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Original Post from Gary Braun
Looking For Projects To Invest In

Hello, I'm an independent producer looking to invest in and help realise various screen projects ranging from short films to documentaries, via music videos and music production, …

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Yes,definitely.Received very constructive replies.
I am presently not in the Uk,for reasons of work,and I intend to meet personally
Everyone who made me a proposition.
We exchang…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
I need a HMI light in a hurry - for TOMORROW

I need to buy a 575W HMI bulb, or rent / buy a whole lamp TOMORROW MORNING. Tomorrow being Sunday. Anyone know of a place in London that will be open? The nearer to Lewisham, the …

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Cheers, Paddy. Checked out Pixi Pixel and too far away. I'm hoping to get away with using my other, lesser-powered HMI lamp.

Shoot day already started so can't type more.

Original Post from Jonathan Hansler
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Incognito SPs Film of the Monthfrom Jonathan Hansler

Many thanks to all those who voted for our film.
Do please watch..

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Jonathan,

A little bit of detail about the project, and a link (!) to the film is more likely to get people interested? There's a lot of films out there, and perhaps spending …

Original Post from David Beaumont
Most recent response from Matthew Clayton
FILM FINANCE SEEKS FEATURE PROJECTS

Here it is, the posting you basically never see!

I've managed to get independent funding for not one but TWO feature films, to go into production in 2017 (ideally, at least one o…

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi David,

I have a feature length script that you might be interested in. If you send me your e-mail address, I will give you a synopsis and treatment of the script and you can d…

Original Post from Alison Carpenter
Where can I sell filmmaking equipment?

Hi there, I'm based in South London and have a Merlin 2 steadicam that I no longer use. Any advice on the best place to sell this? I've tried eBay but I'm not getting much footf…

9 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Ok. Thanks.

Original Post from Abigail Clarke
Does anyone know of any good courses in Adobe Lightroom? I am based in London/Kent. Many thanks!

Curious to know if there are any good courses in using Adobe Lightroom - The Apple Store used to give tutorials on Adobe products but no longer do.
Cheers.

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from johnnie oddball
Most recent response from Tony Oldham
HMRC try to kill the british film industry

Investors in a financing scheme aimed at helping the UK film industry are being asked to repay "multiple millions of pounds" following a court ruling.
HMRC is pursuing investors i…

26 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

I have briefly looked at the ruling & most investors in the scheme would have been pre-warned it carried a degree of risk. A £400,000 tax break on say a £20,000 investment (fi…

Original Post from Maria chambers
Most recent response from Federico Vi
Would you like to make Super 8 films on the weekends(in London) ?

Hey Filmies!

I've acquired a Super 8 camera and Film costs are 70£ per roll (price includes development) which is around 2.5 minutes of footage.

Feel free to joing this FB page…

26 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Maria,
It sounds great. I used to have a super8 and made a few films back in the day. I have done a lot of screenwriting, some acting, and directed short films. I am new to Lon…

Original Post from Marco Lutz
Short Scripts Wanted!

Dear Shooters

I’m a dedicated director looking for short film scripts.

Since many years, my field of activity is directing commercials. A selection of my work can be found on m…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Zara Plessard
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Hi there. Does anyone have a handheld Gimbal that I could hire for a half day shoot please?

My production company Pinhead Pictures is filming a short on an iPhone and we would ideally like to use a gimbal. We are shooting in London with a highly experienced DoP. Please d…

3 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

You do know that you can buy electronically stabilised gimbals designed for use with smartphones? They are not too expensive. DJI do one. There are ones on the market cheaper tha…

Original Post from Ellen Alberti
Most recent response from sati sohal
Ways to get funding as an Editor?

Hey SP,
I'm 18 years-old and I'm an editor and hope to carry on along this path in my future. I've got an old Mac's from 2008/2009 that is a fat tower block, it has seen its days …

16 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Where are you based? We at talkingpicturesltd.com have an edit suite requiring some love and attention, that you could cut your teeth on. Experience is king in this industry howev…

Original Post from Dan Andrews
Most recent response from Adam Clements
Professional Filmmakers needed for Q&A

I am looking for Media Industry Professionals to come into Weston College and take part in a Q&A session with BTEC Media
Production students (aged 16-19).

If you have any p…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi, as a media industry professional, and one with a genuine passion for honest and practical media education, my first piece of advice to your students is not to work for free.

Original Post from Anna Höwing
Most recent response from Jose Rivadulla-Rey
In need of an extra hand on set?

Hello!

I'm currently studying filmmaking in London and was hoping to expand my knowledge of being on set, so if anyone is in need of an extra hand during production I would love …

17 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Anna I'm currently working on a budget for a film in 2017/18 set in London if you send me your details at jose2421@msn.com and i'll check if your available closer to the time. …

Original Post from Francis Augusto
Most recent response from Jose Rivadulla-Rey
Anyone in need of a stills photographer??

Hi!

I'm a freelance photographer, and I want to get into unit stills photography. For that reason, I joined SP and currently looking for some volunteering opportunities with awes…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Francis send me over your details please jose2421@msn.com

Original Post from Frankie Williams
Jungle in The Sand - raising film festival funds!

Hey guys,
My company's (2.30 Productions) latest short film is currently in post production and we are raising funds to cover the cost of editing (including grading and original …

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Dipesh Silwal
Looking for a cheap studio with infinity cove?

Hi Guys,

I am here to help fellow filmmakers and photographers. I own a studio in south east london, woolwich.

It has a infinity cove, strobe lights, changing room, make up area…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Ali Ajel
Most recent response from Dipesh Silwal
photographer/videographer/visual artist

I am looking for a photographer/videographer/visual/ director artist to work with me to produce some photoshoots/video clips/visuals for my project.
I am a newly established songw…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi, i have a infinity cove photo studio if you want to use for your project.

www.cineviewstudios.com

07875 212016

Original Post from Laure Levy
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Is someone at Shooting People still co-ordinating Kickstarter campaigns?

Recently someone asked to hear from people planning Kickstarter campaigns. Is the situation still the same? Who do I contact?

Thanks

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Laure,

Yes, that would be me.

Please write to me at matt at shootingpeople dot org about this.

Matt
SP

Original Post from Phil Rochester
Seeking a house for a feature film in Leeds

Leeds based feature film looking for a partially furnished house for 7 days in Yorkshire, for a feature film. We will at the very least be able to pay expenses such as electricity…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Looking for help in project development?

Hi Guys,

So I ran this post about a year ago whilst I was working in the Development Department at The National Geographic Channel and decided to start it back up.

For over a y…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from max thurlow
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
I HEART USA: film documenting the mood-swing that gripped New York over the presidential elections …

POSTING FOR A FRIEND:::

We are looking for help to get this film released about 10 days before the official presidential inauguration on 27th January. We need to raise the final …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

What post do you need and have you already secured resources? I could possibly offer equity deal for £1,500 if I had the post to supervise with my team... IM me if interested.

Wo…

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Black Friday - VFX work discount

Any work we agree to undertake on Black Friday will receive a 25% discount on standard costs. IM me for further details or to tell us about your project.

We do:

Producing
Superv…

2 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

When we were based at Shepperton/Pinewood we picked up loads of the big productions as passing trade.

Original Post from Jasmine Acquaah
Seeking a Sci-Fi Producer

I am a debut writer seeking a Producer for my screenplay 'Trojan Horse'.
Here is the Logline:

In a world where all religion seems to be extinct, two people must survive the afte…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
percentage of ownership of writing vs decisional power

If one of the co-writers contractually owns more than 50% of a story/treatment/screenplay, does he/she have (as in companies) the possibility to impose their business decisions on…

15 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Franz yes, I'm trying to do that.
The camel thing reminds me of a few recent elections for some reason.

Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Questions for Alex Dinelaris

Hi SP,

As you've seen, we have playwright, producer and screenwriter Alexander Dinelaris in for Film of the Month, best known for his Oscar winning work on Alejandro Iñárritu’s B…

10 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

What was it like to win an Oscar for your first screenplay? Did you expect the film to resonate as strongly as it did?