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Original Post from Wayne Wills
Looking for UK Co-Producers to Drive Multi Genre Feature Length Screenplays

Hi,

We are Buzzmedia Network (www.buzzmedia.net) an award winning film production company based in the Netherlands looking for UK co-producers to drive forward a slate of quality…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Daniel Dunt
Shadowing opportunities in London or Cambridge (UK)?

I am (budding) Screenwriter/Director (currently working as a Freelance Copywriter) looking for shadowing opportunities in Cambridge or London (UK). From September, I will be study…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks for the suggestion, Bridget! I've applied to join.

Original Post from James Kearney
Any of you guys hire?

I'm writing shorts and features (screenplay) at the moment. I write black comedy and drama based on true events. I was wondering if any of you guys would like to read some of my s…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Gemma Paul
Looking for anyone in the Dorset area who would like to Team Up

I am a new writer in Dorset looking for anyone in the area who would like to team up and make some films with.

I have a few shorts in mind which I'm just fine tuning and it woul…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Benny Tetteh-Lartey
Music supervision and composition for documentary/film. Would you like real quality and originality?

With over 30 years experience in sound and music recording my music has come to be recognised by top producers and performers such as Kipper Eldridge and Joan Armatrading. My musi…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from Gerry Byron
Anybody like to edit/improve this comedy script?

Dougie is originally from just outside Kingston, Jamaica and Eamon is very late of County Cork. They swig stuff sitting on boxes outside their shed and sound off about incomers fr…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

That is a broader question to answer, IMHO. Your script is a very gently-paced, slice-of-life story. That mans not a lot happens, and when something does, it's not earth shatterin…

Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Looking for a Production Company interested in a new Feature Script!

I'm looking for a Production Company interested in putting the budget to bring to life my Script "Barback" a drama-comedy about Gary, a Glass Collector in an infamous bar in Londo…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Channel Mitchell
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
When is the next Shooting People networking event?

Title says it all. Thanks

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

We're hosting a networking party on September 26th at the Hackney Attic from 6.30pm onwards, it's free and open to all: http://bit.ly/2eQr2HV

See you there!

Original Post from Jim Coby
Do you need a Casting Director?

Hey folks

If you are ever looking for a Casting Director who gets the job done ON TIME and to the standard that you expect, then look no further.

Jim Coby Casting have nearly 10…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Email us :)

Original Post from Adam Docker
Most recent response from shirley day
Looking for short creative scripts

I'm a DOP but I'm also a director of an established but small boutique production company www.redearthstudio.com we've peen producing TV and branded content since 2003.

We have k…

30 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

HI Adam. I have a number of scripts, in various genres. Please contact me on createfilms@mac.com Website is: https://www.waveneyvalleyproductions.co.uk

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Vlad Iliescu
Looking for a filmmaker or video artist to collaborate with

I am looking for a super talented filmmaker or video artist to collaborate with. I have been developing a music project of my own for a while now and I am planning the first of a …

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Patrick, I would also be interested to hear more about your music project. I'm at the start of waiting for film and directing but have a solid background in fine art and as a d…

Original Post from Will Davies
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Professional Light Meter Vs. iPhone App?

I was curious if any cinematographers have tried using iPhone apps like Lux, Pocket Light Meter and myLightMeter, and seen how they compare with professional light meters? I'm th…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Those Iphone apps are quite good. However, in general I light with a Spot meter. Its what I'm comfortable with. I also light with a meter when shooting digital as well as film;…

Original Post from Christopher Ian Smith
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Tax Accountant to deal with UK Tax Rebate on feature film.

We are about to embark on the process of sorting the UK Film Tax Rebate for a feature documentary. It would be great if anyone can suggest/recommend a trustworthy, experienced and…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

I'll PM you - film accountant I've used on several features and moved my own company accounts over to - very keenly priced and plenty of movies/tax credits/etc stuff for movies.

Original Post from Gerard Gray
Most recent response from Gemma Paul
Can anyone recommend a small studio space for a 7min short in the Dorset and Bedford regions?

Been let down by location. Looking for a new studio space or dark quiet place appropriate for filming a 7min short in either the Dorset or Bedfordshire regions? Set is purely a de…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

I may have access to something on Portland. My dad owns a business park there and we have a lot of spare rooms. They would need to be dressed though. We may have a spare desk or t…

Original Post from Michael Brand
Does anyone have a large apartment to hire for filming over a couple of weeks in October in Cheshir…

We are seeking an apartment in Cheshire that we can use for filming our feature. The entire film will be shot in the apartment and the dates will be 9th October to 22nd October 20…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Brilliant. Cheers Richard. Will give it a try:)

Original Post from Simon Russell
Most recent response from addison jay
Are you looking for a music supervisor? Look me up! Thanks.

Since 1996 I have worked in various roles at the iconic Rough Trade Shops, where I received a thorough education in music past and present and made hundreds of contacts at all lev…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Simon - Would love to know more. Please email me at wmiuk2000@yahoo.co.uk and I will make contact. Thanks Jay

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Filmmaking & Acting Podcasts

Hi Everyone,

I just came across a really interesting actors podcast on: http://inanything.com/

And I was wondering what other filmmaking or acting podcasts / youtube channels / …

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

this one featuring discussions with critics about their favourite films is good, especially considering most podcasts with people talking about films (rather than filmmaking) tend…

Original Post from Caitlin Middleton
Most recent response from Charles Normsaskul
Looking for producers / directors / DOPs to collaborate with on a surreal black comedy short

I'm a writer with a short (18mins-ish) script that I'm looking to get into production.

It's a black comedy about mental health and I think there's a lot of scope to do something…

12 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Caitlin

I love black comedies and would love to read your script. Please could you send it to charlesnormsaskul@gmail.com

I am yet to make a film myself and am just trying to…

Original Post from Natasha Berger
Most recent response from Jon Howard
I'm thinking about shooting a (1 day) short over Christmas holiday week - curious if anyone has don…

Your thoughts/experiences re crew availability, weather (mostly indoor and night scenes so light not decisive issue).

Is this a really bad idea?

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Bear in mind most of the camera/grip/lighting rental houses & other facilities will be closed between Christmas & New Year, and those that aren't will run with a skeleton …

Original Post from Ignacio Garcia Sanchez
Looking for writers and/or editors. Who wants to help me re-edit a documentary film and construct t…

I finished a Documentary Short Film for University and I would like to re-edit it to try to get the most of it.

The film is now 30 minutes long. Since I was the director, the ci…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Godwin Hanson
Best laptops to run premiere pro on a £200-600 budget?

What's a good laptop that can run premiere pro/photoshop that costs between £200-£500? I currently have a leveno thinkpad T420 which cant run an editing software.I am an english l…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Camera phone 25 fps

Good evening all,

I am shooting a short 'found footage' film as part of an anthology film and wish to shoot it on a smartphone. However the distributor has requested all films to…

9 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks Alwyne. Indeed I got myself one a few months ago and got Filmic Pro. Gonna have a play around with it

Original Post from Benny Tetteh-Lartey
Do you require a music supervisor?

I run my own recording studio for any film maker ready to put music to film or documentary. Are you requiring atmospheric music?

30 years of recording experience qualifies me to…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Benny Tetteh-Lartey
I run my own recording studio for any film maker ready to put music to film or documentary. Are you…

30 years of recording experience qualifies me to supply music to film. Most genres of music are covered from percussion, cello, violin, piano, duduk, combuitar, guitar and orchest…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Reality Check
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Doc Makers Map

I just attended Sheffield Doc/Fest and there was a lot of talk of "getting your foot in the door" and "just pick up a camera and shoot something" I thought it would be really help…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Tied in with this issue, I published a guide (web & print) earlier this year, titled The Camera Map. One of the aims was to build a resource for newbie filmmakers of all the w…

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