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Original Post from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Final Draft Tagger

Anyone fluent with this? I need some advice please and am at franz@imperialfilmproductions.com as I’m revising an old script but don’t want to have to completely redo its Tagger.…

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Mark Owen
Any DP available from 6th-8th December in Broadstairs for showreel collaboration?

Am looking to film an actor/actress showreel material with improv/planned scenes in and around Broadstairs on 6th-8th December. I will direct the scenes but myself and actors are …

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors, editors & actresses in South London …

Hello, I am looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors & actresses in and around the South East London area. If you are starting out with DSLR, Smartphones or e…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

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Original Post from Lawrence Perry
How much does it cost to make a documentary?

I am involved with others on the creation of a new documentary series.

I wondered how much it cost to make the Animals of Africa by David Attenborough (each episode) that is fro…

7 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

I found a fund to do it John, and have a film producer with experience in motion pictures, and we were just talking about the figures required for a documentary. We are largely go…

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Writer/Director Seeking UK (ideally London) Based Producer! YOU?

YOU: are a London based producer with at least two short films under your belt.
YOU: are you looking for a new collaborator/writer/director.
YOU: would like to make a new exciti…

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Mark Wiggins
Most recent response from John Lubran
Raising money for Mark Milsome's family

Mark was tragically killed when a stunt went wrong on the BBC/Netflix drama he was working on in Ghana last weekend.

We are trying to raise as much money as we can to help his fa…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Mark is a Builth Wells man, just down the road from me. It's a tragedy that no money can heal but it's a fund raising campaign that is going to help them cope with some of the pra…

Original Post from Linda Barnett
Most recent response from Alan Fleet
Short Film Collabs in NorthWest, Midlands, Manchester area

I have recently graduated from university studying Film, and I would like to kickstart my postgraduate application by making a couple of films. I have two short film scripts in th…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Hello Linda and Neil,
I am a screenwriter who lives in Cheshire (Northwich) and have made five short films. These can all be seen on YouTube at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRlwxYG5…

Original Post from Mark Wiggins
Looking for a project to test my new Panasonic EVA1 (Varicam Mini) in real world conditions.

I'm looking for a production on which I can test my new Panasonic EVA1 in real world conditions. For those that don't know, the EVA1 is the baby of the Varicam family (Deathnote,…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Really good in testing. I've been customizing it with my own accessories. Also, Wooden Camera have come out with a PL mount for it. Its a 10 minute conversion and reversable.

Original Post from Jack Lang
A Short Film Adaptation of Alistair MacLeod's "In The Fall"

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 …

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

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

Original Post from Benjamin Field
Are you a filmmaker seeking Distribution?

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…

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Lotte Lewis
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I am looking for (unpaid) experience/training in making films!

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…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

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

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Anyone got a pet / tame / trained crow in the London area?

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…

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Alice Charles
Most recent response from Melissa Dean
I'm looking for two black female actors for a play reading at the Theatre Royal Stratford on Saturd…

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…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Alice,

Have you filled the role?

Best
Melissa

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Shepperton Screenwriting Festival Earlybird Discount

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…

7 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Jordan Bunton-Williams
Producer needed for narrative short film (heavy drama). Inspirational true story of 7 year old boy …

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 …

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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

Original Post from Mark Owen
Most recent response from John Lubran
Any women wish to partake in documenting their experiences of sexual exploitation/harrassment in th…

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…

16 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

Much obliged sir

Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Looking for a rundown transit van

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…

7 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Black Swamp Films
Hiring a dog ? Where How ?

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…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Tony Franks
Screening rooms in Los Angeles?

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.

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Jordan Bunton-Williams
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Are there any UK people/companies that offer script budgeting and scheduling services?

Preferably one that holds up to Equity minimum standards.

Looking for affordable rates.

10 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

Wow that's quite a difference! ;-)

Original Post from Sean McConville
Are there any experienced/trained production designers on here?

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…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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

Original Post from Channel Mitchell
Most recent response from Thiago Vono
'Perform nude?' field in SP actor profiles: Appropriate?

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…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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

Original Post from Josh Merritt
Most recent response from Thiago Vono
WRITER-FILMMAKER looking to meet PRODUCERS for potential collaborations

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…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 12 months ago.

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

Original Post from Louise Orton
Recommendations for transcription foot pedals and software

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 …

8 years ago
Original Post from Anita Hawser
Most recent response from Stefanie Williams
Drone filming

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…

13 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

The website address is www.aerialworx.co.uk