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Hi all,

Do you live in Canterbury, or nearby in Kent?

I run a filmmaking project called Action On The Side. We are running the project in Canterbury in May. It's a skills devel…

Thanks Andy and Philip. I'll flick you both private messages

I was asked why a director shouldn’t edit his/her own films today. Again. So I thought I’d just do a post about it for future reference.

Why you shouldn’t edit your own films.

F…

Thanks again Dan et al. I'd like to observe the process applied to a film I had nothing to do with: so if any friendly editors in the central belt of Scotland or Newcastle would l…

Hello everyone. Im looking to pay someone to teach me basic documentary / short film making in central london, is anyone interested?

Im happy to pay per hour / day and im open to…

Always start with a script - that part is my expertise....Which I teach. Just finishing my documentary film 'Trial by Fire' which I directed and produced - check on IMDB. If you…

i have directed a short film and not sure if the sound is good enough to send it to film festivals. I think it is but i don't no.
please help?

https://vimeo.com/201513848
Pass…

Hi Martin
That really helps thank you so much for your help.

Hi,

Was wondering if their are any writers who have used both programmes, which one they prefer and why?

No mention of the dreaded Final Draft here... Fade In Pro is the best there is in my opinion, certainly worth the £50 with all the free updates

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…

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…

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 …

Hi Bhavik,

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

Send me your email if you are interested.

Best regards, Pablo

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…

Hi - can you email me?

sonjanashpr@yahoo.co.uk

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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 …

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

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…

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!

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

i'll check it out. thank you.

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…

Yes I did a few moments ago.

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…

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…

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-…

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…

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…

£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.

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 …

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 …

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…