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Hey Shooters!

I'm working with a small Scottish crew helmed by producers who have previously worked with Netflix, the BBC and MTP (now with THE Alan Davies of QI fame onboard as …

Thanks for the help anyway Elizabeth! We've got a few podcasts in mind!

Afternoon All,

If any of you have short films, features or documentaries sitting on a shelf and you'd like them to at least try to earn you some extra income then it might be wit…

Hi I am looking to get experience in filmmaking - most training courses are too expensive - if anyone is making a film & would be happy for me to come along and learn from bei…

Lotte doesn't exist any more, not if you click on her name...

I need some good, close-up, unobstructed footage of a crow perching and then taking-off. I can't find stock footage that fits the bill so must shoot some myself. Just don't have a…

Ideally, one actor aged 30-50, the other aged 50+ Please contact asap for more details. Unfortunately, this isn't paid but I can pay travel expenses and will provide lunch and ref…

Hi Alice,

Have you filled the role?

Best
Melissa

Hi Guys,

Hope you're having a great day, just wanted to let you know that for the rest of November there is a 10% off discount code for entry into the Shepperton Screenwriting Fe…

Short film (14 minutes) segment of feature film script which is a 2017 Final Draft Big Break quarter-finalist and has been given a “consider” verdict. Budget and schedule already …

Thanks Reiss. I’ve just sent you an email.

Aimed at women, notably actresses and female crew members:

Dear Ladies,

For the foreseeable future, I will be running a campaign known as "Why Should I?" - This will be a platfo…

Much obliged sir

Does anyone own, know someone who owns, or know where we could get, a rundown transit van (ideally yellow or white)? Looking to borrow one for a film shoot for 2-3 days in Decembe…

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…