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Original Post from Ray Brady
What are the most prestigious feature film script festivals and development websites please?

What are the most prestigious film script festivals and what are the best script writing development websites please that can and have lead to any of the following: budgeted films…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Can anyone recommend Coverfly, any thoughts please pros and cons?

Described as "the largest database of emerging talented screenwriter", seems to me that Coverfly has numerous script writing competitions that you pay to submit to, winning accola…

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

Many thanks one and all for your points and for taking the time to objectively answer my question, excellent Shooting People team effort, your combined deductive reasoning means t…

Original Post from Joe Button
Outdoor location near London

Hi.

We're looking for an outdoor, rural looking location in or around London for a tiny-budget short film. One overnight shoot (September 28th) cast + crew of about ten. eg. a fi…

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

Thanks Nick. Will have a look / think.

Original Post from Charles Normsaskul
Looking for a field/open grass area in Surrey, ideally close to a house for a HMI light to be plugg…

Hi everyone

I'm looking for a location in Surrey for a NIGHT shoot of a 3 minute Sci-fi Microshort on the 28th - 29th September.

We'd only need a bit of space on a field, ideall…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Howard Perry
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Anyone know of a Script source Web/Community for Short Drama Scripts (tried Simply Scripts).

As a Short Drama Film Producer I am constantly looking for great short scripts - does anyone know of a Web Site or Online Community where budding script writers offer their outpu…

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

Hello everyone,

Just posting in to let you know that we heard what you were saying about being about to create a draft of your pitch, and return to it for edits before submitting…

Original Post from pavan balagam
office for sharing in Beckenham

Hello All
we have a office for sharing in Beckenham.
Would prefer to let it for someone in the entertainment sector.


email me or pm me.

paonerao@gmail.com


cheers
pavan

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Nick Hilton
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
What would you like to see from a British indie film podcast?

Hi guys: I've just started a small podcast production company (http://podotpods.com), mainly specialising in current affairs programming from a corporate perspective. So not parti…

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

I've been hosting and producing the Britflicks podcast for a few years now... I stray from UK film occasionally for horror during Frightfest but it's largely interviews with filmm…

Original Post from Lydia WHEATLEY
Most recent response from Helen Jack
How to get your first job in film & tv - SEMINAR / TALK

Seminar/ talk about how to break into the film & tv industry.
We will also review your cv and covering note.

More details on : https://www.facebook.com/events/1302564293214…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Lydia,

Thanks for sharing details of your event. We encourage members to advertise events like this in our Events Calendar ('Community' > 'Events') https://shootingpeople.o…

Original Post from Lydia WHEATLEY
Call for entries

Hi there,

I run a few film clubs and am always looking for short films and independent feature films to screen.

Film clubs are on a monthly basis based on a theme. You can subm…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ewan Horlock
Looking for shared office in Surrey

Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or Haslemere if p…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from SONJA NASH
AFM Accommodation needed -

Hi guys
I need a double room for two, Oct 30 - Nov 7th in Santa Monica / Venice vicinity. Anyone know of a room to rent?
Please let me know as just been seriously let down!
Than…

6 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from CHRISTOPHER MAUDSLEY
Most recent response from Adam Gill
LOOKING FOR ASPIRING PRODUCERS IN YORKSHIRE

How do,

I'm a writer-director looking to meet potential producers in the Yorkshire area with a view to striking up a working relationship, and evolve together from micro-budget …

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

Hi Chris,

I'm a Creative Producer with an International Television background, now living back in my home town of York and very interested in branching out into the world of film…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Colm McAuliffe
Where to find job working in a costume department on big film productions?

Hi, I have a question.

I would also like to work as a costume designer or work in a costume department on film productions. But I don't know where to start? I have searched all …

1 response, most recent 6 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Buppha,

It would be worth keeping an eye on the Production > Get Work section of the Shooting People site as we regularly post crew related jobs including costume design wo…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
I would like to go make film in US

I would like to go make film in US because my screenplay has filming locations in the US. How do I obtain a visa for that?

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

Hi Vasco! Thanks for your advice. I think that would be an another good option as well. I didn't think about it. Yes, why not? I really want to shoot my short film there. I just d…

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Most recent response from John Lubran
Where can I find a contract / deal memo template to hire a writer for a short film?

I'm about to hire (and pay) a writer to rewrite a short film script and I can't find a template to draft a 'Writer for hire agreement" or at least a Deal Memo which would probably…

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

The issue of what a monetary transaction represents is not as cut and dried as might be presumed. As with any business transaction for any good or service in any kind of commerce …

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Where can I find pictures for moodboards and treatments?

Does anybody know some good websites to search for high-quality pictures to collate moodboards and treatments?
Which resources are you using for your own visual research?

Thanks!

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

Thanks, I didn't know Film Grab.
Anybody else is using another platform for more generic, but highe quality pictures?

Original Post from Dominic Stinton
The GeekSweat Podcast is here! Let us know what you think.

Hello Shooters,Fellow Filmmakers and Fans,
3 likeminded souls and myself have launched a new podcast called 'GeekSweat' - bringing you news (#HotTopic), reviews (#TrailerTrashTal…

6 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Stuart Wheeldon
Short Film Trailer 'Starman'

This is the trailer to Starman short film currently in post production.
https://vimeo.com/287314214

6 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from jimi
Most recent response from Colm McAuliffe
Which casting site works well for actors.

I have just rejoined SP which along with Shooting People has been a favourite of mine over the years.

Budgetary factors are always a big consideration, but I am thinking of sign…

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

Hi Jimi,

We have a significant number of casting opportunities posted daily on the SP website. If you go to Production > Get Work, you'll find the latest posts.

Good luck wit…

Original Post from Maria Ann Hylton MSc, MA.
Location - London

Looking for a graffiti, derelict, grimy space in London for a short film. Half day shoot. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

Maria

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

Thank you both so much I'll check out your recommendations.

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Has anyone done this Raindance course? Do you think this course is worth it?

Hi

Has anyone done the course 'Building a film directing career' run by Raindance in London.

https://www.raindance.org/courses/building-film-directing-career-masterclass-londo…

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

Thanks guys

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Michael Lebor
Is there a way of knowing if your film is good enough for certain film festivals?

We are just finishing post on our last short film. The plan is to then take it to film festivals, in order to network and hopefully find some investors for a feature (already writ…

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

I've had a pretty disillusioning festival attempt this year with my film Buddy Goes To Nollywood. Here's the trailer (link found on the website), which I'm not especially happy wi…

Original Post from Jonathan Harden
Most recent response from Adolfo Vico
Any good/bad experiences of p2p kit rental sites like Fat Lama / MyKitPlace?

I've just put a load of my kit up on both Fat Lama and MyKitPlace (I did KitMapper too, but that seems to have folded earlier this week), and wondered how many other shooters have…

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

@Jonathan Harden I appreciate that.

Original Post from robert jackson
Most recent response from John Lubran
I'm interested in getting into documentary making, I am able to invest in a project and I'm looking…

I'm interested in getting into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers based in London who are interested in an ongoing partnership. 

The deal: I pay all co…

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

Damned smartphone changed erzat above to exams, if anyone cares.

Original Post from robert jackson
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Documentary filmmaker wanted for a joint venture

I'm interested in getting into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers who are interested in an ongoing partnership.

The deal: I pay all the costs involved…

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

Has anyone heard from Robert?

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