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Original Post from Richard Harrison
Film Lawyer Wanted

Hi All,

I wondered if anyone could recommend a good, trustworthy film/media Lawyer who won't break the bank!

I've had quotes from people who charge £650 an hour huge compani…

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Literary Contacts-Agents-please reply

Hello From Richard in UK. I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels-with Screenplays too. I have tried finding literary agents, as I am Looking to sell their Film Rights. If anyone ha…

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from Vivian Kemp
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Looking for Storyboard Artist

Looking for a storyboard artist for an upcoming short film. Please message me, thanks in advance!

1 response, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

Hi Vivian

First off, I need to say my name is 'Bob Eckhard' but SP managed to corrupt my email such that I have to use my middle name psuedonym Leo Michael (middle names) as …

Original Post from Roger Hyams
Short film festivals

Dear Shooters,

I've submitted my new short film to several festivals, including those specific to shorts, such as Go Shorts & Hamburg. The film is narrative fiction, but might …

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from Adem Ay
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
Anyone used Screenwriting Staffing?

Hey Shooters,

Recently stumbled on this US-based website posting both paid and unpaid work for screenwriters (to see the paid opportunities you need to subscribe).

https://w…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

I won’t comment on the quality of the jobs, but I will say that I’ve tried without success to cancel my subscription and they don’t respond at all to my emails.

Original Post from richard kelly
FILM RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Hello, I am looking for someone to help me to sell the Film Rights to my 6 creator owned Graphic Novels. Trying to find Literay Agents is a chore. Some have screenplays. Some are …

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from PHIL WEST
Most recent response from Loren Kinsella
British Films Market?

Hello, I've been given an official invitation to the British Films Market, but I just wanted to find out if anyone in this SP community has been to BFM before and what they though…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

Yes, of course.
You can email me at: lorenkinsella@gmail.com
and we'll take it from there.

Original Post from richard kelly
Looking for Connections- Film Rights

Hello Everyone, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels, some with Screenplay Adaptions. I am aware of literary agents, I am looking for someone who is either a Manager or has Conne…

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
Most recent response from Tristan Marshall
need volunteers for pre-prod'

We are currently working on the pre-production of a documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
We need some help to finalize our proposal. Our producer already started look…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

Hello

I am interested in being a part of this project. My email address is tris1999@gmail.com

Thanks

Tristan

Original Post from Shona Charlton
Location needed in London for a charity film

Hi all,
I'm shooting a film for a leading charity working to prevent suicide and self-harm. We have a London-based cast and an original song already recorded. Everyone is donatin…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

This is now sorted thanks to Tony.
Not sure how to close the query so I’m adding this edit.

Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Robyn Hargreaves
Movie Monsters

Hi everyone,

I don't normally post here, but I'm a writer/director with a bit of... writer's block.

I'm writing a low-budget horror with a monster, so I've been revisiting h…

16 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

Hi George,

One that sprung to mind is It from 'It Follows'. A sort of paranormal sexually-transmitted demon that slowly follows you until it gets close enough to kill and maim …

Original Post from richard kelly
Manager Needed-With Connections

Hello, Everyone From the UK, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels some have screenplay adaptions. Check out http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I have Different Genre's Horror, T…

1 year, 2 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Mutton
Sound Guy seeks Projects

Afternoon (or good morning whenever you stumble across this message)

I have been actively involved in sound projects for over 2 years now and I am looking for more opportunitie…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Hi Brian, I'm in Manchester

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Accountants

Hi there,

Please can anyone recommend specialist accountants for film & television? Asking for a friend who runs a small production company and is looking to move accountants.

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Thanks Nic and Uriel!

Xenia :)

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from A.L. Nott
Spotlight - the Petition...

Hi all,

In solidarity with my actor friends, I'm sharing the link to the petition to remove Spotlight's new tiered memberships.

https://www.change.org/p/spotlight-remove-ti…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Looks like the campaign's working?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67284716

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Help Needed - Film Finance Plan

Help needed helping create a Film Business Plan.

Dear All,

I desperately need help creating a Business Plan for a £5.6m budget feature film, HANDFUL OF THIEVES, due to be s…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Thanks very much Alwyne,

Much appreciated and really appreciate the help that Shooters give each other. If there's any advice or help I can offer back please ask any time.

B…

Original Post from Nick Ayton
Most recent response from Sascha Fromeyer
Virtual Production

I'm looking for a virtual production partner expert in the latest VFX and visual effects and techniques...

Who would you recommend?

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Hi Nick. There are quite a few on our books.
I would think you might want to start your journey with Victor.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vctrprz/
I will put you in touch with …

Original Post from Vanya Tomova
Most recent response from Cecile Sinclair
Colourist looking for projects

Hi all,
I'm a freelance colourist based in North London. As I'm in between projects with a lot of waiting going on, I'd prefer to keep myself busy in my free time in order to gai…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Hi Vanya !
My name is Cecile - I’m an actor and together with a friend (bex) we filmed
Something she wrote. This is my first time producing and in al honesty I think I should S…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
LOOKING for very good writer, to write with other ( French Writer to make script, from Pitch./treat…

Looking for great experiented writer. to set up script fm our original story,
WHEN INDIANA JONES MEET DA VINCI CODE "
is for feature film
contact me here
DON CLOVIS

17 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Well I’m a fan of both so happy to have a go!

Original Post from Thomas Michaelson
Most recent response from Athanasia Bartzoka
Advice on Funding

Hi Shooters,

We launched a fundraiser for our next film project a while back but have stalled £1500 short of our target. Anyone have any advice on where we might look for furth…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Hi Tom!
Congrats!

I would start by mentioning in your social media and in the pitch in the platform, about your EP.
A video always helps so maybe you and the main crew coul…

Original Post from Jon King
Script Pitch Bulletin

Is this month's Script Pitch Bulletin happening? Or have I missed it? Did anyone else get it? Be grateful to hear from you if you did. Cheers!"

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Big thanks Adem -- much appreciated!

Original Post from Xenia Glen
UK Short Film Funding Survey

Filmmaker, Nia Childs, has set up a brilliant survey for filmmakers who are "making short films in the UK, who have made films WITHOUT the help from public funders."

It’s a gre…

1 year, 2 months ago
Original Post from Colin Fraser
Film Stills Experience

Morning Everyone!

I'm Colin, a Freelance Photographer based in Bristol looking to get into the world of stills photography and wanted to offer my services for free to gain a bi…

1 year, 2 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Film Business Plan

Morning Everyone,

I'm looking for a Film Accountant, or an experienced Producer who can help me put together a comprehensive Film Business Plan for my upcoming feature, HANDFUL…

1 year, 2 months ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Samantha Locock
The London Film Festival

Hi everyone,

Will anyone here be attending the London Film Festival this year?

I am new to the industry and wanted to attend, however, most events are sold out. It looks lik…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

I’m a bit late as it’s over now! But a film I produced, Rice Ball, was screened on Sunday as it was part of the BFI x BMW Filmmaking Challenge :)

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