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Original Post from Maria Ann Hylton MSc, MA.
Need a web developer any recommendations?

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…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks for the advice.

Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for recommended social media/PR companies who can help with film campaigns?

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…

10 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Shaleen Campbell
Most recent response from Alfredo Broccolo
Anyone interested in creating a docu series on how social media affects society?

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…

21 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Would love help producing my documentary Urban Apocalypse.

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…

8 years ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
A 2nd short film or a super low budget feature? what's better to kickstart a directing career?

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…

8 years ago
Original Post from Stephen M. Hunt
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Are there any fluent French editors on SP?

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…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Richard  Prendergast
Looking for talent for a short film

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…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from Sergio Falchi
Looking for someone to pitch a script or run a crowdfunding campaign.

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…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Adele Schwartz
Most recent response from Sergio Falchi
I'm a writer of short stories-I've recently completed a short film based on one of my stories-- I a…

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…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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

Original Post from Mark Owen
Does anyone have any Western short scripts?

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…

16 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thank you everyone :)

Original Post from Durul Gur
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
nee help with xml export from FCP 10 for premiere

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-…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

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

Original Post from Alexandre Guedes de Sousa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location in London - PAID - LOW BUDGET - ANY SUGGESTIONS?

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 …

6 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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.

Original Post from Becky Handley
Student filmmaker

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 …

4 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thank you. I will definitely keep checking there!

Original Post from Magdalena Herfurtner
Short film about Mental Health

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…

13 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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…

Original Post from James Kearney
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Looking for beginners film making equiptment.

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…

25 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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…

Original Post from Emre Sen
Looking for a house in London (or close) with a grand piano (can be baby grand) to shoot a party sc…

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…

8 years ago
Original Post from amir efraim
Most recent response from jane foster
looking for good and "hungry" screenwriter in order to create a good film from a very nice fantasy …

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 ....

4 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

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 …

Original Post from Mark Daniels
Most recent response from Syd Heather
Short comedy film seeking producer

Hello!

We are looking for a producer to work with on our upcoming short film THE EXAM BOARD. It's a comedy short about the people who write those annoying textbook questions. You…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Mark and Akaash,

I'm very interested in your script 'The Exam Board' and would love to give it a read and see if I can help you both produce this short film. It's a very rela…

Original Post from Mark Daniels
Most recent response from Kate Kelly
Also looking for an actress for a short play

It's on for just two nights at Full Disclosure’s XPOSED at the Hen Chickens Theatre on the 19th and 20th November.

It's hopefully a poignant comedy about a working-class couple f…

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hey,
Sounds good, im not sure I’m quite up to date on her, it’s on the ‘To Do List’ but my spotlight and showreel is below.
Thanks,

Kate
Show reel - https://vimeo.com/211273304

Original Post from Stephen Barton-King
Career change - I did it!

I just wanted to say to all aspiring filmmakers/technicians/artists that after one year of doing some small paid gigs and working for free whilst making money in p/t jobs, I am no…

13 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thank you

Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from cath le couteur
What Got You Hooked On Filmmaking?

Hi SP,

We're relaunching our SP instagram channel, and want to do something a little differently. We want to use the platform to spotlight our community, but without just sharing…

19 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Love the trainspotting one.. So true on Born Slippy...

Original Post from Christopher Ian Smith
Can anybody recommend a good low-cost solution for transcription and closed-captions? Thx

I have an 80 minute english language documentary film that needs to be transcribed with timecodes for subtitles / close captions. Any recommendations for fast cheap, accurate ser…

8 years ago
Original Post from Mark Daniels
Looking for an actor for a short play

Looking to cast a male actor in his 50s for a short play I wrote.

It's on for just two nights at Full Disclosure’s XPOSED at the Hen & Chickens Theatre on the 19th and 20th …

3 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Thanks so much guys! I am meeting with the director tomorrow and I'll get back to you soon. Thank you !!

Original Post from Danann Breathnach
Most recent response from Carol Ellis
Free Headshot Session for Actors/Models

I’m an award winning, London based commercials & drama director.
You can view my work here: www.danannbreathnach.com

I’ve recently decided to expand into portrait photography…

2 responses, most recent 8 years ago.

Hi Danaan, same is Iante! I emailed but it wasn't successful. Is there a different email I can send to?
Thank you

Original Post from Jonathan Hamer
Is anyone looking for a composer to collaborate with?

Hi SP Community,

I see so many films getting made through this website, I'm sure some of you wonderful filmmakers must need original music to be written for your productions. I h…

8 years ago