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Original Post from Wing Laam Wong
I would like to start my editor career

hello, I am Esther, a current film production student looking for some experience to start off my freelance editor job. I am looking for any kind of short videos, social media pos…

11 months ago
Original Post from Zayd Choudhry
How are you really?

I'm producing a short called "One in Five" - it is a narrative story about a young man struggling with his mental health, and is inspired by true events. The film is based on the …

11 months ago
Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Actress looking for work and to add more footage to my show reel material.

Hi there!
I'm Sonia I'm 43 and mixed race half French and half Chinese. I did lots of am dram theatre as a teenager and in my early 20s did a one year drama school course ( with …

3 responses, most recent 11 months ago.

Hello?????

Original Post from Kenneth William
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Tuesday event

Hi everyone,

Is anyone attending to the event on Tuesday? I aim to connect and collaborate with people about some idea proposals.

Hope to see you soon
Kind regards
Kenneth

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Thanks to all who joined us on the night - it was a brilliant, high energy evening.
We were so pleased so many people made connections too.

And a massive thankyou to Isra/Tap…

Original Post from nathalie reiner
Most recent response from Sergio Mendes
looking for volunteers

We are currently working on a documentary about the Scottish orcas and the devastating impact of highly toxic man-made chemicals in their waters.
We are looking for volunteers wh…

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Nathalie, I would be interested in collaborating for the project, my contact details are on my profile, let me know. Thanks.

Original Post from Thomas Michaelson
LOCATION NEEDED

Hello gang, I'm looking for a free location for an upcoming, no budget micro-short shoot. I need somewhere that resembles or is an old people's/nursing home room. Shoot will be in…

11 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
DYCP - Moving Image Art...?

Hi all,

The Art Council's DYCP grant is open again. I'd like to apply for funding as a moving image artist. Has anyone got any experience with this application? Any tips would …

11 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Kenneth William
Most recent response from Walter Miclo
Film Festivals

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share some exciting news about a short film I created with my team last year. In December, we hosted a self-made premiere for friends and family, which…

5 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Film Festival Suggestions:

UK: Beeston England FF

US: Queens World
Cleveland International
Urbanworld Film Festival --- they specifically want films…

Original Post from J BR
Most recent response from jak haddock
Musical Theatre Films

Looking to connect with writers, composers, producers who are working on, or contemplating working on, film musicals. Just want to see what's out there, how much, if any, work is …

4 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

I have a comedy and also a skateboarding update of Othello that I think could work as a musical. I havent written any music for it however.
You are welcome to add the music etc…

Original Post from Valon JAKUPAJ
Most recent response from James McCann
Tax Rebate 30% when filming in Kosovo, plus fantastic shooting locations

Exciting Opportunity for Filmmakers: Kosovo Launches 30% Rebate for the Film Industry!

Kosovo is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative to support and attract filmmakers…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Valon,
I've messaged you, please check your messages.
Thanks,
James

Original Post from Brid Fitzpatrick Films
Most recent response from SP Team
Cannes Film Festival

Hi, I would like to know if SP does a meet up re Cannes Film Festival offering pointers?

If so, I would like to know when and where it is held. I am planning to go in 2025.

1 response, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Brid,

Thanks for this! It is something SP might look to do in 2025, and it's great to know this will be helpful for you. Often, Shooters message into Ask & Discuss to find w…

Original Post from Ilya Fleet
Looking for a team to work on a fashion/bdsm documentary film combined with artistic visuals

Dear Filmmakers, Storytellers, and Visionaries,

My name is Ilya, and I am the director and founder of Fleetilya, a high-fashion brand that merges restraint and refinement. For …

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Thank you Kay
Please send me a link of your work to my WhatsApp
Kindly
Ilya

Original Post from Aaron Marc Cone
Help with making a short personnel documentary in Suffolk

I'm currently trying to document my health decline, surgery, rehabilitation and hopefully the completion of my first endurance cycle race late next year. I also plan to have face …

5 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Please do

Many thanks

Aaron

Original Post from Garry Jones
New to Unit Stills Photography

Hey,

So ive worked as a photographer for over ten years. I've worked in the music industry, sports and editorial.

Recently working more with actors from the West End its pe…

11 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Claire Matthews
Looking for art department/prop and/or graphics experience

Hi all! I’m a commercial graphic designer looking to transition into film and TV. I’d love to combine my professional skillset with my passion for hands-on creativity - I recently…

11 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Maddy Smith
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Assistant Producer Looking for experience

Hi all,
I'm looking to get more experience within Producing, and would love the opportunity to be an Assistant Producer on a scripted project! I'm based in London, and would lov…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi! Are you familiar with Movie Magic? I need a co-producer for several films I’m trying to get moving! At franz@imperialfilmproductions.com so will send my portfolio!

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Aurore Padenou
Seeking inexpensive weekend rehersal space in London

Dear Shooters,
We're looking for an inexpensive studio or rehersal space for the weekend of 23 & 24th November to give a free screen acting master class for 15-20 people approx …

12 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Maybe theatre Deli? https://www.theatredeli.co.uk/leadenhall-street-studio-booking

Original Post from Ewan Ronnie James coonerty
Scoring a film

Hello everybody,
I'm Ewan Ronnie-James

11 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Anthony Taylor
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…

12 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Ian,
Wonderful to hear from you! It sounds like we suffer from the same handicap! It also appears that we have similar projects, so it would be great if we could touch base vi…

Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from A.L. Nott
Documentary Narrative Tips?

3 seconds ago - Niki Jones

I've started compiling all my footage for a documentary I'm producing/directing on hunt sabbing.

I'm a bit torn in terms of narrative flow of whet…

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Niki,
My experience has taught me every editing project is unique and things tend to emerge and develop over time as you engage with the footage and themes. I agree with Giuli…

Original Post from Kim Mawson-Scott
Most recent response from Fatima Khan
LOCATIONS WANTED AROUND BEDFORDSHIRE

Looking for futuristic looking buildings inside and out (Doing my first feature film next year ) I am aware its an ambitious project (sci fi) and I am happy to pay a small fee. Bu…

1 response, most recent 12 months ago.

Hey Kim,

Hope you are keeping well. I can help you out with this. I'd be happy to help you secure a location for your feature film. Please email me at fatimakfilms25@gmail.com…

Original Post from Stefano Greco
Most recent response from Sherice Griffiths
Looking for a Film Maker or Film Director

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…

10 responses, most recent 12 months ago.

Hey Stefano,

I just came across your post. I have a 4 minute zombie film that was made for zero budget for a drama club. Would you be interested in creating an Emerson’s sound …

Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Editor looking for fiction shorts

Hi there, I'm a London-based editor with a ton of experience in documentary/commercial. I've edited several short and feature films - some that screened in prestigious festivals l…

1 year ago
Original Post from Nick Hilton
Is the TV industry rough right now?

Hi everyone. I'm a journalist who writes mainly about TV and the TV industry. I'm working on a feature at the moment about the state of the UK film and TV industry, and whether th…

1 year ago
Original Post from Claire Creswell
Portable projector

Which portable projector that connects by HDMI would Shooters recommend? EPson? And which portable screen?

1 year ago