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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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 10 months ago.

Has anyone heard from Robert?

Original Post from Ray Brady
UK indie feature length doco Articulate 99mins released globally on Amazon

Our new avant-garde documentary "Articulate" just went live globally on Amazon (free to all Amazon Prime members), featuring my co-director and daughter Athie. Lots of love and re…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Charlotte Atkinson
Producing consultations

You might have a script but you don’t know where it should go, maybe you’re struggling to get a Producer or maybe you want to produce it yourself but there’s a couple of aspects y…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Jordan Malonga
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Looking to collaborate with London based comic book artist

Morning all,

I'm a short film writer-director and a big fan of manga/anime. I'm looking to collaborate with a comic book artist in making a comic book, just the one issue.

I ha…

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

I wonder if Lance Patrick is still here.

Where do you get your average fee from? I'm not into debating it right now, just looking for a source that adjusts itself with inflation…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Mark Jepson
I've started an animated webseries. Feedback would be appreciated.

Here's a trailer for the web series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psbVJlF6fIE

I'm not looking at winning festivals with this one, it's not really aimed at the festival crowd. …

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

I like the quirky, surreal style - the animation looks good. Nice reveal at the end!

For me, the intro felt a little too long for such a short piece and the music didn't set the …

Original Post from Sameer Ibrahim
Auteur (Writer-Director) making challenging and discomforting films looking to collaborate on artis…

I am a writer-directorwho is interested in expressing my unconventional ideas and narratives through filmmaking. I am not here make commercial 'movies' as a product to be passivel…

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

I am really looking for people who are not afraid to push the boundaries. I have scripts ready to be made, I just need passionate people who don't want to just make typical, genre…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Radio interview for Psychomanteum Amazon release with Shooting Poeple shout out!

I did a radio interview yesterday for my psychological anthology horror movie "Psychomanteum" Amazon release (free to view if you have Amazon Prime) on Radio Soho with the lovely …

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Miles Dickinson
Most recent response from pourya babalou
Anyone willing to provide script feedback on a 8 page short? (for free..)

It's a charming little short film script but I feel as though it could benefit from an injection of comedy. Any decent comedy writers out there willing to help me out? You'd obvio…

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

Hey miles,

Since this is not costing you I'd love to read it and give you my opinions even if they can help in the tiniest way. I'm a met film graduate student and filmmaker in t…

Original Post from Theo Wallis
Most recent response from matthew esterhuizen
Editor wanting to add to showreel

Hi

I am looking to add more material to my showreel so I'm not looking for paid gigs. I'd love to hear from anybody who is looking for an experienced freelance editor skilled in …

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

HI Theo

Great to hear that you are looking for more material. I would love to keep you in mind for any future projects I have currently running. I myself am a Commercials Directo…

Original Post from Eugenie Santiago
A blog about film sound for screenwriters & filmmakers

A little while ago I launched a blog about film sound aimed at screenwriters and directors. It’s not technical and it’s not about sound effects or sound design. The idea behind i…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Patrick Steel
Slow-Mo with a basic DSLR

I’m a hobbyist holiday videographer that wants to up production value to include some simple (60 - 120fps looking) slow-motion shots. I’m shooting on an entry level DSLR (Canon D1…

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

For half speed slow motion shoot 720/50p and conform it to 25 (in premiere just drop into a 25p timeline and change speed to 50%, not sure about Da Vinci but there are a few tutor…

Original Post from Camilla Clayton
Most recent response from Christian James Woods
Cameraman/cinematographer/filmaker to collaborate with, someone serious, professional and dedicated!

Hi,

I am an actress and writer with a bunch of work I would like to create and collaborate with someone serious on a regular basis- every week.

It is a combination of short dial…

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

Hey Camilla,

You're speaking my language. I am a Director looking to just get out there and make stuff in my spare time. Currently looking for Actors for a short I am working on,…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Emma Baggott
Are you looking for a colourist?

Hi Guys,

I'm a freelance colourist who is still quite new to the business of colour grading. I've been working with Da Vinci Resolve for just over a year now and I'm looking for …

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

Hi Sherice,

I'm looking for a colourist for a short film I just shot. It's a five minute piece hoping to be complete by 14th September. Could you get it touch if this is somethin…

Original Post from zik udenze
Most recent response from Christian James Woods
East London-based DP looking for exciting directors/ producers to collaborate with on shorts/ fashi…

Link to my work
https://vimeo.com/user6079938

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

Hey Zik,

Great showreel, very film noir and dark which I like - check the films on my vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user6211583

I am looking to collaborate with wit ha DP for my next…

Original Post from The Beelievers
Production / Costume Designer urgently needed for short comedy song sung by a "bee" about bee-killi…

EXPENSES PAID for URGENTLY NEEDED person to assist with prop/ costume/ "stage"/ backdrop (all be it mostly open air!) design for a video for this song:

https://youtu.be/Ano0whOfl…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Christopher Bevan
'The Other' Short Film Teaser and Crowdfunding Pre-Launch

The first teaser trailer for our upcoming short film 'The Other' is now live along with the pre-launch for our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from simon Matthews
Most recent response from David Roberts
Made a Comedy Short Film. Would appreciate some feedback

Hi SP Hive mind

I made a comedy surreal short film last year and after an unsuccessful
festival campaign have recently whacked it online.

Any feedback you have bad and good wou…

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

Hi Simon,

A very we'll put together film, nicely shot (a little over-saturated at times as Zsani pointed out) but definitely the right sort of grading for this comedy. I think ov…

Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Ian Allardyce
Has anyone rented gear through BorrowFox or the like?

We're renting the brunt of our gear/kit from the established rental houses in London. Always have had great service and a negotiated down price.

However some times it makes sens…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

I've been both renting from and lending on Fat Lama since last year and have found it superb.

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