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Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Any Producers Looking For Feature Projects?

Hi!
I'm a Yorkshire based writer and director looking for a producer who'd be interested in working with me on bringing a feature (or two!) to life.
I've recently completed a sho…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Gregory, you may find the best way to find collaborators is by posting the opportunities into Production > Get People. This way you can dd more details about the films and a…

Original Post from Makon Bessala
Looking to gaining experience shadowing directors any advice?

Hey All,

I'm looking to gain more experience from directors on set and would love to shadow a drama director for a couple of weeks. I wondered if anyone has done this before and …

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thank you Nicholas for your helpful comments I really appreciate it! Makon

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Radio 4 series about film crew jobs

I haven't listened myself, but SP members might like to be aware of a R4 series discussing film crew duties.

Five episodes are currently available online.

Quirke's Cast and Crew…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks for sharing, Alwyne.

Original Post from Robert O'Neil
Most recent response from Jamie Kennerley
anyone have any experience or knowledge of the National Youth FIim Academy?

would like to hear from people who have good information or first hand experience

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Robert,

I worked as a tutor on one of their Easter courses maybe 5 years ago. If you'd like more info please contact me directly via the message system?

Cheers,

Jamie

Original Post from Amanda Fleming
press help :)

As you know this is the first season of our new international horror short film festival, and we are looking for anyone in the press, bloggers, vloggers, twitterati, online theatr…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Most recent response from Glyn Carter
Script coverage

I am looking for script coverage for a six part drama screenplay series I've written and revised.

The aim would be for that coverage to confirm additional next stage revisions o…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Ricardo - I'd be happy to help - can you email more detals to glyn@storiesintolight.co.uk?
regards, Glyn

Original Post from Tim Bourque
Most recent response from P P
What to put on a website for an editor?

One of the many things on my "to do list" is to finally get a website done. But other than putting a showreel up, I don't know what other things should go on a website for a freel…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Try to build the website like you would edit a story. Try to guide the user through the content and not to distract him from too many features. I think this is the main advice I c…

Original Post from Jon Dean
Not receiving newsletters

Not receiving newsletters and no response from SP?

6 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Helen,

I unchecked and rechecked last night and received a newsletter this morning so looks like things are back to normal.

Thanks for looking into this for me.

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How much is a fair rate for a colourist?

I'm in the process of budgeting a 45" spec commercial. How much would a fair daily rate be for a colourist?
Please consider I'm not providing kit, the job is supposed to be done i…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

You can easily pay North of £400/day for a colourist plus suite hire. I would suggest going down to your favourite facility and getting them to quote for wet hire which might be …

Original Post from Helen Jack
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for Collaborators? This is the Most Effective Way of Connecting with Other Shooters

Hey Shooters,

We’ve noticed recently a number of posts into the Ask and Discuss forums from people looking for collaborators or scripts. This is all BRILLIANT. And exactly what w…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Belt and braces! The community discuss and ask sections can also be used to direct interested parties to the additional and more detailed Production pages.

There's more to the r…

Original Post from Nat Nollid
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Where best to crowd fund for making a film or a short?

Hi, can shooters advise on where best to crowd fund given the many platforms on the net? We are looking to crowd fund a few of our projects. They range from sci-fi, to comedy, to …

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi John, that's a great idea that we'll definitely look into. Thanks, Molly

Original Post from Thomas Campbell
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
White Elephant Film Festival

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know about this Film Festival I am involved with...

It gives us great pleasure to welcome the inaugural White Elephant Film Festival, …

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Thomas,

This sounds great. I'd recommend adding the festival to the 'Events' section of SP, that way it will be in the calendar and we can post it into the Bulletins. https://…

Original Post from Helen Jack
Most recent response from AndBut Films
Looking for Collaborators? This is the Most Effective Way of Connecting with Other Shooters

Hey Shooters,

We’ve noticed recently a number of posts into the Ask and Discuss forums from people looking for collaborators or scripts. This is all BRILLIANT. And exactly what w…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

On the contrary, some paying customers of Shooting People appreciate the open-ended requests for collaboration and offers of collaboration that people freely post in Ask and Discu…

Original Post from Christian James Woods
Most recent response from Dean Owen-Sims
Has Anyone Done A Course On Film Financing & Raising Funds?

Hi Good Shooting People,

I am wanting to learn more about film financing as I am looking to secure finances for some film projects.

Has anyone got any knowledge of good courses …

20 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Christian, I would recommend the Raindance online courses - the producers series is good value, moneyball for film, Simon Hunters courses are very very real and hands on...
Th…

Original Post from Amanda Fleming
new short film horror festival

Welcome to deprofundis we have a new horror film festival, we accept horror films up to 30 mins long, inc international, submit if you have anything here is the new link for our…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

great thank you Helen, just posted x

Original Post from Sue Carpenter
Best external hard drive for video editing

I’ve been editing off my regular storage drives which can be really slow. I need to get an 8TB fast system for editing a feature doc. Is it G Raid ? Are there particular specs I…

17 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks all for advice and info. My iMac has Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3. It's a Retina 4K, late 2015 iMac currently running on OS High Sierra V 10.13.6; processor 3.1GHz ICi5 . 16GB m…

Original Post from Mark Owen
Acting course FOR directors?

Hi guys.

I write and direct primarily, but I’m interested in going on an actor’s course (in some capacity) to further my relationship and understanding of actors.

Can anyone re…

11 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Jack. I'm over 30. Not sure if you can recommend anything in the London area too? Best, Mark

Original Post from Elliott Maguire
The No-Budget Filmmaker blog!

Hello Shooters!

I've recently started a blog where I can share mine and other filmmakers experiences/horror stories, in order to educate/inspire/warn new and aspiring filmmakers.…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Lubos Jurik
Sound Recording Showreel

Hello Everyone,

I would like your advice on my showreel for sound recording, if you could spare some time to ha a look at it and tell me your thoughts that would be much apprecia…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Jason Sultana
Most recent response from Helen Jack
TV/FILM Runner Opportunities

Hey Guys! I see a lot of productions currently being cast for various roles.

Does anyone have any need for an extra paid of hands to work as a Runner/Production Assistant?

I hav…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Jason,

Incase you've not had a look already, keep an eye on the Production pages for any work that might suit you - https://shootingpeople.org/production/work.

Best of luck w…

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Raquel Cipriano
Microbudget FEATURE SCRIPT WANTED

Hi

I posted on here a couple of months ago for a short film script and had some amazing responses.

I’ve realized that what I really want to make is a super microbudget feature…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hello Miro,
Are you still searching for it?

Best,
Raquel Cipriano

Original Post from Jason Sultana
Runner Opportunities in London

Hey Guys! I see a lot of productions currently being cast for various roles.

Does anyone have any need for an extra paid of hands to work as a Runner/Production Assistant?

I hav…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Richard Woodburn
Most recent response from Edward Learman
Looking for a short script

Looking for a short script which I can get my DP/Cinematography chops into. I’ve recently updated my editing suite and camera so it needs a new project to fire it all up. London b…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi, please find a link to my blog where you can download some of my short scripts https://neofolkpunk.com/2016/08/01/the-halo-effect-a-short-film-script/

Original Post from Thomas Campbell
Most recent response from Ray Brady
3-day/week rental?

Hi all,

So we’re currently putting together a budget for a feature to be filmed within the UK. One of our LA based producers has raised the question regarding equipment rentals.

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Thirded. A four-day hire charge to cover a weeks hire is pretty standard. For longer shoots, you can negotiate even better deals quite easily. When getting quotes, be straight up …

Original Post from Hicham Bensassi
Music composer

Do you require a music composer for your film?

I have a decade of experience in the creating music, including Universal Music, BBC, Ubisoft Warner and many independent record la…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

Hi there Paul

Good to hear from you,

Not sure why but for some reason I am unable to message you directly on your shooting people profile,
Would it be possible to send me a di…

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