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Original Post from Mark Holme
Most recent response from Zsani Nyerky
Function room or club with stage

I'm looking for a location suitable for a LGBT club with a karaoke performance area; so, other than the real thing - a function room above a pub or a working men's club with a sta…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Magic Garden in Battersea.
http://www.magicgardenpub.com/gallery/

Original Post from Samridhi (Sam)  Kumar
How to get projects to Direct as a recent film school graduate?

I have been freelancing as a script supervisor as that helps me shadow the director but I dont understand how to get projects to direct instead of producing one yourself?
My last …

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Holly Jacobson
Fire on Set

Many of you may already know me as that 13 year old girl making a film. It’s something I’ve been working towards for over four years. I saved up £2000 on my own to make this and t…

19 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

That would be great Alwyne! Unfortunately I don't own the land :( I think the farmer was quite keen to have it stay up, but the production designers are worried in case it is dang…

Original Post from Sean McConville
Anyone know an experienced location scout for a low-budget feature film? Or know of an available re…

Frenzy Films are seeking a location scout to find a suitable cottage for a feature film set in a remote, isolated location somewhere in the Lake District, Yorkshire, Wales, Irelan…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Róisín,

Yes, still looking for cottage - however, the shoot is not until next April, so securing something quickly is not the goal, more finding a great fit is the goal, hence…

Original Post from Corey Douglas
Most recent response from Yair Packer
Anyone with a high concept character driven short film script wanting to get produced?

Looking for short films in the Horror, Sci-Fi, thriller, Drama genre... Please email me at dcoreyfilm@gmail.com

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi. Can send you loglines of 27 short scripts. No exclusivity and no charge. Thank you
Kind regards
Yair Packer
Israel

Original Post from John Osiko
Most recent response from Howard Mills
Any DPs out there with a 16 mm camera?

Looking for a DP with a 16 mm camera (and the ability to use it) to collaborate with on a retro 'Tropical Soul' music video. Message me :-)

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Just seen this sorry - I don't own but know where I can rent an SR3 very cheaply

Let me know for future

I shoot film

Www.howardmillsdop.com

Cheers

Howard

Original Post from Roger Hyams
Interior location needed to represent sleep research clinic

Dear All, I will be shooting a short film I've written for drama school LAMDA in October, and we're going to need a location. Helpful people are already on the lookout, but there'…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Elizaveta Sinkevich
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Help with creative ideas for the 1-minute documentary

Hello I am a first year student who just started studying Film & TV...and the first task is to film a 1-minute documentary 'portrait of a stranger', revealing the darkest secr…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

You don't say whether you have to use the stranger in the film. If not, it would be much easier to interview a stranger, then use an actor to be him or her in your film.

I can't…

Original Post from Harrington Day
Male actor looking for film projects

Hi

My name is Harrington Day and I'm looking for speaking roles in film projects. Relying on self tapes (links below) at the moment so please take a look. I have a 'roll my slee…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Rhys Holland
Most recent response from Anthony Cole
Screenwriters: what's your process?

By process I mean what you do from inception of idea to finished screenplay. Also an insight on what format of script you write (feature, TV, theatre) and the genre you prefer.

G…

25 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

The process I've come to find very workable simplifies the whole process for me and demystifies it - I used to go crazy overanalysing this stage but realised the whole point of dr…

Original Post from Nat Nollid
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
Getting an agent as a new screenwriter- any recommendations or advice ?

Shooters- so this is the perennial mystery- as I know sod all about this-what agents around the UK or abroad- are the best to approach and do you have any recommendations or advic…

28 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Alan Fleet... What was the shite about short films?

Original Post from Nathaniel Francis
Looking for an office space near Tonbridge

Looking for an office space fully furnished that looks like a functioning office.
To film training videos at, a fairly modern space with a boardroom, 'meeting rooms, hallways, com…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Henry Abisayo
Do you want SP to help get you insurance? Or not?

Hi everyone,

SP often gets approached by insurance companies who are interested in offering the SP community deals on their services. We want to know if you'd like us to explore …

22 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Great idea! Please go for it.

Original Post from Ryutaro Saito
Most recent response from Stine Olsen
Collaborators for a surreal short film

I am a London-based director/writer and am looking for collaborators who would like to make a short film with me.
I have finished writing a script which is a 2-3 minutes short. It…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Also, if you wanted a chance to get it made, by working a month of weekends, check out Action on the Side: http://www.actionontheside.tv/new/projects/

Original Post from Rob Carter
Most recent response from Stine Olsen
Looking for Film Graduates to collaborate with

Hi all,

Recently returned to the UK from studying film in the US. I've moved to London and don't know many people down here. Would love to meet fellow filmmaker wannabes that hav…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

http://www.actionontheside.tv/new/projects/

Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Looking to buy a new camera/advice on FCP 10.

Hi,

I'm based in London and looking to buy a Sony EX-3 camera, or equivalent (DSLR - with lenses, a tripod would be nice too), if anyone knows someone selling one? I also need a…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I think it would be silly TO use it. While it's gotten better, most professionals avoid it. I'd suggest Avid, Premiere, or my favorite, Lightworks. If you want to use FCP X, I'm s…

Original Post from Robin Brooks
Does anyone have a modern flat/house kitchen with an island for a 3 minute short film shoot? ££££ P…

We are shooting a short 3-minute film entitled "FUGLY", and no it's not what you think. It's a 3-minute horror/drama/comedy piece with a great twist. We see some big awards coming…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Nicholas Vince
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Dialogue list format. Any recommendations or pitfalls to avoid?

I've just been asked to create a dialogue list for a French festival, who have translators ready to go for my short film.

From Googling, I've learned this can be laid out with th…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I've never heard of Subtitle Edit Pro. I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

Original Post from Roy Hanney
Has anyone entered either Southampton or Portsmouth International Film Festival?

I have recently been approached by an organisation that runs both Portsmouth and Southampton International Film Festivals. They claim to run a string of other film festivals acros…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Katie Smith
London Location scouting: small budget available.

** FILM LOCATION HELP **

I am looking for a location for a short film set for filming on the 17th/18th December - can anyone help?

We are in need of a bedroom, landing and hallw…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Francis Augusto
Looking for a photographer (Unit Stills & Headshot)?

Hi

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Reality Check
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Music rights for background/atmosphere sound

I've made a short documentary about Halloween in Derry/Northern Ireland, the opening sequence and end credits show a fireworks display with 'This Is Halloween' from Nightmare Befo…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Or you find another creative solution. Use the 1812 Overture for instance!

Original Post from Luke Hazelwood
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
I'm writing a script that is part black & white and part colour. How do you write this in the s…

It's about a girl who goes from a normal life to a broken life and the psychological effect on her.

13 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

There are no rules... Craig Mazin on almost every episode of Scriptnotes

Original Post from Jeet Bhachoo
Please help me to understand what's wrong with my film

I made a short film last year and thought it was okay and didn't do anything with it. I Joined SP few months ago and watched lots of films, including all recent winners, that have…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Thank you all for your time.
I am giving a real thought to all the these points and my first thought is that there is something for me to learn from.

Original Post from Saudat Sanusi
Film Pitching Event

Have you got a great idea for a movie? Are you looking for an opportunity to pitch your idea to a panel of film industry executives and the toughest critics of all, a Live Audienc…

9 years, 1 month ago