Festival List 2
Dear Moderator, please make the "go to bottom" link work on these list as it hasn't previously worked on either my Mac or PC and th…

749 responses, most recent 2 hours ago.

European Short Awards
6th year discount code 90% Off Code: ESA90
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Original Post from Eve Leonard
Looking for a Producer to collaborate with on feature film!

With my debut feature film : Because We Are Too Many, doing well on the festival circuit and due to be released soon. I would like to begin pitching my next project, entitled: 79'…

6 responses, most recent 4 hours ago.

Hi Julia,

Of course I would highly recommend him. Hi name is Kieran Colquhoun,

Good luck with your production !:)

Original Post from Anthony Taylor
Most recent response from Catherine Williams
Disabled people in the film industry

Hi fellow shooters! As a disabled writer in the industry, I have been encouraged by the success of the Paris Paralympics, but would like to know how many disabled members there ar…

9 responses, most recent 1 day, 2 hours ago.

Hi Tony - I've heard great things about DANC https://triplec.org.uk/danc/ - they will be a useful resource for networking, I think - good luck, catherine

Original Post from Len evans
my feature actors

Would the actors that have responded to
my ad for t
my feature film "Good Turn" please
send me your details ie tel number and
email address otherwise i will not be able
to …

1 day, 18 hours ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
looking for volunteer assistant

Hi there
We are looking for funding for a wildlife documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
I'm looking for a volunteer assistant to help me with few tasks.
Feel free …

2 responses, most recent 2 days, 20 hours ago.

Hi Euan
Thank you for your message.
barbara111875@yahoo.co.uk
If you drop me a line I will get back to you.
Cheers
Nathalie

Original Post from Ray Brady
FilmHub terrible release of our film in the USA

In response to a glowing post earlier post re the DVD artwork generated by FilmHub for their USA release on the Film and TV Distribution by Filmhub group on Facebook, sadly we (th…

5 responses, most recent 3 days, 3 hours ago.

Hi Bob,
Many thanks for that, I'm pretty sure we met several years ago at a Chris Jones event in Ealing. At the end of Jan this year I looked at our YouTube account and realised …

Original Post from SP Team
Most recent response from Faith Martin Abongo
The New Shoots Actors Awards 2024

Hi Shooters,

Stay tuned to this thread for the latest updates on the New Shoots Actors Awards 2024 and to learn more about this year's brilliant performers.

Find out more ab…

13 responses, most recent 3 days, 4 hours ago.

Thanks for shortlisting me! Loving SP and everything you do! Really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting to know the SP team!

Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Looking for specialists for horror animation short

Hello everyone , is anyone here quite knowledgable or can point me to the right direction for animators and VFX specialists ? I am in the concept phase of a horror short best summ…

3 days, 20 hours ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Calling producers

Hi Shooters!

I am a writer and director who also produced his first two shorts.
I'd love to get in touch with pure producers, especially if you're already working in films in …

1 response, most recent 6 days, 14 hours ago.

*I am based between the UK and Italy.

Original Post from George Wright
Funding

I assume there are other people here who *didn't* get BFI Network Short Film Funding... Congratulations if you did!

Got any tips on other funds to apply to?

Or has anyone he…

4 responses, most recent 1 week ago.

Sorry for the slow reply and thank you for all of your thoughts! It's an uphill journey, but I'm going to carry on trying. Have found the funding directory on Shooting People to b…

Original Post from Ed Willey
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
A couple of our recent 48hr films

Over the past few months we’ve made not one, but TWO short film in less than 48 hours.

I love doing these competitions cos it can really force you out of your comfort zone and …

8 responses, most recent 1 week ago.

Hi Ed.
That's fantastic and no small feat in such limited time. Sorry, I'm only just reading yours (and other posts) now as I missed out on a number of SP bulletins when getting…

Original Post from Ewan Ronnie James coonerty
Scoring a film

Hi, I'm Ewan Ronnie-James .
I'm looking to score some sort of film .
I'm looking to build up my portfolio, so I'm happy to provide my service for free .

1 week ago
Original Post from Henry Lyon
Most recent response from Aolus Orb
Looking for a producing partner

Hi, my name is Henry.

I'm an actor/writer and aspiring filmmaker based in North London.

Acting is a tough gig, but I'm not here to write about that. These days everywhere y…

2 responses, most recent 1 week ago.

Hi Henry - I can totally relate to what you're saying, I'm in a similar boat (but without the acting ability). When I read your post, the first thing I thought was, shouldn't you …

Original Post from Barry Staff
Christopher Eccleston

Anyone know his agent for acting work?
(I see he's on Independent Talent's roster, but only as 'author'. )
But this query is specifically for casting a project.
Many thanks i…

3 responses, most recent 1 week ago.

Many, many thanks Alwyn, Jim.
Do let me know if there's anything I can for you.

Barry

Original Post from Ray Brady
Making money from YouTube

Looking to start a discussion by sharing some of our information from our personal experience from being a member of the YouTube creator program.

1 response, most recent 1 week, 1 day ago.

At the end of Jan this year I looked at our YouTube account and realised that after taking down most of our content, after YouTube announced their latest partner program advertisi…

Original Post from Danielle Maibaum
Most recent response from CK Goldiing
Experienced Photographer Looking for set experience

Hi!

I have come full circle. I starting out shooting on a couple of shorts a loooong time ago and now looking to shift from my 10 year career as a cinematic wedding/editorial/…

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

ha, I only realised how obnoxiously hilly that place is when I moved to somewhere more humane!

Original Post from Damon Simms
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Unsolicited scripts

Hi guys I have a couple of people willing to take a look at a script I’ve produced but it is unsolicited- the people who I’ve been invited to send it too are both very reputable. …

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

I think he meant “produced” means “written” not shot, and I read it as that, and “unsolicited” means he sent it but it hadn’t been requested. Many have done that. All writers ar…

Original Post from Fabrizio Evans
Unit Stills Photographer Looking to Connect

Hey everyone :)

I'm an experienced photographer and graphic designer who has just moved back to South Wales after 20 years in Australia. I'm looking to connect with fellow film…

1 week, 2 days ago
Original Post from Carson Friedland
Most recent response from Reuben Williams
Producer looking to collaborate

My name is Carson and I am a London based producer, looking to build my portfolio outside of work and would love to collaborate with writer/directors/all other filmmakers. Happy t…

15 responses, most recent 1 week, 6 days ago.

Hi Carson, I sent you an email, but not sure if it went to spam or not? Would love to chat. My email is reubenwilliams@gmx.com - if you're still looking to find collaborators plea…

Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Short Horror Film Screening

Hello everyone,

You are cordially invited to a screening of my horror short film SOMN. I've booked a lovely cinema in Shoreditch and it will be a fun evening of spooks and tal…

1 week, 6 days ago
Original Post from Vivek Nair
Most recent response from Shanay Cotton
Looking to work with actors to sharpen my directing skills

Hi fellow shooters!

I’m Vivek and I am a horror/suspense-thriller writer and filmmaker with 3 short films to my name & a few festival awards for scripts and shorts.

I am loo…

12 responses, most recent 2 weeks ago.

Hi Vivek,

Would love to collaborate. I’m an east-midlands/ London based actor.

Here is my spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/2853-1274-6331
As a fellow horror/thriller …

Original Post from DAVID LEWIS
For Sale

Link to some kit for sale Camera lighting kit see here Dedo & Arri can post or pick up and try welcome...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196556432655
and here
https://www.ebay.co.…

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Eddie Harrison
Composition, audio

Hi I'm Eddie. I'm an aspiring composer, sound designer and music producer.

I'm looking to build relationships/connections with film makers who are in need of a composer or who …

2 weeks, 1 day ago
Original Post from Haley M
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
short film script swap

Hi there,

I've got a short film script draft (only a few pages) that I'd love to get notes on. Please email me at maidenhaley@gmailo.com if you're interested in a script swap! …

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

Hi Hayley,

Depending on your short script draft being as short as you say it is, I'll be happy to have a quick read and feedback, Me, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker and r…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from James McCann
Media lawyer

I have a question, what to do if your cast or crew is involved in an online harassment and/or a smear campaign against you?

1 response, most recent 2 weeks, 4 days ago.

Hi Buppha,
Harassment of any kind is a matter for the police.
Can you provide more details? For instance, if you owe someone pay, and they have repeatedly asked you for th…

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