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Hello SP Community!

We have a short film coming up in June and we're currently looking at options in how to achieve 'nitrogen' smoke to give the effect of a burst cryopreservatio…

With great caution or get an effects company like MTFX (who are knowledgeable and insured to do stuff safely) in!

Going or thinking about going and not sure?
Looking for accommodation? Advice? Networking?
Please contact filmpartners@andbut.co.uk

The Cannes line-up is announced next week.
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I have a documentary in production and as we go into post there are a number of bits of footage I'd love to use to enhance the story - I read that with fair use rights this is now…

That quote is youtube policy, not law. It's youtube's excuse for not quickly responding to complaints from youtubers whose work is being used to parody their amateur productions.…

Hey gang!

Putting the feelers out for any dance choreographers looking to add to their ports? The idea is to create a short spec ad about using the method of dance to encompass b…

Hi Katie,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can d…

St Albans Film Festival are looking for entries. We have 6 categories - Short Film, Documentary, Animation, Music Video, Student, Young Student 5-15.
Max. length 20mins.
Enter at…

Hi Susie,

Thanks for sharing festival details.

I suggest you post your call out in the bulletins instead of here, as both the Ask and Discuss forums are for members to ask ques…

Hi all,

I'm currently producing a music video for an independent pop/rock band from London and looking for two locations.

I've got a minimal budget for this (as per usual eh!)…

Thank you Paddy and Veronika for your suggestions - I'll be checking those out as well. Much appreciated!

I feel the need to express anger and dismay at the constant negativity surrounding first script rejection as a formality.
Let us then write a ten minute, no re-write, inferior, il…

Investing the time and effort to do a damn fine first anything is simply the entry bar to qualifying for the race.

You have a script, I'm going to assume that it's perfect, and t…

We don’t make shorts for money, do we. Frankly, you’d lose less money buying lottery scratchcards than making a film. No, we make them first for experience, then for recognition. …

You can make money making short films. Some short films have budgets in the millions. When I worked at BT, there were very expensive short films, starring French and Saunders an…

Hi

I'm making a short British comedy drama with two lead child actors, playing age eleven and nine.

I've worked once before with a child, on my last short film but that was on …

Thanks guys

Hi Everyone,

I'm a London based actress and looking for people to collaborate with. I would like to shoot a classical scene for my showreel and wondered if there are any director…

Hi Renegade Talent,
Thanks for your message, I'll get in touch if I need to recruit some talent from your database.
Best wishes,
Louise

Please take a look at my profile for short promo video on my film, MY ARCADIA, the story of poet Alexander Pope.

Hi Dianne,
I'm currently in pre-production for my directorial debut for a feature I'm writing and producing in Belgium. My Assistant Director uses Movie Magic for the scheduling b…

Renegade Talent is a company who finds jobs for actors, musicians, models, and other people in various entertainment businesses. Renegade Talent will focus not only in the agent p…

I just got the news of the size of the drugs ring in Aberystwyth:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43391039

Now, that's a lot of people. That's more than started Disney, Kick…

Thanks for clarifying that Vasco. This has nevertheless provided for some phylosophical process. I take your point about the challenges we face in making an honest living from the…

Hello all,
I'm looking for someone to collaborate with on music videos, as co-writer.

Made my first last year for Femme 'Fire WIth Fire' which was nominated for the AIM Independ…

Hi Ben,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do …

SYNOPSIS: When Kay discovers his first love is actually alive, he confronts his Auntie and his sexuality is addressed.

TITLE: OKEY

GENRE: DRAMA/GAY

I am seeking a producer who …

Hi Lorraine,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You ca…

I have a dance performance edit with some laid audio. I would like a little work in terms of design to go with the Performer's movement as well as a mix and mastering of the full …

Hi Paul,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do…

FILM TITLE: OKEY (pronounced as O.K)

SYNOPSIS: When Kay discovers his first love is actually alive, he confronts his Auntie and his sexuality is addressed.

ROLE: Kay is a very e…

Hi Lorraine,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You ca…

New artist
Low / no budget
Have all my own kit (GH5 plus drone, rigs and prime lenses)
I will direct but happy to collaborate
Rap music is the category but I want to make as an…

Hi Charlie,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can…

I am looking for a production designer assistant who would like to get on board of our new, self -funded project.
We are working on a pilot for TV drama “Rita”. Award winning dir…

Hi Joanna,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can …

Hi, I'm directing a low budget short film. It would need to be disused and available for potentially 2 nights of filming within the next 2 months. If anyone knows of anything loca…

Hey buddy, thanks for this, superb location, just looking for somewhere a little more modern and slick. Any others come to mind?

Hi all

I'm directing a low budget short film and I'm in need of a large space. Imagine a large slick empty warehouse. It would need to be disused and available for potentially 2 …

SYNOPSIS: When Kay discovers his first love is actually alive, he confronts his Auntie and his sexuality is addressed.

TITLE: OKEY

I am seeking a newly to experienced Production…

Hi there,

I am currently looking to find a property (house) location to film a short movie over the weekend. I would be grateful if someone could help me in advising where the be…

Hi there,

My name is Kristian and I’m a colourist/online editor.

I’ve been doing grading and finishing for the past 6 years, primarily for reality television and documentaries, …

Hello,

I have a short screening at Nashville in May and I'm thinking of checking out the fest. Has anyone ever attended the festival, and if so, what was your experience?

Thanks…