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Black swamp Films needs to hire a cheeky looking dog for a music vid in hackney. Must be able to respond to certain commands like stand on hind legs. The dog will accompany a busk…

HI Brendon. Many Thanks for your response and what a fantasitic dog you have ..my favourite breed too ( daughter would love a cokerpoodle !).
I looking for a dog that can sit qui…

I’m looking for contacts at LA screening rooms. I just wondered any Shooters can share some places/names/phone/email details?

Anything you can share would be hugely appreciated.
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That's great Dan - many thanks.

I do have a contact at Raleigh but I'm still looking for names, phone numbers and email addresses for other venues - there's lots of gaps when I …

Preferably one that holds up to Equity minimum standards.

Looking for affordable rates.

Wow that's quite a difference! ;-)

I am making a low-budget feature film and seeking advice re the pros and cons of building a set versus finding a real location. As a filmmaker I'm aware of the creative pros re sh…

Yep, Berlin's less expensive for sure. Thanks for your thoughts, Paddy. Sean

In the light of current revelations about industry abuse, is it appropriate for Shooting People's actor profiles to have a 'perform nude?' field? It could, in effect, make it easy…

I believe that usually actor who are willing to do nudity doesn't see nudity such as a big deal. It's just acting.

Hello everyone,

Hope you're well.

I want and am hoping to make some INCREDIBLE short films (the kind that people won't forget) this year and in the near future, so that's why my…

Hi. I'm an independent filmmaker still learning about every single area. I don't know much but I'm willing to help with whatever you need.
Feel free to contact me.
Thanks

Hello have a lot of transcribing to do. A friend recommended getting a foot pedal, which seems like a good idea. Would welcome recommendations on which ones are best. Not sure if …

I am looking for a drone pilot to do some aerial shots for a documentary I am making set in Wales. Just wondering if anyone has worked with a commercial drone pilot they can recom…

The website address is www.aerialworx.co.uk

I'm looking for someone to create a dynamic, stylish and informative website - for me. It's a personal website promoting my services as a Producer/Production Mananger in the indep…

Thanks for the advice.

Hi All,

I've just shot half of my Sci-Fi Horror short in Vietnam and now I'm looking to run a crowd fund so I can finish off my film.

I'm interested in working with a PR compan…

I'd just like to add Simret; I'm sure you'll crack this nut. It's all a kind of magic and you're a creative magician. The old saying "where there's a will there's a way " is true.

Hey guys I

I have a great idea for a documentary series I would like to produce on social media and it's affect on society.

I'm looking for a team to bring the idea to life. Th…

Hi Shaleen very interesting topic. I t has been dealt with in the paper but not so much in video format. Would be very interested in helping. I am videographer and worked for 7 ye…

I haven't been in the film game for a while, but for some time I have been toying with producing a feature-length documentary on a very contemporary and highly controversial subje…

Dear all, a few months ago I wrote produced and directed my very first short film ever. All in one "session/from sunset to sunrise" with a microbudget and a super reduced cast and…

I've a short French comedy in post-production. It was shot in France with a French cast and after a few pick-ups to be filmed this month, it'l be ready for editing.

Best wishes…

Stephen I am the editor of my own films. At least for now. May it clash with opinions about directors who edit their own films in another thread on SP.

Evening all,

I'm shooting a short film called "Sylvia" and looking for talent to fulfill 3 roles. Here are the listings for the roles;

https://shootingpeople.org/production/work…

I've moved the shoot dates to the middle of January instead. I think shooting this in the run to Christmas is adding a whole extra level complexity.

Lots of enquiries for the rol…

I have a tasty 8-part TV comedy-drama script and I'm looking to team up with someone apt to pitch it to production companies, etc. Or to run a crowdfunding campaign so that we mig…

Hi Alwyne, I watched the "taster" and find it interesting, seems like the dark elements meets a weird approach an this is intriguing. I cannot offer any substantial help but I thi…

I'm anxious to work on a second short film based on my short "911 Lady"
it's a dark comedy about a couple who rents a cottage in upscale East Hampton, N.Y.
I am not a filmmaker…

Hi Adele, I've just sent you an email :)

Looking to potentially make a short film that is a Western and preferably starring a female lead to be shot in UK.

Stories can be anything but I'm interested to see what ideas yo…

Thank you everyone :)

Hi there

I need some help to export XML from FCP 10 for Premiere Pro. I export it but I just learned I need tranfer them to file on X2CC
https://itunes.apple.com/app/xto7-for-…

You have to buy XtoCC from App Store and use it to convert fcpxxml to normal xml.

Location in London - PAID

Hi, my name is Alex and I am currently finishing my MA in Film through the development of a London-based web-series. I am on an extremely tight budget …

Marlom is spot on with this, BTW ;-). Nothing in London is free because everyone keeps asking for freebies, but get out into the sticks and there are some real deals to do.

Hi,

I joined Shooting people on the advice of a guest lecturer I had this morning.

I am a 2nd year student studying Photography and Video in Leicester and film is defiantly the …

Thank you. I will definitely keep checking there!

Hi guys,

I'm co-producing a short film about Mental Health (fiction, not documentary). We aim to portray that kindness is powerful and that awareness - really seeing what's going…

Thank you all for your replies and links! This is very helpful for us and I enjoyed taking a look at all your work.

We are now 50% funded on Kickstarter! And it's amazing to be a…

Hi, I've finally conceded that making a movie isn't cheap. I'm looking for websites or shops that sell basic equipment, I.e lights, audio and cameras that are not too expensive. C…

Also, on top of enough batteries, you have to make sure you have enough chargers. Having a lot of batteries is one thing, but if you are unable to keep enough charged to do the j…

My movie starts with a party scene of approximately 20 minutes. I have a digital piano at my house and I want this scene to be charming. So I aim for a house with a grand piano in…

the book is a nice fantasy book,and the idea and dream is to make it to unternational movie.i belive and know it can happen and looking for the one to run with ....

I agree - Fact is any half decent writer, even a new one is likely to be hungry for more - overheads like money for food and rent work very well for all of us!yes we all work for …