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Original Post from SONJA NASH
AFM double room needed

Hi shooters

I need a double room to rent for one week from Oct 30th til Nov 7th. Preferable Santa Monica or Venice so we dont have to hire a car.
Anyone going from NY and looking…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Paul W Franklin
How can I find a list of horror festivals?

Of course there's Google, but I wondered if SP has a list of recommended ones or something?

Thanks,
P.

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

I noticed Boobs and Blood too! I guess it does what it says on the tin...

Original Post from Ravinder Punj
Hi, we are looking for a location to shoot our short campaign video?

We are flexible and looking for a coffee shop / restaurant anywhere in London for half a day of shooting on a Sunday.

If anyone can help then by all means do drop us a line at ra…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Carla Polidori
Most recent response from Unsolicited Scripts
Wanted - director (and/or producer) - creative partnership!

Are you a director or a producer who just wants to collaborate and make something creative that you're proud of, and that can be your calling card and help you progress? Do you li…

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

Hi Carla,
I've left you a private message. I hope to hear from you soon.
Best,
Alessandro

Original Post from Eugenie Santiago
My new post is out

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know about my new blog post: Sound in Lars Von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark & Breaking the Waves.

I chose to write about these two films be…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Matt Kyle
Most recent response from Lee Morgan
WANTED - Creative people just wanting to create and expand portfolios (Particularly DP's/Camera ope…

Hello SP community,

This is really a general shout out to those people who want to just get out there and create something and have some time to do so.

I’m looking to connect …

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

Hi Matt,

Love your enthusiasm and thinking on this. Myself and my fellow filmmaking reach out in a similar fashion to like-minded individuals a couple times a year.

We're a dire…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Feature screening plus six feature & TV projects looking for producers

My latest indie portmanteau horror feature Psychomanteum screening plus
Q&A at Festival of Fantastic Films Manchester October Sat the 27th

Tickets can be booked on from:
Gil…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sam Brewster
Most recent response from Lily Smith
Looking for shorts to screen in November, themed around shock/horror/loss

Hi all,

I've recently finished a short film, and I'm planning on having a premiere screening in a pub theatre in Islington sometime in November for cast/crew/friends/family.

My …

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

Hello Sam - my short film 'Days' is 5 mins long and could be suitable for your evening! I made it after I lost my Dad (and developed an unhealthy obsession with Gazza)
https://vim…

Original Post from Oliver Newton
Hey there , as an amateur Actor how can I build my profile up ?

As an aspiring actor it is really hard to get recognition as I haven’t been to an acting school or received professional training. I haven’t been a part of a professional producti…

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

Thank you everyone for their advice ! I shall definitely get to work with the advice I have been given. It makes such a difference on this platform where creatives can advise and …

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Can anyone offer davinci resolve help?

I am trying to edit a wedding video on davinci resolve for the first time.
I would love to sit down with someone really experienced in this programme for a couple of hours, to fi…

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

Thanks Alwyne! Yes, it's overwhelming!

Original Post from Oliver Newton
What are your views on Directing / Producing certificates at LFA?

Hey there , I’m looking into courses at London Film Academy- as a film maker are these filming certificates useful or a waste of money? I was wondering if anyone has completed sh…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Mick Dow
Most recent response from George Brian Glennon
Recommendations for Studio Hire for Casting in Central London

Can anybody recommend a studio we can hire on an hourly basis for a casting Central London?
Many thanks

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

http://www.theumbrellarooms.com/rooms

I've just used the Umbrella Rooms in the West End. I highly recommend.

Original Post from Bellavie Lady Bee
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Hi shooters can someone help me with my acount and how to read the bullitin or apply for casting?

I'm new to this and would like to know how it works

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

Thanks for your help, Vasco.

Bellaville Lady Bee - if you have any more questions, or get stuck with anything, don't hesitate to contact help@shootingpeople.org and we can advise…

Original Post from Michael Donoghue
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Are there any budding creatives out there who would like to put together an animated music video fo…

I'm an independent music composer. I've released some music over the last few months and I'm looking for someone create an animated music video for one or two of my tracks.

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

Hi Michael,

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 of the site. You can…

Original Post from Stuart Wright
Postcards from the 48% director David Nicholas Wilkison

David Nicholas Wilkinson is the writer, director, producer and distributor of his pro EU documentary Postcards from the 48%

http://britflicks.com/podcast/24171/DavidNicholasWilki…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Stuart Wright
How to make an Indie Film... Bob Krzykowski on his debut feature - The Man Who Killed Hitler and th…

Post Frightfest 2018 I spoke with Bob Krzykowski about his debut feature film for the Britflicks podcast....

http://britflicks.com/podcast/24173/BobKrzykowskiTalksAboutHisMovieT…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Will Nyerere Plastow
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Trying to understand the expences of shooting my short on 16mm - can someone please help?

I'm shooting a short that is aiming for a Gothic post-Hammer Horror/Guillarmo Del Toro style of look. I'm sure 16mm would look great, but would like some help understanding all th…

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

The Varicams do have more features and their upper base ISO (having dual ISO sensors) is 5000 compared to the EVA1's upper base ISO as being 2500. So a whole stop faster. The Va…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
NEED BUDGET SHEET FROM OUR BREAKDOWN

HELLO ALL MEMBERS
I need someone, ( line prod or .......) who can make the Budget sheet from our Breeakdown for one project )

2- need someone also who can make Breakdown and Budg…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Anthony Thomas
Most recent response from Helen Jack
camera person needed in north wales

I am looking for a camera person in North Wales for a one day shoot.

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

Hi Anthony,

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 of the site. You can…

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Feature Film Budget Breakdown?

Hi everyone out there!

Does anyone know of a Line Producer or Production Accountant with Producing experience who could do a budget breakdown of a feature film script for me? Pai…

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

Hi Richard,

If your first line producer is able, I'd suggest taking her figures. She's already familiar with it. I'd love to help - a full budget is a 2 week job to do full bre…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Angela Peters
Aberystwyth arts entrepreneur networking event?

I'm not very good at setting up a networking event, but anyway.

If I were to set up one in Aberystwyth, where would be a good location? We don't have much money, so I was thinki…

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

Hi Vasco, happy to chat on Skype at some point if you want. I've been running the UK Actors Tweetup for 8 years now and it's a networking platform of some description, and it has …

Original Post from Filipe Costa
Most recent response from jane foster
Epping Forest Shooting

Hey guys.

Recently I was looking into shooting a short film on epping Forest.
I've looked everywhere and this is the perfect forest for us to shoot our project.

Problem is, the…

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

Stanley Kubrick was famous for shooting 'Full Metal Jacket' in Walthamstow Gas works, and many many times locations have changed due to budgetary reasons, or because of travel iss…

Original Post from Jack Hawkins
The Screen Actors Workshop - introductory screen acting course

Hi Shooters! Are you interested in improving your performance in front of the camera: An actor looking to learn more about screen acting? A director keen to experience performance…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from SP User
Most recent response from Danny Gagatt
Hi there Shooters, I am looking for a camera repair shop in London. My old Sony2000E needs care + a…

This is a 20 year old SONY Digital DCR-VX1000E-Super SteadyShot. I suspect the software operating the viewfinder has
packed-in + I am looking for a trustworthy repair shop that ca…

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

I used to own this camera. One of the most common problems which is consistent with what you're describing as a fault is the ribbon cable that runs from the viewfinder. They break…

Original Post from Stephen T Lally
Most recent response from Andy
Website designer needed . . .

Hi there!

I'm a director, screenwriter and creative looking for a creative website designer to revamp my existing site (http://stephenlally.com/), and also to create two website…

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

Hi Stephen

I might be able to help with your web build. Please find below a link to some of the sites I've built recently...

http://www.adventuresincontent.co.uk/web

I tend to …

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