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Original Post from Aaron Wheeler
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
I'm heading to LA in a few months to find work experience, any advice? Or does anyone want to meet …

So I am planning on heading to LA for a few weeks in May. I have been working in the film industry in London for a couple of years as a junior creative for a fairly large commerci…

16 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Buppha, do you have an agent in the U.K.? Have them set you up with a manager in Los Angeles. If you've done zero in the U.K., you'll need to get film on yourself. Shorts are fine…

Original Post from Bhavik C. Pankhania
Most recent response from Pablo Lario
Is anyone shooting in the next couple of weeks?

Hi,

I'm looking to build up my general 'on set' experience, prior to working on my own shoot. I am happy to help out if needed, or I can simply just hang back in the shadows and …

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Bhavik,

We are filming on 22nd and 23rd in London.

Send me your email if you are interested.

Best regards, Pablo

Original Post from SONJA NASH
Car Enthusiasts Needed

Hey Shooters

I'm looking for Car enthusiasts for a documentary being shot in London in June.
Must be really knowledgeable and know your stuff! Male or female.

Also looking for…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi - can you email me?

sonjanashpr@yahoo.co.uk

Original Post from Nathaniel Francis
Best LED lighting kit to buy for small corporate company

Hey Shooters/Gaffers

Im looking to add a few more bits to my lighting package and want a strong LED light. Can anyone recommend a good buy for this please?

Thank you so much fo…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from SONJA NASH
Most recent response from Adrian Thurston
Cannes: Accommodation needed

Hey Shooters

I'm looking for accommodation for the Cannes festival as have been let down last minute on a booking.

Need a double room preferably ensuite from : May 15th > 27t…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Antibes is not far away, is much cheaper and more available than Cannes, it's by the coast and is more beautiful ;)

Original Post from Stuart Wright
Most recent response from SONJA NASH
Cannes - need a room?

Accommodation in Cannes for festival in shared flat. From 12-21st.

Flatmate dropped out due to family crisis.


Available now.

10 mins to Palais. By the beach at one end of Cr…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Stuart - do you have a room in Cannes this year?

Original Post from Anthony Hett
Does anybody have a car we can use?

Hi, we're shooting a low budget short film about dementia in Walthamstow, London this coming Thursday (13th April). We need a car for a scene and was hoping that someone on here m…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from MARCO TRANCHINA
Most recent response from Adam Ethan Crow
I would like to know why people don't answer their email on this site !!

I think is totally childish don't answer email and I know we are all busy but answering email will underline your professional attitude towards this job

I don't know if is full …

13 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

I take no response as a no. If they wanted to know you, or work with you they'd make the time.

Original Post from Paul Mousley
Script coverage / reading service from an experienced tv writer.

Hi there. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Paul and I've had over 100 hours of tv broadcast in the last 20 years - everything from soaps to police procedurals, dramas, kids and a…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi everyone. Thanks for getting in touch. Sorry for the slight delay in replying. Please email me on paulmousley@me.com and we can start moving things along. Ta!

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Lifelike dummies

For my horror film I am looking for 3 lifelike female dummies or even 1, not the mannequin type from shops but more rubbery and lifelike ones. I need to hang them upside down and…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Jane,

http://lifecast.co.uk/hiresale/ and similar companies may have them to hire - if you don't need much detail/painting etc you may get away with old leftovers :-) Custom …

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Patricia Hetherington
What am I (and we) doing wrong?

Well, the fourth Meetup/Facebook group for local filmmakers I tried to run failed and I don't really know what to do next. The lack of enthusiasm in members was appalling!

I hav…

28 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Matthew
I run Action On The Side. It's a collaborative bespoke filmmaking project based in London where we make a short film in a month. It sounds like it would be a good oppor…

Original Post from Jack Stanton
J&R Casting services for independant filmmakers

Hi guys

For Independent film makers out there (Amateur & Professional), If you are looking for any casting services, we can negotiate a good deal with you on prices/fees

We …

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Xenia.

Unfortunately our own studios are too busy to hire out however... there are several spaces you can use.

Your best bet is probably Spotlight Studios, as you are provide…

Original Post from David Knight
Shooting a short on a smartphone at night

Hi All

I have an idea for a short film and i'm thinking of shooting on a smart phone (iPhone 6 or 7). As the story takes place at night i know that this isn't the most ideal form…

7 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

i'll check it out. thank you.

Original Post from Jack Stanton
Most recent response from Paul Camilleri
London Industry Meet Up

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

5 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Yes I did a few moments ago.

Original Post from Darren Roberts
I'm looking for a mid sized open plan office space in London for a short film shoot in early June, …

Hello

I'm planning on making a short film in early June this year and I need a mid sized open plan office for a one day shoot.

I'm ideally looking for somewhere in South or Sout…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sas Carey
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
18 year old US budding actor would like to meet others this summer in London

I make documentary films. www.nomadicare.org/project/migration is my latest. In July my-18 year-old grandson will spend a month in London. It is his first trip abroad. If you need…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Sas,

All the main drama schools in London run summer courses, here's a few:

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama summer short courses:
http://www.cssd.ac.uk/summer-short-…

Original Post from Ellen Alberti
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
A very talented animator, help me encourage and advise her please?

Hey everyone,
So one of my closest friends suffers from aspergers (a form of autism) because of this she has been home schooled her entire life until she reached college, there s…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Ellen,

Thanks for sharing this on SP, her work is lovely!

You should definitely take Robin up on his offer and put them in touch.

You could also subscribe to the SP Animati…

Original Post from James Argyll
Great office to share at Shepperton Studios

£375/month. would suit somebody working from a laptop. Very comfortable and fresh environment. You like the room as soon as you walk through the door.

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Aaron  Christian
Looking for producers to connect with

Hi All,

Name is Aaron. I'm a commercial and content director, working mainly with luxury clients for the last 4 years.

I'm currently looking to expand my network of producers …

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Mykea Perry
Most recent response from Ashley Jacobs
Looking for shortfilms for a south east London film screening

Hello
My name is Mykea Perry and I'm looking for 5-6 shortfilms of no longer than around 20 minutes to screen on the 15th or April at the community owned deptford cinema. Tickets …

11 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

to Mykea

Hope you are well, I have a 15 minute documentary about dyslexia that I also have and might be appealing and interesting to you.

regards Ashley Jacobs

ashleyhjacobs1…

Original Post from Valentine Taylor
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
scriptwriter/collaborator/soundboard required

Hello all. Looking for a fellow visonary to assist finishing a few scripts. Just someone I can connect with to share ideas, passion and direction for pushing my projects forward. …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Hi, this sounds great! We have a script pitch page under the production tab which might be of interest to you.

Original Post from Ben Butler
DEDOLIGHT KIT FOR SALE

Would anyone be interested in buying DLED daylight balanced three head battery and mains operational DEDOLIGHT Kit?

The Kit is in excellent condition and has only been used a ha…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Ira Giorgetti
Looking For An Accountant

Anyone have any London-based accountants who specialise in film and media production they could recommend? Setting up a new video production house and would like to consult with a…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

Could I get an email address?

Original Post from sabina jay
Cannes Producers Network

Hello I will be attending Cannes this year. I have not been for a while and it seems to have changed considerably over the last few years. I was wondering if any other producers…

8 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Jordan Malonga
Most recent response from Elizabeth Multer
Best steps to becoming a script supervisor?

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone had any insight into becoming a script supervisor? What is the best route to take in doing so? Preferably around London?

The overall aim i…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 1 month ago.

I've heard good things about the NFTS course. I'll be leading a short, intensive training in June at LFS - http://lfs.org.uk/workshops/lfs-workshops/2608/script-supervision-and-co…

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