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Original Post from Chris Bogle
Festival Strategy

Hi gang,

So we're done, finished, wrapped,short film is in the bag and up on the submission portals ready to go. So, now the dark art of festival strategy. Now I know most festiv…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Nadim Akhtar
film productions in the north east

Hello everyone,

I am looking to get involved in some film productions in the north east. I am based in Leeds. What can I offer; I am still photographer & fully qualified dro…

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

Sean - that sounds great, keep me posted. I'll send my contact details.

Original Post from Niki Sheldrake
Anyone interested in doing LA in November?

I'm a Writer/Producer with a number of US based projects, and I'm booked to go to LA from the 31st October - 21st November. I'm looking to find someone - or even a group of people…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Nathaniel Francis
Best place to find a film poster designer?

Looking for a film Poster Designer for Investment!

Morning wonderful shooters!

I am currently looking for a fantastic poster designer that would be interested in getting involve…

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

Thank you everyone for your amazing suggestions! You've made a shooters day!

Original Post from Rahul Gandotra
Most recent response from Vanessa Bailey
Casting Director Fees for a Feature Film

So it looks like my feature film is soon going to be financed and I'm doing some background research for rates here in the UK.

I have some contacts who can put me in touch with s…

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

Dan's right - Casting Assistant is a really good call if you're working to a tight budget. Also certain CDs work well in certain genre - Des Hamilton, for example, excels in gritt…

Original Post from Stephen M. Hunt
Anyone know how to get lighting equipment in a hurry in Ireland?

My short "No Choice" shoots in two weeks on location along the West Cork coast, Ireland and our lighting technician has had to pull out. I have another technician ready to step in…

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Andy Conway
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Have you ever taken you name off the credits?

Scriptmag have revived an excellent old post from their archives with Aaron Ginsburg's account the script assignment from Hell.

When to Undo Writing Credits – A Ridiculous Journa…

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

Pam, the DGA protest credit was retired in 2000. So that's all there will be, I'm afraid.

Original Post from Andy Sowerby
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Best Budget VR/360 Camera?

Hi,

Is there anyone here who has personal experience of shooting VR / 360 videos?

I'm looking to try it out and want to ask advice on best (budget) camera to start off with?

Th…

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

Andy, let us know what you conclude that you should use, thanks!

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Spooky cemetery that is QUIET? SE area.

Anyone know of a cemetery that is as spooky and overgrown as Abney Park and Highgate are, but which is away from traffic and aircraft noise? I haven't investigated Highgate from a…

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

Thanks, people... but I'm really looking for a cemetery that is well away from London traffic and isn't under a Heathrow flightpath.

Original Post from John Osiko
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Who makes a film budget prior to pre-production?

Before you have enough development / production finance to hire a Line Producer and get them to create the finalised budget WHO do you call on to make a provisional budget that ca…

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

Yes it is incredible.

It is a sweet business we're in, one where just renting a device makes someone so happy.

Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
SP Resources

Hi All,

We're looking into improving the SP resources section (https://shootingpeople.org/resources) and want your input.

What would you like to see there? What is missing? What…

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

@Dan Selakovich I've got a severed head floating around somewhere...

Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Gregory Fishwick
Low budget, one location scripts (horror or thriller)

Hello,

After two years of shorts and writing work, I am eager to make a feature film. I am reaching out to scriptwriters on here, to see if anyone has any feature screenplays/con…

1 response, most recent 8 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Christopher,
Thanks for the posting. I took a look at "The Date", where can I see your other films?
Best,
Gregory

Original Post from Adam Preston
Most recent response from Andy Sowerby
I'm interested from hearing from anyone who attended last years Aesthetica Short Film Festival in Y…

I am attending this tear's ASFF with my 15 minute short The Last Post and would love to hear from anyone who has attended with tips, general impressions, advice etc. You can also …

2 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

Nice festival. I was only there for a day, but I attended a networking session which was good and caught a few different screenings including the one with my film in, which was al…

Original Post from Christian Kinde
Most recent response from Andy Sowerby
100+ seater cinema in London for shorts screening at a decent price? Does one exist?

Does there exist a 100+ seater cinema in London that will offer short film screenings at a decent price?

8 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

I was also going to suggest Close Up Film Centre... I've not hired it as it's a little out my budget personally but I've seen films there and it's a great setup.

Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Andy Sowerby
Colour in film

Just saw this on Reddit, it may be handy for some people planning their projects to see how important palette is!

http://i.imgur.com/WJbh7UT.jpg

1 response, most recent 9 years ago.

yeah... nice little cheat sheet.

Original Post from preethi manuel
SP Bulletin layout

Is it possible to have a separate section on regional projects so those of us in the regions (I'm in Yorkshire) don't have to trawl through the whole bulletin to find projects nea…

5 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

Thank you Glyn - Exact location, please. In bold, on the top of the post. And none of this 'Location: Great Britain' malarkey.

Original Post from Adam Docker
DoP with own kit looking for serious collaborations

I'm an experienced documentary and online content DP looking to get some short films under my belt.
Looking for serious directors/writers/producers with interesting ready to go s…

9 years ago
Original Post from Elliott Maguire
Most recent response from Jo Southwell
I'm on the lookout for co-producers to join the team and help source funding for an exciting new fe…

My feature film "FOLLOW THE LEADER" currently has an exciting cast and crew attached and we're looking into funding options. I'm currently in talks with various production and dis…

1 response, most recent 9 years ago.

Hi Elliot - do you have a director or need other cast ?

Jo Southwell
southwelljo@gmail.com

Original Post from Hitomi Kanezaki
CO-WRITER Wanted for Scripts: Tarantino meets Woody AlleN

I am looking for a writing partner who will help polish my scripts as I am not a native English speaker, I am Japanese. I have some scripts and I am confident of the stories, but …

7 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

Hi Ken. I've not watched Japanese films and not read Japanese novels except for three authors who were very influenced by English and American literature. So, if you wanted very J…

Original Post from Matteo di Cugno
Misuse of someone else's gear

I wonder if anyone has had experience of gear getting broken or poked or moved not carefully on set and how did you deal with the situation.
Someone laid a big manfrotto stand few…

19 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

@Dan Selakovich
Thanks! I am gonna ask everytime from now on ;)

Original Post from Tatiana Slavnaya
Looking for DoP and sound recorder in Plymouth or Exeter for short film project.

15 min. Short film

9 years ago
Original Post from Christian Lampe
Need a 2nd camera assistant/runner/research assistant in Bristol?

Hi, I've been shooting several short videos and documentaries with my own kit (Canon dslr), but I'm looking for more production experience around Bristol/Cardiff. I can work as 2n…

9 years ago
Original Post from yvonne peters
Most recent response from Matt Turner
I would like to stop me paying for this site please

I need to not be part of the site any more and wish to pay for it please Yvonne

3 responses, most recent 9 years ago.

Hi Yvonne,

Please send us an email at help@shootingpeople.org and we can sort this out right away.

Matt
SP

Original Post from Hannah Lane
Looking for a 'cabbie' to interview and need recommendations/connections

Hi All,

I am hoping to shot over the next few weeks a short film and would like to find a cabbie or ex-cabbie to interview.

The film is based on travel and adventure and what …

9 years ago
Original Post from Laura Radford
Unit Stills Photographer available for september/october

Hi All,

Just seeing if any producers/directors out there needing a stills photographer? I've just finished Unit Stills on Feature Film 'Blue Iguana' (Sam Rockwell) and previous T…

9 years ago
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