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Original Post from Lee Daniel
Director (not London) and Producer required

Hi there

I'm the writer of a short film (12 mins) that just needs to be made. It tackles dark themes - inspired by the tragedy of Sara Sharif and bystander communities. And co…

5 hours ago
Original Post from Richard Goss
FRIED (my award-winning indie series)

Hello all, I hope this is cool to post.

I'm excited to share my award-winning indie series; a nihilistic, psychological thriller with dark comedic elements - FRIED.

I wrot…

2 responses, most recent 8 hours ago.

Thanks Jonathan, appreciate the support and hope you enjoy!

Original Post from Jim Read
FOR SALE: Peli Cases & Tripod

Hi Shooters,

Red Mullet Productions got in touch to tell us they’ve got a bunch of used Peli Cases and a Manfrotto tripod for sale in great condition. Get in touch with them di…

1 day, 6 hours ago
Original Post from Freya Wilkinson
Most recent response from davina brown
How/Where Do You Find a Producer for a Short Film?

I’m currently looking for a producer to come on board for a short film I’m developing and was wondering—what’s the best way to go about it?

For those who have been through this…

3 responses, most recent 1 day, 7 hours ago.

You can post right here on SP. You can also join a bunch of crew groups on FB and post there. I'm guessing it's unpaid, so you will need to say this upfront.

I would suggest y…

Original Post from Helene Angell
Most recent response from Richard Goss
Seeking Filmmakers & Creative Minds

Hey, my name is Helene and I’m a 25 year old actor and writer looking to connect with other creatives & filmmakers. I’m based in London, I studied Acting For Stage & Screen at Reg…

9 responses, most recent 1 day, 7 hours ago.

Hi Helene,

I'm a London based actor & filmmaker, always open to chatting about collaborations. Please feel free to contact me here or on richardgossactor@outlook.com

Cheers!…

Original Post from James McCann
Sitcom we wrote, shot, edited

Hi Shooters,
These are the two clips from the sitcom Telford's that we write, shot, edited etc, for pretty much zero money.

We're actively looking for people who are just…

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

Hello :)
Hope all is going well?
James

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Looking for Found Footage scripts

Hi I'm also looking to produce a found footage horror feature to be shot in 3D. This is ultra low budget so if you have any scripts that fall into this please do send me either a…

1 day, 13 hours ago
Original Post from Miren Patel
Most recent response from Richard Goss
Looking for a voice/accent coach

Hi, I'm seeking someone to coach me for an NYC accent. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks :)

2 responses, most recent 2 days, 1 hour ago.

Highly recommend Rebecca Gausnell, I've recently worked with her for a project.

Original Post from Amanda J Fleming
Looking to gain experience in different areas of Directing

I am a short filmmaker and freelance theatre director, I am looking to gain experience as a director in these other fields,
Commercials, corporate, radio plays and documentary

2 days, 5 hours ago
Original Post from Lily McC
Looking for film making experience.

Hi, my name’s Lily. I would like to learn more about film making from being on set, and make some connections in a new industry. If anyone is looking for a spare pair of hands for…

2 days, 9 hours ago
Original Post from Ryames Chan
Most recent response from Annlin Chao
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…

8 responses, most recent 2 days, 12 hours ago.

Hi Ryames:
How's your search? I know Garden Cinema accept independent film hires and the staff there are super friendly. I hope it helps.
I'm a Taiwanese filmmaker based in Lond…

Original Post from T X
First time writing, Directing, Producing (Trailer first look)

Hi,
We're three guys over forty who decide to take life into our own hands.
We've Written, Directed, Filmed and Produced a comedy pilot... with no money.

We've just loaded …

2 responses, most recent 3 days, 23 hours ago.

Thanks Kathi, keep in touch with the channel for any future developments as our first drama script was purchased by an audio company and due for release this April and we have two…

Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
`It All Starts with a Request on Shooting People

[Note to Moderator: Should have clicked on General Film Chat, but I might have actually clicked on more than one category.]
“It all starts with the story,” is a myth promulgated …

2 responses, most recent 5 days, 7 hours ago.

[Smiley Face][Thumbs Up] emojis.

Original Post from Sumit Malhotra
Most recent response from Rebecca Manley
Colourist Collaboration

I’m Sumit, a Junior Colourist who’s worked on Kensuke’s Kingdom, Flux Gourmet, Boiling Point and Polite Society.

Always keen to connect with filmmakers and collaborate on new p…

1 response, most recent 5 days, 9 hours ago.

Hi Sumit,
That's a great list of credits. I especially like the oversaturated use of colour in polite society. I am a writer director and always looking for talented colourists …

Original Post from Fred W
Most recent response from Daniel Shehata
Looking for writers and producers

Hi,
I am a filmmaker who have directed a few films and have recently finished a successful horror short (successful from the reactions it has received, it will now enter festival…

2 responses, most recent 6 days, 10 hours ago.

Hi!
I do have an MA in the bag and my film "The Nautilus Mutiny" cracked many festivals and got some good press.
I'm always looking to connect with other UK filmmakers and I'd l…

Original Post from SP Team
Most recent response from Jim Read
Discounts for Shooting People Members

Hi everyone,

Here is an updated list of discounts on filmmaking tools, training, and software:

MUBI
90 days free on Mubi
https://mubi.com/en/promos/shootingpeople#21

SP…

2 responses, most recent 6 days, 12 hours ago.

Shared in:

Flatpack Festival (Birmingham) is calling for submissions for their young filmmaker strand SHORT & SUITE: https://filmfreeway.com/ShortandSuite
Filmmakers must be …

Original Post from Phoebe Cleghorn
Most recent response from Charly Faye
Free newsletter - inspiration, events + opportunities

Hey shooters,

I'd be very grateful if you could subscribe to The Gallerist - my fortnightly newsletter of inspiration, events and opportunities for people working and/or inter…

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

Sounds like a great Newsletter, Phoebe! Can’t wait to take a read

Original Post from Linda M James
SEEKING TALENTED CREATIVES

I would like to meet fellow creatives on 27th in Covent Garden to discuss a short film I’ve written and am directing in the autumn. It’s based on a true story and it’s called ‘To…

1 week, 4 days ago
Original Post from Aaisha Zaid
Job opportunities

Hi everyone, my name is Aaisha and I am a junior producer and editor. I was wondering is it just me that the job market especially in film and TV are going extremely slow. That th…

1 week, 5 days ago
Original Post from PHIL WEST
Looking for Comedy Sketches

Hey, I'm looking for comedy sketch scripts that I can shoot for an anthology film, kind of like The Kentucky Fried Movie, or, Amazon Women On The Moon...

I'm making this out of…

2 responses, most recent 1 week, 5 days ago.

Hey Tony, thanks for your message. I don't really have a max duration right now, I'd like a mix of short skits with some longer ones but maybe not to go longer than 7 minutes. I…

Original Post from Luis Murrighile
Most recent response from Richard Harrison
Starting a documentary production company

Hello everyone,
I'm a videographer/editor based in London. All my life I've filmed and edited very different videos and documentaries. From wedding videos to documentaries on soci…

4 responses, most recent 1 week, 5 days ago.

Hi Luis,

I must have made about 80+ television documentaries over a 20 year period until I was sick of them. There is of course a new, very highly glossy product on Netflix and…

Original Post from Keith Symons
Hey folks, I'm new to the platform and looking for unit stills and behind the scenes photographic w…

Hey there, I'm Keith, I'm a designer and photographer. I'm looking to diversify my portfolio and I'd love to collaborate on a project to get some unit stills and behind the scenes…

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Shona Charlton
Do you have a feature seeking distribution?

Do you have a Feature (docu or narrative) looking for distribution
or
are you looking to hold a cast/crew screening?

We have a screening booked at Vue Leicester Sq in Februa…

2 weeks, 2 days ago
Original Post from Phoebe Cleghorn
What would you find useful in a free newsletter?

Hey shooters, the first edition of #TheGallerist - a free newsletter for people working and/or interested in the arts, with inspiration, events and opportunities is now live!

2 weeks, 2 days ago
Original Post from Mark Wiggins
New 2025 Cinematography Showreel

Just thought I’d share my new 2025 Cinematography Showreel with the good people of Shooting People because why not.

1 response, most recent 2 weeks, 3 days ago.

Mark Wiggins Cinematography Reel 2025
https://youtu.be/_Tx4mMXQq_c

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