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Original Post from Alexander Milo Bischof
Most recent response from Ian Mansfield
Investment opportunity!

Hello!

We are looking for investors out there to help us fund a clever little indie drama that will blow your mind!

70% of the budget is already raised and we are in the middle…

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

Hi there Alexander,

I'm going to email you right now to request the investor memorandum and are you advanced assured so anyone on this thread who intends to invest stands a chan…

Original Post from Rebecca Chaiklin
Are you a filmmaker/creative /production looking for sunny creative office space in New York City?

We have space available in our beautiful sunny Soho production office that we are looking to rent. We have three to four edit suites and a number of desks in an open loft space. T…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Elizaveta Sinkevich
Royal Holloway University students are looking for a black male actor!

Hello,

I am a Royal Holloway Film Television & Digital Production student and at the moment my group is doing studio production coursework, which will be a 3 minute dramatic…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from mark brocking
Are you a creative looking for a work space in Soho, London?

Work space available in quirky mews office building that houses animators, illustrators, film directors/producers and other artistic types bang in the middle of Soho just off D'Ar…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Abi,
Yes it has 24 hr access and there is a small kitchen/bar with a fridge in the room as well.You can view the room through Ian who will call you shortly I believe. Cheers, m…

Original Post from Maria chambers
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Does anyone know a cheap Motorhome/trailer option around London for a location shoot ?

I have a shoot on the 26th of November, budget for the motorhome is around 150£. Does anyone know of any companies or people who would accommodate this ?

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

http://go-camp.co.uk/prices priced by the week, but low season, day hire they might take you up

Original Post from mark brocking
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for interesting, spooky staircase to film a couple of shots in Central London.

This is for a sequence low budget short film and should take a couple of hours. Stairs in an older building would be preferable with a bit of a ghostly feel and nice lighting. Any…

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

http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/0a/f2/f7/b8/the-z-hotel-soho.jpg
This is at the Z Hotel Soho, may be worth asking them.

Original Post from Ann Bahadrian
Trying to get hole of Location Managers to see if they need a runner/assistant. Does anyone know of…

Looking for emails of Location Managers.

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Video upload: awaiting encoding

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…

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

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.

Original Post from Gaia Martinelli-Bunzl
Any advice on getting experience in film programming in London?

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…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Andy Sowerby
Producer CALL OUT for SCRIPTS

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…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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

softproductionsubmissions@gmail.com

Thanks

Original Post from Zyrenka Cox
CALLING ALL ACTORS - Any actors needing a showreel edit?

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

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Michael Christofis
Most recent response from Christopher Jolley
Producer looking for a director to collaborate on a short drama.

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 …

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

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 …

Original Post from Oliver Clubb
WANTED: Short Film Scripts to Produce

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…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Alexander Milo Bischof
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for film production contracts

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…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Anthony Cole
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Actors auditions for low budget projects - Manchester

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…

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

Hi Anthony,

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

Original Post from Elliott Maguire
Most recent response from Gary Braun
Looking for advice on starting a Limited Production Company

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…

12 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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

Original Post from Andrew Bradley
Do you need steadicam?

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…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from David Stock
Looking for collaborators!

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…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Georgie Turnbull
Looking for a graphic designer for company logo design and ongoing collaboration

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…

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

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…

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
What if you have the chance to spend a 8500 £/10.000 $ for a possible bursary in UK or EU or above?…

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…

8 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Nick Hilton
Most recent response from Elisar Cabrera
Best festivals for web-series?

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…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

@Nick Hilton Also google Pilot Light Festival in Manchester

Original Post from Mark Wilshin
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Does anyone have any crowdfunding tips?

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…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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.

Original Post from Gunce Ates
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Screen to Stage Adaptation

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…

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

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 …

Original Post from Emmeline Hartley
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
How do you write a screenplay for a film that's going to be made fully in reverse speed?

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?

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Olga Yakimenko
Most recent response from Thomas Westenholz
Any London meetings of science documentary film-makers?

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…

12 responses, most recent 8 years, 8 months ago.

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…

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