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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…

7 years, 1 month 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 7 years, 1 month 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 7 years, 1 month 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 …

Original Post from Miles Dickinson
I'm looking for an elderly person's house to shoot in for a short film, looking for something old-f…

We need an elderly persons house that we can shoot in for two days in the London/greater London area. Looking for old-fashioned carpets and wallpaper. Will need use of living room…

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Benedetta Borelli
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Architect seeking advice.

Hi,

I am an architect, with 7 years experience designing and running projects at all stages. I feel my experience in managing the design process, from concept to construction, c…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Ben please elaborate on the health and safety policy question: what is lacking?

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from John Lubran
Has anyone here used the Masterclass online learning site?

The website with top professionals lecturing, with worksheets and video clips? It covers many areas including film and TV with Aaron Sorkin, Warner Herzog, Shonda Rhimes, David Ma…

13 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

It's worth concidering that many great masters of film making, including some who are presented by film schools and master classes, never attended film schools or master classes t…

Original Post from Zan Barberton
Updating my kit

Hi - advice on kit please!!!

I've been running a Panasonic AF-AG100. I'm really happy with the ergonomics of this camera, which I use for mostly charity and corporate filmmaking,…

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from nanc cohen
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
does anyone have some nice footage of lennon peace tower in iceland i could use for a doc

just need couple of seconds for a reference moment to lennon's peace light tower in iceland. has anyone shot it and can shar for screen credit?

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Have you asked them direct? http://imaginepeacetower.com/

Original Post from imran naushad
DCP in the North-

I am based in West Yorkshire. Can anyone recommend a company in the North that can handle the DCP transfer for a feature film please,? Our feature film was graded on Davinci Re…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Paddy.

Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Looking for a PHOTOSHOP TUTOR

Hello,

I'm just a hobbyist photographer that has recently discovered the awesome power of Photoshop and it's world of creative potential. However, I'm being driven mad by the slo…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

try Lynda.com if all else fails...https://www.lynda.com/search?q=photoshop&f=level%3a1%5eBeginner

Original Post from Ben Davies
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Might be a stupid question but can anyone tell me how the star rating system works on here?

Hey all, I've got a 5 next to a yellow star. Underneath are 5 blue stars. Confused!

1 response, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Ben,

The five blue stars is where other members can click in order to rate your film. The gold star with the number next to it shows you how many times your film has been rate…

Original Post from Christopher Bevan
Location Hire: Apartment/Flat in Nottingham

Looking to hire a flat/apartment location in Nottingham from 12th-14th October, location fee is available and we would be very interested in talking to anyone who may be able to h…

7 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from stephen southouse
Most recent response from Helen Jack
CGI help

I have a still filmed image of an outline of a bird drawn on a wall. Anyone who can help make the bird outline fly away over about four seconds. Small fee available. Thanks, steph…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Stephen,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with (it sounds most likely an animator?), the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from John Lubran
Cancelled!

I just heard the sad news that another amateur production has been cancelled. The children learned their lines, worked for months on a show that was postponed...and postponed... …

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

There's no angels operating airlines but on balance I've found British Airways to be quite reliable and pleasent without being obsequious; a finely judged style few are good at. T…

Original Post from Claire Peak
Most recent response from Funke Oyebanjo
I am looking for my first work experience as a runner, please can you recommend anything?

I have recently completed a two year course in Creative Media Production and am now actively looking for my first runner job. I am looking for some paid work experience and hoping…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Claire,
I have a shoot on 20th and 21st September at Middlesex University interested?

Original Post from Miro Caminade
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
I'm looking for feedback on a recently completed short film...

Hi

I'm looking for feedback on our latest short film.

Title: Rainbow Valley: The Quest for a TV
Genre: British comedy drama
Synopsis: A young boy living in a remote hippy com…

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

I enjoyed it. Really well made film!

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…

7 years, 2 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 7 years, 2 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 7 years, 2 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…

7 years, 2 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 7 years, 2 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

7 years, 2 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 7 years, 2 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 7 years, 2 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…

7 years, 2 months ago