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Hello everyone,

We are deep in production of an ambitious digitally rendered horror short that is sure to impress. The 3D models and animations are done by award-winning anima…

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'…

Apologies!!!! here is the link to the trailer for my feature film: Because We Are Too Many

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIGjIDvNmZs

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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…

Hi Ray,
I've sent you an email via your website.

Thanks,
James

I’m studying sound design for linear media and I’ll need to make a 5 minutes-full sound design for a movie or animation.
Is there any movie director that would allow me to play a…

Although a Canon R5 can shoot up to 8K, would an HD output actually be at a technically high enough specification for professional cinema distribution or TV broadcast?

(I've sh…

Thanks Henry, that's very helpful. Although they want 4k delivery and I prefer to shoot 4k and deliver in HD - I wonder if 4k delivery is the same standard for all broadcasters an…

Hi

I’m looking for a film watched from a New Shoots Filmmaker’s competition back in 2020 or 2021. I’ve been wanting to find it ever since.

Without dialogue, the film is set…

Hi Alwyne

Thanks for that. I have gone through all the listed films as suggested, and it was definitely around that time frame as I was going to enter the competition myself , …

Hello- I am Posting this as I have been writing for Years, I have several complete sreenplays. Short Films at http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I have a Promo Video and more inf…

I shoot mostly documentary and am looking to buy something lightweight but heavy-hitting - I was thinking the Nikon Z 6 III or the Z 8...

Key things for me are low-light capabi…

With regard to broadcast standard documentary aspirations. The differing engineering ergonomics of SLR and dedicated TV cameras can often dictate the style of aquisition, particul…

Hi everyone,

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

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Giggle Film Festival, a brand new short comedy film festival launching this November in London are offering shooters 50% submission fee waiver for all SP members. Use this code at…

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…

Hi Catherine,
Thanks a million for the link! I've just subscribed to their newsletter and will write to them shortly!
All the very best!
Tony

Hello everyone ! For 7 days only , my short film SOMN is available to watch through Eventbrite ! A horror short that I hope will unsettle you!
If you are so kind you can also d…

We are giving away 20 free tickets to a phenomenal Masterclass today with leading futurist David Smith on the future of social justice films. Use the code SPFREE to claim your tic…

Is this an old thread reposted as a new ongoing ticket giveaway? The link seems broken and says the event is not available anymore. Thanks.

Hello- I have Original Screenplays and I have directed short films, I am looking to Collaborate with a Producer on a Micro-Budget Feature. I would need the Producer to help regard…

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…

Alex Gwyn Davies is also a very talented 3D animator who I hugely highly recommend, he is @gwyn_alex_davies on instagram

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…

Hi Don, good to hear from you again. Agreed re USA companies being difficult to deal with, any distribution contracts I have been offered are always at least ten pages longer than…

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 …

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 …

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

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…

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

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 …

*I am based between the UK and Italy.

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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 .

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…

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 …

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…

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

Barry

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

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…