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Hi Shooters,

I'm new to the SP community, and wanted to put out a potential call for content.

I'm currently looking to build a portfolio specifically for colour grading and wa…

Hi Lee
Thanks for the post, there's some nice stuff there! I have a current short form project of approx 1 min 30, which needs a very strong, stylised grade, a bit like some of th…

Hello all

I'm looking to build my showreel and would love to hear from anybody in need of a freelance editor working remotely. In the last few years I have produced, shot and edi…

The true story of Mardoche Yembi is now being made into a film. Click the link for info/tickets etc: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2023575562/branded-the-true-story-of-mard…

https://wonderunit.com/storyboarder/ is now at version 1.5, and is a great free bit of software for storyboarding. Just in case it helps anyone, I've not seen anything even close…

Isn't it just?! Considering MMB is hundreds of pounds and not been updated meaningfully in best part of a decade, and still feels like 1998, this is a great deal for intelligent …

How should I go about staging a short film contest in my home town? I'd like to set it up with rules of it having to be filmed locally, with local talent pro or amateur and videos…

The only requirement to involve a local council is where certain, but not always, a physical gathering of people within the public domain, which can tempoarily include private pr…

Hello Screenwriters,

I'm new to Shooting People after living abroad for a few years. I'm hoping to meet some collaborators; specifically a Writer for now.

I'm looking for a shor…

Phil 10 pages is do able - https://www.stage32.com/profile/51714/scripts_screenplays some of the mass number of [projects) can do popular genre wise horror drama etc - work as Cin…

Let me start off very quickly by giving you a bit of back story about my situation and I would be very interested to hear what others have to say.

I've made a number of movies (s…

I've been looking into this for years. I don't think anyone will make a living on the 5k film. Perhaps as a first film might sell as a novelty, but after that it gets old. Peop…

my problem is that i have a great camera person who shoots wonderfully; however he is hard to pin down. if i had 2 different camera people with 2 different cameras but both shooti…

Just apologize to your cinematographer. Or offer more money.

It's not about the camera, it's the settings (things like white balance and grain.) Fixing these things in post i…

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…