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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 …

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…

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?

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…

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…

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 …

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!

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

Thanks

Maria

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

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…

Thanks guys

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…

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…

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…

@Jonathan Harden I appreciate that.

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…

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

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…

Has anyone heard from Robert?

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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 …

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…