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Hi all,

I have something to ask! My film ''DID'' has been selected to compete for the Film of the Month but awkwardly the embedded video from Vimeo is showing an error and it doe…

The last time I used Vimeo, I think vids were placed in a queue for processing. Users on the paid service were given priority. Perhaps the queue is particularly long today.

Hello Shooters!

I would love to explore working in film programming and was wondering if anyone in this community works in this area and could offer some advice on ways of buildi…

Hi!

I am a Producer, accepting submissions of screenplays for a new Dramatic Short Narrative Film.

My previous project is currently touring Film Festivals worldwide and has bee…

Please send all questions, comments, scripts, etc to the email

softproductionsubmissions@gmail.com

Thanks

Any actors out there needing a new reel edit or update? Get in contact

I am a producer and I’m looking for a director to collaborate on a short.
The film project I try to get off the ground is a drama that is based on our today’s social and economic …

Hi Michael,

How are things?

Would love the chance to be involved, I am looking for a film to direct in the new year and the opportunity to.

Would you be open to chatting to me …

Hi All,

I'm looking for some short films scripts from any screenwriters who would like to collaborate on short form drama.

I've produced and written a number of shorts over the…

Hi David,

It would be great to see something a comedic edge to it but overall deals with more serious, realistic subject matter. The only preference we have is on duration; some…

Looking for contract templates for film production, e.g. producer agreements (between production company and producer), writer agreements, cast and crew contracts, etc.

Is there…

Frankly any templates are only any use as examples and as inspiration anyway - anything serious should be drawn up by your own legal counsel (who you can sue if they give bad advi…

I'm soon going to be looking for cast members for a short film, the short will be very drama heavy and so the chemistry between the leads is going to make or break it, however the…

Hi Anthony,

Are there any pubs near you with backrooms? Otherwise, church halls and scout huts are always good options.

I'm sure this subject has been discussed in other threads but I can't seem to find one with the answers that I need. I am basically looking for advice or case studies on limited c…

On Udemy.com there is free course about creating a limited company in the Uk.

I am offering my steadicam services. I am looking to collaborate with anyone whether it be on short films, features, Web series or music promos.

So please do get in touch.

Andr…

Hello fellow filmmakers,

At the beginning of the year I formed a new production company called ‘Tractorni’ with my partner in crime, Ignacio Maiso. To date we have written and p…

Hello Shooters!

My name's Georgie and I'm the company director of a recently incorporated documentary production company called Little Bear Films.

Which sounds very grand, does…

I just wanted to take the time to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to this thread. It's been my first experience of testing the SP waters and I have to say I've…

Dear All, I apologize for the "off topic" question:

I live in Italy but thinking about a relocation...Just Today opens a local governmental "call" for a bursary that could be gra…

I'm finding it a bit of a palava to trawl through festivals looking for places that actually have a web-series competition. And many of those that advertise themselves as having o…

@Nick Hilton Also google Pilot Light Festival in Manchester

We're halfway through our campaign, and 20% towards our goal of 13,400 EUR, but struggling to reach a wider audience. Does anyone have experience with booster services or any advi…

OK, after seeing the pitch, you need to hit up as many LGBT organizations as you can. Go to groups and meetings. Answer questions. Let them meet you in person.

Hello everyone!

I really wonder about screen to stage adaptations. Recently I've watched a film and it was really inspirational. I've also seen this topic in a theatre show recen…

The rights position will vary, but in general you want to find the author/author's agent and ask them if the film rights have gone, who owns them, or if you could option them for …

Ive been told to write a script for a short 3 minute campaign film but the whole film will be played out in reverse. How does one go about formatting and writing this? Any ideas?
…

Seen that car commercial on at the moment? Sc 1 shows the revenge and you wonder why. Then Super "two days earlier" for Sc2 which explains why, or email my franz@imperialfilmprod…

Hello all,

I'm a Londoner trying to get into the field of science documentaries, and I'd love to meet and chat to like-minded people. I want to share concepts, look for collabor…

Did you guys ever manage to Meetup?

I am in pre-production of a documentary about some of the most innovative medical research in history.

I have access and would be happy to d…

Hello,I am an spanish choreographer that just moved to London and I am looking for new collaborators for one of my favourites art forms, videodance.

Don't need much, just a good …

Hello Sheida,

I missed the first opportunity to collaborate on the first video, but would love to be part of the next.
I've always been interested in developing a dance project …

Writer/Director wanted to collaborate on a series of 6 instagram videos (15 seconds each) which introduce a new premium skin care product for men in an amusing way. Seeking big id…

I am 23 years old and I live just outside of London in Buckinghamshire. I really want to develop my interest in film making and photography but I just lack the experience to impro…

SP hold local meets and there is the monthly Lunch Club in central London for serious professional networking organised by Gareth Owen who runs Roger Moore's office at Pinewood. …

I am a recent graduate, currently filming events for free just to practice what I am learning on my own.

Do I need to identify myself using a press pass or ID when I am outside t…

There is a separate question about what you film. If it is documentary you can get away with members of the public in the background. If you are doing drama you may have problems …

Can anyone recommend any good script writing courses? Im only looking for a short course and something that is well priced.

Thanks

Weekend courses like Robert McKee (author of the book STORY) is considered one of the best. There's New York Film Academy, Gothem Writers, UCLA Extension Writer's Program, and the…

I always wonder how many pages per day scriptwriters consider a reasonable output. On the Scriptnotes show, John August and Craig Mazin seem to think 3-6 a day is about average fo…

Cheers, Adam. Sounds like a sensible pace. I suppose I follow a similar pattern: more structure and speed for clients, freestyle for spec stuff!

Hi,

As the title says, I'm in the catch 22 of wanting to get into the industry whilst not having a quality showreel.

I'd like to score a few short pieces for filmmakers who eit…