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I wondered if people would be able to share their experiences of shooting on 16mm, particularly as newbies on a small budget? I'm trying to get a very particular 16mm look for a m…

As an actor I have to say I hate it when film stock is used - when there isn't really a big enough budget for it. The stock is so prized that performances get over rehearsed and s…

Hi,

i'm a London based director looking for a creative producer (at the same level of experience as me) to collaborate with in developing a first feature, possibly another short …

Hello Shooters,

We are a small team of film makers looking for a typical suburban house to film for a half-day of filming this Sunday 25th September in Greater London. We are mak…

Hi all,
A bit of casual youtubing reminded me of one of my all-time favourite pop promo videos - Massive Attack, Unfinished Sympathy (link below, highly recommended). And that go…

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Yes: strangely numerous single-location films.

Hello Shooters,

I need a hair/beauty salon as a location for a low-budget short film shoot, in a few months, preferably with quite a large floor space, so two characters can dan…

The more creative types I meet the more fluid I resolve creativity to be. The musician who loves to paint. The artist gifted at dance. The actor with the half-finished novel.

As …

@Otto Lenz

Well, such choices are quite individual, hardly transferrable in any relevant manner.

I don't know why you've asked. I guess you may know.

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Yes it is incredible.

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

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…

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

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…

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

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 …

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…

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

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.

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

yeah... nice little cheat sheet.

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…

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

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…

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…

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

Jo Southwell
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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 …

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…