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Original Post from Martin-Christopher Bode
Most recent response from DAVID CAREY
Writer/Feature Script/Collaboration

Hi I am a director and currently looking for a feature film script and a passionate writer to collaborate with. I am looking for a story that tells me something about our human co…

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

Dear Martin

I think one of my scripts might fit the bill. It certainly concentrates on the human condition and I'm told it's a great story. However, rather than being 'hip' 'mode…

Original Post from Mark Owen
Most recent response from Stephanie Burke
Can anyone translate English into Puerto Rican Spanish?

Hi guys.

Wondering if anyone can help please.

I have some line of dialogue in English that need to be translated into Puerto Rican Spanish, not normal Spanish.

The characters a…

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

Hi,

I can help I know a few Puerto rican Spanish women that can do this send me an email stepheyb@icloud.com.

I look forward to hearing from you soon

Stephanie

Original Post from Will Jones
Seeking feedback on production company website & latest short film

Hi everyone,

I'm one half of the team behind Inkwell Productions, and we've recently rebuilt our website. Please feel free to check it out here: https://www.inkwellproductions.co…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Julia Warren
Most recent response from Tanmoye Khan
Seeking camera crew ideally two cameras for one day shoot

This is part of the Making Films Group November challenge (https://m.facebook.com/groups/118977802115701)if interested, do have a look at the FB link first- this is a zero budget …

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

hi Julia, perhaps this is too late but please get in touch as i would be keen to collaborate. check out my reel in the link below

www.tanmoyekhan.com

Original Post from Mark Tully
Most recent response from Michael Stewart
Recommend a PC for video editing in Premier Pro CC

Hi,

I'm looking to get a PC for video editing in Premier Pro CC. I was doing some research around Cyber Monday but got a little confused with all the options.

It seems to come …

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

At UCL's Open City Docs School we recently bought for our VR work these pcs and they will last a good while... - more powerful than you need but with durability built in:

Y1B39AV…

Original Post from imran naushad
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Looking for London based runner

Hi everyone,

As my colleague dropped out I am seeking a London based runner (ideally near Marylebone) to help with filming an interview with a psychologist for a self-funded docu…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Imran,

For future reference, if you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part …

Original Post from Nidal Faris
Most recent response from jane foster
Writers/Directors - Collaboration

I'm seeking writer/directors to collaborate with in an auteur creative style. Has anyone done this or is interested in doing this? Looking for writer/directors with some experienc…

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

@Nasser Faris hi Nasser, I fit what you’re asking for...def an auteur! please do take a look at my site www.23-films.com or message me. Lovely body of work you’ve achieved best w…

Original Post from simon Matthews
Spec ads! Do they work?

Hi Shooters

Hope you are well. Was wondering if anyone had any advice on the pros and cons of spec adverts?

Had a few meetings with production companies about filming commercia…

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

@Caroline Bottomley
Much appreciated

Original Post from Ray Brady
Super mega discount for the best intensive filmmaking coarse in the the UK till midnight 26/11/18

Please accept my sincerest apologies for anyone reading this tomorrow morning but just spotted this amazing offer from Chris Jones. "I personally cannot recommend this offer highl…

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

Hi Mark, really excellent news and you're very welcome indeed. I'm so very pleased that someone was able to take advantage of the offer, a really incredible discount, thank you fo…

Original Post from Julia Warren
Looking for 4 - 5 male actors, London-based,for 1920s comi-gothic short film

Hi, this is a one-day shoot (5 December), made via the Making Films Group https://m.facebook.com/groups/118977802115701) Mid CU & profile shots & credits. No dialogue, but…

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

Hi Everyone & thanks for the update, will do!

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from PHIL WEST
Distribution vs self-distribution

I have written a novel. I don't have a publisher yet, but I won't self-publish.

I tried Self-distribution with Vimeo on two films. We had a shoestring budget, which meant either…

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

@vasco de sousa You can always buy more lottery tickets to improve your chances, no matter how slim. I think you may have took the word 'lottery' too literal when we mean odds an…

Original Post from Mark Renshaw
Short Film: The Dollmaker - Now Online

A short film I helped produce has just finished a successful year on the film festival circuit. It is now available online. If you like your horror psychological with emotional im…

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

Thanks Ray, that's really nice of you to say and high praise indeed.

Original Post from Adrian Williams
Can anyone recommend a good tax accountancy company/accountant, particularly for setting up a limit…

I've been talking to one company with regards to establishing a limited company but their response rate is so slow and unreliable that I'm looking to go elsewhere. I handle my own…

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

Many thanks Helen, will have a look!

Original Post from Simon Henry
new representation needed

When a major production company has to contact me directly as they've received no reply from my agent, I think its time to look for new representation.
I have a feature film scrip…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Jehan Bokhari
Any producers or writers of Japanese heritage here?

Hi everyone,

I would love to meet with a producer or writer of Japanese heritage to talk about a feature film script I'm developing with lead Japanese roles. I'm based in London …

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Kanchi Wichmann
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Screenwriter looking for co-writer for queer/female orientated comedy/drama feature scripts

Hi fellow writers! I'm looking for a co-writer for long or short term collaboration,

I'm an English writer/ director based in Berlin, writing films mostly in English that are se…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Kanchi,

Thanks for posting in (I'm familiar with your work - still need to see Mixed Messages!).

Just to give you a heads up, if you’re looking for people to collaborate wit…

Original Post from Graham Atkins-Hughes
Most recent response from Nathan Hannawin
Let me know what you think

Hi Shooters,

I have just made my 1st short live on Vimeo after a successful festival circuit run, I would love to hear your thoughts, you can watch it via my profile or follow th…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Graham,

Story wise not so much my cup of tea but it's really well made, paced and produced. I can see it doing well, well done for a first short.

Original Post from Mohammed Azhar
Are there any US Literary Agents who would consider scripts from writers based in the UK?

Hi

Can anyone help with this:

Are there any US Literary Agents would would consider unsolicited film scripts from writers resident in the UK?

I have written a number of film s…

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

Thank you guys. Its been insightful.

Can I pick your brains further - Is there any way you can get a manager without having to fly to LA or New York and knocking doors there?

Mo

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Cheap DCP service offered (2K or 4K)

I've rented a DCP plugin for a month. Needed it to produce a 4K DCP for a screening at a Curzon cinema. If you need a 2K or 4K DCP (Digital Cinema Package), and you can supply you…

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

Cheers, Nathan.

The Curzon did specify I had to deliver a DCP, but, yes, most projectors can take different formats, I know. And The Curzon's drive formatting requirements will b…

Original Post from Tom Loan
Looking for domestic interior location that is either derelict, or about to be re-decorated (1-day …

We're looking for a domestic property for a 1-day shoot that is about to be redecorated/remodelled. The ideal situation would be a property in which a wall will be removed/destroy…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from Keith Chopping
What are actors paying for headshots these days?

What are actors paying for headshots these days? I don't mean the emotional toll it takes on them to bare their soul to the camera. I mean how much money do they typically part w…

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

Cheapest deal I had was for £ 125 . My experience is that those who charge highest are usually disappointing .

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Film professionals invited to premiere screening this Sunday.

This Sunday evening (25th), at the Curzon in Bloomsbury, there will be private premiere screenings of my well-received short film, titled INDWELLER. The film's run time is twenty-…

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

Thanks Jane. I'll upload the finished version in the next few days and send you the link.

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Harjinder Grewal
Expenses only job posts

I've not got a problem with expenses only job listings. I get it. Filmmaking is expensive. I've had lots of people work for no pay on my no-budget projects and I've done lots of f…

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

Depends on what the role is... For a director, producer or editor for example the amount of work/time required on a short film is not the same as it is for a runner, soundie or ma…

Original Post from Matthew Batte
Most recent response from Nathan Hannawin
Casting Call Pro.... worth it!?

Good day to you all,

I know this has been mentioned many times on Shooting People but I just wanted to get some feedback on CCP.

I am considering paying the ridiculous annual s…

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

Do we need to bring up 5 year old posts? It's not called CCP anymore and hasn't been for a while.

Original Post from Deanna Turnbull
Most recent response from CHRISTOPHER MAUDSLEY
Recommendations: North of England-based Filmmaking Masters courses? (not NFS)

A friend was applying to the NFS Filmmaking Masters degree but it has been cancelled for the next year.

Can anyone recommend or suggest any others? Preferably in the North of En…

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

Uni of York TFTV dept have amazing facilities and MA courses in production & post production.