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Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Does anyone have Topaz or BitPaw

O Great SP Hive Mind,
I need a 17-minute 1080p short uprezzed to 4k and enhanced.
I subscribed to BitPaw and uprezzed a 2:24 1080p AVI trailer to 4K, simultaneously enhancing th…

11 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Fair and explotitive distribution revenues available to indie filmmakers

Psychomanteum - Our self-financed independent portmanteau psychological horror film consisting of several very different tales of terror from the UK is now available for purchase …

90 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

PS UPDATE
FilmHub has contacted me telling me now I am in breach of my distribution agreement with them by contacting their client Stash directly. YouTube had asked them to take…

Original Post from Jay y
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
the shadow of caravagio

hello,
a long shot but
I've been trying to track this film down,
it's not streaming anywhere, and
dvd's are only available from Europe
with no subtitles- it's a big budge…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

It probably wouldn't have made any difference, but if you were searching for "the shadow of caravagio" you were searching for the wrong title. Seems it's actually called "Caravagg…

Original Post from Eliza Jo
Most recent response from Jay y
Looking for music video editors, message me :)

Singer/songwriter and filmmaker from London creating music videos.

Get in touch!

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

hi there , ive directed and cut several music videos if you need someone?
bw
Jason

Original Post from Barry Staff
Matt Berry's agent for acting work

Does anyone know who it is?

A trawl on Goggle just gave me a contact strictly for his musical career. A friend thought he might be with Independent Talent, but he doesn't show…

3 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Jim,

I would seem to have hit gold with these leads.

Anything I can do for you by way of reciprocation?

Kind regards,

Barry

Original Post from Ray Brady
Feature film release and more

Hi,
We have combined a collection of our award-winning shorts to make a feature "Science Friction" which will be released on 1st Feb 2024 on Vimeo on Demand: https://vimeo.com/o…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Another win for "The Last Humans" as the Aasha International Film Festival, that's twenty-nine and counting. Blessed. One of the seven short films in "Science Friction" which was …

Original Post from Anthony Travis
Most recent response from Steven Feeney
Lucy Harrison Casting

Does anyone have any experience of either Lucy Harrison Casting, their "headshot" service, or both?
Thanks, people.

3 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Just an aside for anyone reading; NO agencies should charge you a joining fee.

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Most recent response from Dan Frost
I scored this Blade Runner 2049 Trailer, are there resources without music?

I scored this Blade Runner 2049 Trailer, are there resources without music?
Cos it'd be great to preserve the voice track so I can add my own music (in this i just replaced all t…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Kris - I stumbled across this and wondered if you've tried any of the newer AI sound manipulation tools?

Original Post from SP Team
Most recent response from Jess Owen
The London Short Film Festival

Hi Shooters,

Who’s heading to the London Short Film Festival this year?

SIXTY Shooters are screening their films at this year’s festival - that’s gotta be a record breaker.…

4 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Does anyone know if LSFF does an online screening of any of the shorts? I would love to see some of them.

Original Post from Jess Owen
Moving to London to work in film

How and where do you find work?

I'm in the South West and I've not found an opportunity for any on-set experience in any capacity where I live. I also can't find any office jo…

6 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hi everyone,

Wow thanks for all of your responses. I'm sorry for the slow reply, I hadn't checked this. After doing more researching, I'll be looking to move to Bristol to star…

Most recent response from Eric Garson
Does anyone need an editor ? I have some spare time!

Hi

I'm a TV and Film offline editor, with 23 years experience. I have some spare time - till the end of January 2023 - I was just wondering if there was any interesting projec…

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hello Tim,

I maybe late as it's February, but I'm in need of a trailer editor for my debut feature film. The film is completed.
I'm based in Reading. Would be nice to meet, ha…

Original Post from Yvonne Hays
Most recent response from Tireni Dada
Scriptwriters wanted for collaboration

Hi, any scriptwriters (thriller, comedy, drama) open to a collaboration looking to take their work from script to screen?

Please contact me.

18 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hello Yvonne,

I'm interested. Do you take any short scripts? Or is it feature length only?

Regards,

Tireni Dada

Original Post from Eddie Harrison
Composer/Sound Designer

Hi there,

I am really interested in sound and making textural, atmospheric pieces along with designing specific sound. I am looking for experience/opportunities to work alongs…

11 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Darren Bolton
Most recent response from Len evans
Best way to meet producer collaborators?

Hi, I've been out of the film community for quite a while since starting a family; but now ready to refocus. I worked in theatre and film since 2003; made shorts, dis, a feature, …

8 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Darren, Get in touch lets see where it goes, I'm a producer, made a feature and 9 shorts
My problem is I do everything myslf I need someone to work with.
networking events a…

Original Post from Robert Drane
Looking for 5.1 studio in Yorkshire/Leeds

Hi everyone,

Hope you're doing well!

Do you know of any post-production sound studios available to hire in Yorkshire/Leeds that are capable of 5.1 surround?

In my role…

3 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hey Alwyne,

Thanks for your reply! That's really helpful. I'm not sure it will be appropriate for this particularly project (looking to do a full mix) but I'll keep this one i…

Original Post from Paul W Franklin
Pitch Document Example

Hi,

Does anybody have a good example of a pitch document to submit to somewhere like Channel 4?

Thanks,
P.

11 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from William Tyler Smith
Most recent response from A.L. Nott
New York Indie Filmmaker Looking for Doc/Teaching Work IN London

Hello: I am a filmmaker from New York and would very much like to work in London as well. Please check out my website at https://www.williamtylersmith.com. I am currently deep …

3 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Might as well try them twice, maybe even three times…

A

Original Post from nathalie reiner
looking for volunteer

We are working on the pre-production of a wildlife documentary about whales in Scotland, and we are looking for a volunteer to help with the budget.
Feel free to contact me if yo…

11 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from ALEXANDROS MIARIS
Most recent response from A.L. Nott
Bouncing ideas / inspiration with Composer

Hi everyone.

I am an award winning film music composer based in my studio in London.

I am currently working on a few features (HBO, Netflix, Red Bull) but reaching out to o…

4 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Following receipt and response to private messages from you which I found unreasonable and challenging but naturally will not repeat, and for the benefit of anyone else on here wh…

Original Post from Nick Ayton
Most recent response from SP Team
Tech, Thriller, Drama TV Series

I pulling together a crew to make a new TV Series and need a number of roles. The Pilot is fully funded and storyboarded.

Director must have TV Series experience and working w…

3 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Nick,

If you're still looking for a director, you can get the word out there by posting this into Shooting People's Script Pitch: https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/pitc…

Original Post from Len evans
Most recent response from SP Team
when and where is the short film festival

when ans where is the short film festival?

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Len,

If you're heading to the London Short Film Festival, you can post into this thread to connect with other Shooters at LSFF: https://shootingpeople.org/qna/q/the-london-s…

Original Post from Paul Brooking
Filming in Saudi Arabia

Hi, I wonder if anyone has experience of taking DSLR cameras and radio mics into Saudi?

I am working there for a week, shooting at an exhibition but I have read reports about …

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

Hi Chris, I agree about the Tourist Visa - someone had suggested it but it didn't seem wise. I had been on that website although there's no listing of a licence for anything film …

Original Post from Hayley Benoit
Experienced Unit Stills, BTS and Gallery Photographer available for work

https://hayleybenoit.format.com/

1 response, most recent 11 months, 4 weeks ago.

Original Post from CK Goldiing
Most recent response from Darren Brade
London's best film nights?

Hi all,

I'm new to SP and relatively new to London. Are there any great short film nights & general film networking events I should be aware of? Please fill me in... I'd love t…

20 responses, most recent 12 months ago.

Yes, I'm hoping to be there.

Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Edward Terry
Free or Low Cost Software and 'Things' for Filmmakers

Hello everyone,

Back at Halloween, I posted here looking for help with my writer's block and Shooting People came through! I'm still writing... Which got me thinking...

Do a…

3 responses, most recent 12 months ago.

Great idea George,
I came across Story Architect before Christmas (https://starc.app). I haven't tried it as I'm a Final Drafter but it came recommended from another film list I …

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