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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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago.

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

Original Post from stephen southouse
Most recent response from Colm McAuliffe
EDITOR/COLOURIST AVAILABLE FOR PAID WORK

I've edited and have been the colourist of a dozen or so feature length projects, now looking to take thing to the next level.
Trailers and more on my website: www.zelicafilms.co.…

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

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for posting this! You would be better served, however, posting this in the Production>Get work segment of the site. In fact, there are quite a few colourist…

Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Joy  Adams
Central London Reheasal Room?

Hi Folks,

I'm needing a decent sized rehearsal room preferably in Central London for Friday September 14.

I've Googled, called dance studios to no avail, am getting the run-arou…

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

You might want to try to rent upstairs at Rosemary Branch, 2 Shepperton Road, London N1 3DT, UK

Original Post from Ben Mole
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Anyone had any experience with Film Market Hub .com? Any advice? Cheers!

Anyone had any dealings with this?
Are they any good?
https://www.filmarkethub.com/start-project
Cheers
Ben

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

Keep me posted. I'm dubious, but I'm open to suggestions.

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
PRESS RELEASE – For UK indie movie Psychomanteum – PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE – For UK indie movie Psychomanteum – PRESS RELEASE

Title: “Psychomanteum” Psychological horror/sci-fi/fantasy narrative feature Duration: 85mins…

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

Look out for my chapter in this anthology - FALLEN :)

Original Post from George Brian Glennon
VAT exempt question

I'm a US based business filming in London. I have paid a location invoice that included VAT. With more to come.

The location company said they would return the VAT if I provide…

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

That's quite a story Marlom. I wonder if Revenue called Jeremy Irons to verify?

Someone caught with their pants down! Pretty funny indeed.

As we're busting our ass to get it …

Original Post from Roxanne Holman
Most recent response from Miro Caminade
Ambitious short film NEON now online!

Short film NEON, by writer/director Mark J. Blackman is now online! I'd love it if members of the Shooting People community would take 15 mins out of your day and watch this ambit…

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

Hi Roxanne

Just watched it. Very impressed. Well done to you and all the team.

Original Post from Ray Brady
"Team One" - Release of my martial-art, sci-fi film on Amazon

"Team One" my martial-art, sci-fi film has been re-released on Amazon, originally titled "Intergalactic Combat" (name change since the original title caused confusion) the film wa…

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

Many thanks Alève, a world apart from Egression and Psychomanteum and my recent doc Articulate ( which will be also released soon).

Original Post from robert  jackson
Documentary filmmaker wanted for joint venture

I would like to get 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 with t…

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

I just emailed you.

Original Post from Julie Mayhew
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Producers with East Anglia connections?

Hi,
I’m a writer/director and one of BFI Network x BAFTA Crew’s 150 above-the-line mentees for 2018.
I’m working towards a short and a feature filming around Peterborough, my hom…

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

Hi Julie,

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Yes, you can leave certain sections blank. As long as you explain your situation in the post under 'About the Role' (alo…

Original Post from The Beelievers
PLEASE CAN SOMEONE URGENTLY & MOST KINDLY HELP WITH OUR LITTLE BEE/ POLLINATOR AWARENESS SONG?

We urgently need a funny, sunlight & flower-filled video (with little bits of animation if poss) for our awareness-raising bee song!

PLEASE READ THE SLIGHTLY LONG-WINDED WRI…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS
LOOK VIKING genre script

Im looking for a great good story VIKING GENRE, preference for Female lead role

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from John Smail
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I am currently making a documentary charting a year in the life of a Scottish rural community. Woul…

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly welcomed.

1 response, most recent 6 years, 12 months ago.

Linear is the easy option, filming to a preconceived shot list. And if your time in the community is limited by the need to earn a living etc, probably the safe option. But if yo…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Tim Benjamin
The Werner Herzog 10k challenge

Werner Herzog claims that his first three films were self financed. Despite his reputation, he still can't get distribution for them.

He tells his students that any able bodied …

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

10k what? USD or GBP? 1960s Deutschmarks?

I'd question whether you even need that much (GBP) to make a very passable short. My first short as a director got TV distribution along…

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Not another crowdfunder

Not another crowdfunding campaign?! Yes, but this one’s not to fund the production; purely for the premiere screening and festival entry fees. Self funded no-budget feature made w…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Radhika Jani
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Looking to be a runner / assistant on any projects in London. I don't mind non-paid!

Hello! I'm trying to gain some insight and experience into the field so would love to be a runner / production assistant to any projects in London.

I am enthusiastic and flexibl…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Radhika,

Thanks for posting in.

Incase you've not done so already, do have a look at the 'Get Work' part of our Production pages - https://shootingpeople.org/production/work.…

Original Post from Miles Dickinson
Looking for an attic space for a short film. Can pay!

We are currently searching for an open attic space for a short film. The main character sets up a vinyl player and dances in the attic so it needs to be big enough for a man to da…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from John Ketchum
Call for Entries // Filminute 2018

Dear filmmakers, we would be thrilled if you would consider making and submitting a one-minute film to this year’s 13th edition of Filminute, the international one-minute film fes…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Miles Dickinson
Seeking an old man's house/living room for a short film. Needs to be old-fashioned. Can pay!

We are shooting a short film in October and we need an old fashioned house to shoot in. The story is about an 85 year old widower who lives on his own. So the house needs to be ol…

6 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Sahera Khan
Seeking the location - exterior/outdoor woodland - London

Hello

I am planning to make a short film with a low budget - self-funded.

I am trying to find the woodland e.g. woods, forest around in London.

It would be any private resident…

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

Hello Jane

Thank you for your message, more appreciated. That is awesome. I shall email you shortly.

Sahera

Original Post from Zoe Cunningham
Low budget location help - large country houses

Hi

I'm currently looking for low budget location options for two feature films.

For the first I am looking for a large(ish) modern house with a kitchen-diner and (ideally) pool.…

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

Thanks Dave! That's a great location. I will forward it on to the director and give them a bell.

Jane - that sounds amazing! If you could send me some pictures that would be perf…

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