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Original Post from Michael Spry
I'm looking for a script writer for an idea I have for a feature film.

Hi all,

At this point it's very much an idea in it's early stages, it's based on a true story but can be embellished somewhat to suit the screen.

I'm looking for a writer to hel…

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

Hi Andrew, I haven't signed anyone up yet although I've had a bit of interest. As I say it's in it's very early stages so at this point I'm just looking for people who may be int…

Original Post from Lewis Eastwood
London based noob seeking collaboration

Hi everyone,

I’ve really only just started my journey. I’ve been writing for years, and now want to get stuck in with bringing those scripts to life.

Looking to collaborate, wo…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lewis Eastwood
London based noob seeking collaboration

Hi everyone,

I’ve really only just started my journey. I’ve been writing for years, and now want to get stuck in with bringing those scripts to life.

Looking to collaborate, wo…

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

Ah, thanks Alwyne.

Original Post from kelly wenham
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
looking for a house to shoot in this weekend.quite last min but have budget. Any suggestions appre…

I'm ooking for a house in London to shoot in this weekend (Sat-Monday). I have approx 1K to spend. Need a large living room; kitchen & bathroom. Something with character or qu…

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

Hi Kelly My place is quirky in SLondon but living room may be too small. Have bigger kitchen/dining area. What are you shooting? Could offer for less Thanks Nathalie

Original Post from Jon Nicholas
South Coast film maker meet up.

We are looking to hold a third 'Solent Shooter' South coast based film maker gathering on Monday 25th July. It will be in the Portsmouth area. We are working on a short film proje…

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

Hello Nicholas and Jon. My email is jon.nicholas@hotmail.co.uk
Are you on Facebook, Jon?? Nicholas joined up the other day. If not, get in touch via email.

I was looking at a m…

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
How SP EU Members are Feeling

Shooting People members based in the EU have begun speaking up about how Brexit will effect their lives and work. Here's what a SP member from Italy had to say:

"Unfortunately, o…

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

Hahahahahaha! Wales is even better!

Original Post from Rustam Bekmuratov
let's talk about your project

Dear ShootingPeople members,
my name is Rustam and I'm head of production studio "CYBERTAPE".

Our studio is ready to consider any proposal from you. We are located in Moscow (Rus…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Matt Kerins
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking to buy an Alexa Classic for around 10k. Worth it?

In the current camera market I'd just like to know if it's worth it. Would I get custom for hiring it out? Just wanna know people's thoughts.

Cheers.

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

If it's any help, as this thread has risen again, I can hire an Alexa XT shooting kit with open gate licence for about £650/day on a 2 day week. That's some stiff competition rig…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Any Financiers / Producers up for wasting a fortune?

After lots of foot dragging, I've now finished a taster video to promote an 8-episode TV comedy-drama script of mine. When I say finished, I exclude an intention to do a bit of AD…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Craig Jones
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Any film makers in Vancouver?

I'm a film maker from the UK, will be heading out to Vancouver in October, and wondered if there were any film makers out there who would want to work on something, or wanted help…

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

Ill be there from october to www.tomokembery.com

Original Post from Ryutaro Saito
Most recent response from Janine Evans-Pollard
Collaborators for a surreal/neo-noir 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…

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

Hi I'm interested. Please drop me a line! Ginny

Original Post from Alexandra Tincu
Filmmaking Apprentice seeking Bristol Projects - Production Companies/ Independent Filmmakers

Hello all!

I'm an early career filmmaker, looking to improve my filming and editing skills as much as possible. I worked with Sony HDV cameras and DSLR's so far, and have experi…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Edward Groves
What colour grading software is ideal for a novice?

I'm looking to build skills in colour grading in my own time and use Adobe Premiere software for editing.

I have heard daVinci is good and also know you can go about colour corre…

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

Thanks for everyones answers.
What i did was invest in a pc laptop and got that bad boy DV resolve running on it. Love it, lots to learn and using youtube videos to help me along.…

Original Post from Will Davies
Most recent response from John Lubran
What term is used for pulling down 29.97 fps material to 25 fps?

Hello, this is my first post here on Shooting People, having just joined for a few months now.

I've been self-studying the process of pulldown, otherwise known as converting the …

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

The issue of transcoding from NTSC to PAL or from interlaced to progressive used to be a common enough project at Moving Vision; our editors were able to this without too much los…

Original Post from Charlotte Jones-Petlenko
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Thirty, too late to start an acting career?

Hi All,

I've recently turned 29 and after the mundane drudgery of working a 9-5 soul destroying job to pay the bills, whilst building work as a musician and actress. I decided i…

14 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Cyd is right. I've been using Casting Call Pro for casting my www.MargeryBooth.com and found some good ones.

Original Post from Moe Farre
Most recent response from Oliver Kember
Can anyone recommend a free scriptwriting app/software? I want to use this for 10mins drama scripts.

scriptwriting app/software

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Writer Duet is the best screenwriting software I've ever used. Free if writing online, infinite time machine style tracking of the document's journey. Paid upgrade for offline wor…

Original Post from Joseph Davids
Looking for any assistance with extras, stunts, equipment, vfx experience for a short film - Bloom

Short Synopsis

The story is about a girl with a plant growing inside her body. She cannot get treatment, as she’s become a target of the police for her involvement in the student…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Lance Patrick
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Do people reply often in the opportunities section here?

I just wondered, as I applied to a few things on here, not many, but no one ever responds?

I always try to respond to everyone when I do a posting (not done any on here yet) but …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

I'm guilty. I posted a job here a while back and the interface for managing job applicants is quite clunky here, tracking who you've said what to when there's 20+ applicants for a…

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Ivan Francis Clements
Seeking an Accountant or Production Manager with SEIS & EIS experience.

Hi,

I am going into production on my second feature film, 'Handful of Thieves', and I am looking for an Accountant or Production Manager with SEIS & EIS experience to join m…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Richard Hi,

I've emailed you directly but copy here in case there's any junk problems.

Can you bell me to discuss. I’d like to know more about where you’re at in the process.

M…

Original Post from Jon Nicholas
Another call out for South coast based film makers / writers - Gosport, Portsmouth area etc.

We are looking to have another Solent based film maker gathering on either Friday July 1st or Wednesday July 6th. (Will go with the most popular day. It will be in the Portsmouth …

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Nicholas.
My email is: jon.nicholas@hotmail.co.uk
Best get in touch via that if possible. We also have a facebook group page. It's called 'Solent Shooters'. It has a naff(!) p…

Original Post from Zoe Cunningham
Most recent response from Vladimir Klimov
Do you have a feature script suitable for Microwave?

Hi

Some of you might recognise me as I've been tapping up writers via Script Pitch.

I'm looking for a script for a feature film that can be shot on £150k budget to submit to the…

17 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Zoe,

Take a look at my script of sci-fi film "A 3D effect" at my site:
http://www.teleport-1m.ru/eng_3.html

One thing only: I am not sure whether £150k is enough to make i…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking collaborative co-producer/production consultant/crowd funding campaign ally

I’m looking for a either a collaborative production consultant or co-producer (not looking for you to bring your own money to the project...really!) someone who in their free time…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Ray,

This is the brief version, SP mobile site are my last attempt!

Maybe use one or more of your existing films to create some kind of following before crowd funding - it's…

Original Post from Rebekah Renford
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Photo shoot in Berlin

Hello,

Does anyone know if there's any restrictions around shooting photography for commercial purposes in Berlin? No people, no landmarks, just getting snaps to capture the esse…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Rebekah, Did you find out.. If do a a google search a few sites come up & looks like you need film permits inside & out? Sorry not sure how to link. Thanks Nathalie

Original Post from Victoria Blunt
Most recent response from Simret Cheema-Innis
Female Film Makers

Hi gang

I am looking to connect with LONDON BASED FEMALE FILM MAKERS; whether you specialise in camera handling, lighting, sound, composing, DOP, directors, any capacity. Get in…

35 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Victoria,

I'm a writer/director specialising in the horror genre.

You can check out my website here: www.wickergirl.com

And my twitter is Wickergirl666

Happy networking an…

Original Post from Simret Cheema-Innis
Visual Artist needed for concept film

Hi All,

I'm looking for a Visual Effects Artist for gratis work on a short horror concept film which was shot in Vietnam.

Your skills will be needed to create CG animated alien…

9 years, 2 months ago
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