ASK & DISCUSS

Hi all,

I've been a director for a few years and believe that directing is a skill you should always be finding ways to improve.

If you’re of the same mindset, I'm putting toge…

Hi I’d be interested in joining this, sounds like a great idea. Well done for the effort! I have directed shorts, promos etc and the feature I co-directed is currently doing festi…

Hi - I've been a member here for a few years but never posted before.

Last year I helped launched a boutique trailer-music label called Evolving Sound. We work with a group of am…

Hey Jules,

you have some pretty incredible work in your company's portfolio. I have been involved in trailer music as a composer with a track that was (very briefly) included in …

Hi fellow SP's,

Not sure if this is the right place if not then please accept my apologies and point me in the right direction :-)


I photograph weddings my partner has been sho…

Hi Marta,

The best place to post something like this is the Production part of the site. Go to 'Production' > 'Get People'. Your listing will then exist in the Production dire…

I will be working on an internet safety campaign for parents specifically mums and grandmothers.

I want to create some short films /campaigns on internet safety and some multili…

Hello Sabera
I think you would benefit from a good quality video being made as opposed to student work. This will garner more attention and you will be taken more seriously in mor…

Since Dan's passing I've been thinking about depression, and friends who have gone the same way, as I'm sure many others here have. But posting in the RIP thread seems a bit inapp…

Thanks for bringing this up Karel.
Depression for sure is part of so many lives, but it does also feel like it impacts a lot of people working in the creative industries. Wish Da…

My name is Rane. I have 7 years experience in sound design. Self taught. I have made much of my own style of music. An off beat setup with more sound showing off and storytelling …

Heya Rane, I'm looking for a sound designer for a short film I'm producing called Swear. Would love to hear a sample of your sound design. kind regards Adrian

adrianscott@m…

Hey all,

I'm a London based DOP and I'm looking to meet up with some new directors or producers.
If you fancy having a chat over a beer or coffee, then get in touch.
Or if you…

Hi Tom,

Your reel looks great. I have a script for a short film Im going to make and looking for a DOP. Would be great to grab a coffee to discuss?
Best
Patricia

Hi guys,

Anyone know of a cheap place to hire for an interview in London?

Ideally an budget hourly booking option.

Have tried the Cockpit and Rag Factory and Theatre Deli - al…

Come to the South London Filmmakers Networking Night - Tue 6th Mar - The Falcon Pub, Clapham Junction!

• What we'll do
We will be getting to know each other and the projects we a…

8pm. Visit https://www.meetup.com/South-London-Filmmakers-Meetup/events/247664069/ for latest info.

Does anyone have any experience of filming on a remote location (on a very modest budget) where you need to bring your own self sufficient power supply?

Will be running a couple …

We ended up ditching the 2k blondes for some 100w LED's which were actually pretty powerful and a bunch of other LED lights for back-lights and fills and using one of those car ba…

Hey Guys,
What are your Expectations from a Film Festival.
We are really interested in knowing about this and we'd much appreciate it if you shared your experiences with film fes…

Hey John. Thanks for taking the time to look into our question. Useful info. While it's true not every festival will afford that I can see where you're coming from.

Sorry, I'm posting this again out of sheer desperation.. I'm looking for a pub in London that I could film in at minimal cost for a day and a half or so. Very grateful for suggest…

There is The Cavendish Arms in Stockwell which is great with a bit of a rocky vibe and The Captain Cook in Fulham which is a little more up market/gastro pub type feel to it.

Bot…

Does anyone remember Quatermass and the Pit. Well I’ve got a great modern variation but would love to join up with another writer. franz@imperialfilmproductions.com

Our new Cinema equipment is stolen in London including Camera and Cine lenses kits:

RED Epic Dragon M Cine Camera (S.no- M02642), Mini Mag side SSD, RED LCD touchscreen (S.no: 73…

Thanks Alwyne for the info.

My film Little Shit is playing on Saturday 3rd March at 3:10pm (Shorts Session 5).
There's a Q&A after the film and it would be great to say hello to any SP members attending…

That would be great Helen, thanks. It also won Best British Short Film at the London Short Film Festival.
www.littleshitfilm.com

Camera insurance recommendations? Thanks

Highly recommend essex insurance - v easy to use and cheap
https://www.essexinsurancebrokers.com/quotebuyonline/

Preferably with own kit. Locations around Manchester, Blackburn, Leeds, Clitheroe and the Pendle moors. 40 min short, being made as a calling card for funded feature. Looking for …

Hi Steve,

Best place to post a call out like this is through the 'Production' > 'Get People' part of the site. Then it will be listed in the directory on the site and can be p…

Hi Shooters,

At our SHORT CUTS Launch Party earlier this month, we were lucky enough to be joined by Producer and SP member Manon Ardisson who has seen huge success with the brea…

Hello Shooters - thanks to all of you who posted in your questions for Manon. You can now find her answers to your questions over on the blog http://bit.ly/2sI2ISi

Hey! I'm Freddie, a sound mixer and designer based in London. I am currently looking for new films to mix, and would offer my services at a very reasonable rate, as I am currently…

Hi Freddie, I'll need some sound mixing for a film I just shot over the next month or so. Please get in touch at igor.mijavec02@gmail.com and we can discuss further if you're inte…

Are are you a talent agent who might be able to give me some friendly confidential advice about A-LIST for a project I'm involved in?

Or do you know one who could help?

Please g…

Hi Paddy. That's not my issue.
I'm sure it's a common question that comes up here though..! Thanks for taking the time to input
:)

Equally interested in scripts for Arab movie market

Hi Lawrence. I would be interested in doing this project. I am an experienced writer, with eight screenplay commissions in the last two years. I've written a number of historical …

HA HA HA! In England you used to have this thing called sarcasm, no?

Grow up. Have your balls even dropped?

Hi,

I'm looking to work with script writers with a view to making a short film.

As an idea I thought it might be nice to expand on the middle scene of my showreel which you can…

I have a super 8 camera and about 5 minutes worth of stock which is all paid for including the digital scanning, didn't get to use it on a music video recently as the camera was s…

HI Abi, I saw your recent post - sounds really exciting - I'm an actor and would definitely be up for collaborating. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
All the best,
Louise

We will fund films above $5m (equiv in £) - we work with a private finance fund, who require at least 30% in cash. We are able to bring in the 30% cash to films that meet the agen…

Hi, does time period matter with the action? As in does it have to be set in modern times, or can it be set a few decades ago etc? Thanks