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Original Post from Andrew Reece
Most recent response from Amit Tolia
I'm starting a Production Company In Chicago IL, Need Key Members

I need a Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist , and a Assistant Director [Plus everything else] for my Production Company AYR Product…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

I am available to write. Currently, I have completed 3 short scripts and work on my first feature with an English writer and a writer based in LA. If you need anyone to collaborat…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Attention all you indie filmmakers re distribution by on-line VOD

Hi,
My name is Ray Brady. I've written and directed eight indie features and have produced several more. Since I'm presently building web awareness for my next indie feature "Horr…

28 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

You can't take theatrical out of the big picture. A theatrical release will always mean more money once in ancillary markets. (BTW, studios don't own theater chains outright, and …

Original Post from Sophie Dixon
Most recent response from Terry Grew
Looking for an Editor (for working with German dialogues)

I'm looking for an Editor to advise me on some footage I've been accumulating for over four years. It's largely in German but I'm open minded about getting a translator involved.

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Sophie,
I'm a sound editor with some German language knowledge...not from school, but from family friends that were born and live there. I have stayed and worked with them enou…

Original Post from jose maria martinelli
Most recent response from Terry Grew
Free venues to film an interview in Leeds?

Does anyone know a quiet spot in Leeds where I could film an interview during the day for 30 mins? I've never been so am a bit stumped where to look...quiet pub?

Thanks,
Jose

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

I used to live and work in Leeds and was a member of the 'Leeds Media Initiative' for a few years (It was an idea born out of the need to stop the 'Brain Drain' of creative types …

Original Post from Hakan Yildiz
Looking for a co-production for an international film

Hello Everyone, We are awardwinning filmmakers based in Istanbul, Turkey. We have a feature film project in development set to start in 2017 in New York, US. We are looking for co…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Thank you Paddy, l ll keep that in mind and look for a canadian co production partner first.

Original Post from Thomas Pickering
Upcoming Projects

Hello All,

I'm a writer/director who's been out of the directing game for the last year or so - I'm looking to get back into the swing of things with a couple of projects I want …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I'll email you all individually and chat from there.

Original Post from Susanna Fasciolo
Most recent response from Philip Hurd-Wood
How much would you pay a voice over actor?

This is for a very low budget documentary. I need 2 actors (British/neutral accent), 1 female and 1 male.
The documentary is about 27 mins long and the transcript is 6 pages, to …

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Yes, I'd be delighted to help. I'm a professional actor and writer and have recorded many thousands of voiceovers. I have my own studio. Please see my website at: http://www.hurd-…

Original Post from Sidney Kean
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Does anyone know why I'm not recieving bulitins

Not getting any bullitins for the past two months, they just seemed to dry up at the beginning of May

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Probably being filtered into spam at some point. Might not even get as far as your account. Try whitelisting anything from shootingpeople.com

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Storage Solutions. For Filmmakers (you know you all worry about it!)

Can any one give an opinion on burning to Mdisk Bluray's over external drives or the cloud?

At present, I keep using external drives connected via a dock and replace when mirrore…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Fair play! but still!

Original Post from Fateme Ahmadi
My Short Film at the East End & Palm Springs International Film Festivals

Hello all,

Chandra, the short film I wrote and co driected last year in Nepal will have its Uk Premiere at the East End Film Festival 2016! We are selected to screen on Tuesday 2…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Vanessa Maselino
Does anyone have a Professional Motion Camera and Camera Kit that I can rent for a two-day producti…

Hi there Shooting People Community,

We already planned to borrow camera kit from a contact we had made on a previous project. However, this camera is no longer available as the c…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Jon Nicholas
Calling South coast based film makers / writers - Gosport, Portsmouth area etc.

I'm interested in locals who would be open to collaborative work. Extra pairs of hands are always good. I've a feature script that's going out to Cannes with a producer this year.…

21 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

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 …

Original Post from Phillip Perry
Have you heard of The Monthly Film Fund?

It is a new venture where Filmmakers can enter their Short Film scripts, along with £5, and at the end of each month, the best script wins 'the pot'. No catches, no tricks. Just a…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

We are a team of Filmmakers / Industry professionals who simply came up with the idea of The Monthly Film Fund and decided to see if it would work. When it comes to choosing the b…

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Cutting through the Wood to see the Trees

Hello gang, hope you're all enjoying the sunny weather.

Craft question for the drama directors/editors out there. Still up to the eyes in the edit of my short, this is the first…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

@Chris Bogle What a great idea. I wish I would have recommended that! I remember often the times I turned the sound down on my old moviola when a scene was giving me trouble. Than…

Original Post from Simas Anuzis
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
POV - ARE THERE MORE PEOPLE INTERESTED IN THIS?

Hello. I am looking for people to collaborate on POV projects. Short film or even have an idea for online series.
So far project would start in London, UK.
And later on who know.…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

I found a clip if you're interested:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzdl-js_mQ4

Original Post from Nina Midrigan
Most recent response from Sarah Pollitt
Looking for beginning/amateur filmmaker to pair up with

I'm probably not the first one writing this.
I decided to leave my full-time job in order to pursue my longtime dream of directing films. Although I don't have any experience in …

12 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Hey I'm quite new and i'd like to direct films, as well as write scripts and supervise them! I'm currently based in Liverpool but I have family in London :) Always happy to pair u…

Original Post from jo lewis
EEFF

I have a short screening at this year's EastEnd Film Festival in the Phantoms strand on 30th June 9pm Genesis Cinema Mile End. It is screening with some really wonderful shorts in…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Ian Michie
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Play back device that can be hidden in the ear

I am looking for a playback device that could be hidden in an actors ear so that it was not in camera vision - is there such a thing out there?

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

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/mini-hidden-wireless-earpiece-in-ear-invisible-covert-a680-earphone-skin-color/2035055_32605845108.html

These work with an induction loop …

Original Post from Priyesh Shah
Looking for a producer for a short film

Hey everyone,

I have written and plan to direct a short film, Emily, this summer and am looking for a producer.

The story follows a young girl as she goes about her daily life.…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Miroslav Koles
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Our band needs music video!

Hello everyone!

I'm 24 years old musician and I'm looking for right guys who will be able to shoot our debut music video. I have already some kind of imagination in my head so I'…

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

Just in case you don't know, I'll also add that you might want to post into the music video bulletins about this, as you'll hit the right audience that way.

https://shootingpeopl…

Original Post from Hubert Wolanski
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Any recommendations on promotion of short film fund-raising projects?

Hi,

Have anyone had experience with Kickstarter? Any recommendations on which websites / blogs to reach out best to promote your project (apart from social media stuff and forums…

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

Additionally, it might be worthwhile to note, for future reference, that we have a partnership with Kickstarter at SP.

If you let us know about projects ahead of launch, we might…

Original Post from Benedetta Pollastrini
Most recent response from Matt Turner
London Feminist Film Festival 2016 - Film submissions

Women directors around the world submit your films to the London Feminist Film Festival 2016 by 12th June: http://bit.ly/1qyMuEM

1 response, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

I'd suggest posting into the bulletins with this. We have a submissions sub-heading and you might see a larger response that way.

https://shootingpeople.org/myaccount/bulletin

M…

Original Post from hazel chandler MBE
Most recent response from Lucas Jedrzejak
best camera for documentary broadcast shooting £3000-£4000

I know this question keeps coming up but maybe things have moved on? I need to buy a camera to shoot a documentary that we hope will be broadcast and have between £3000-£4000 to s…

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

Any broadcast ENG cam will do if you can attach a proper glass on it. I really enjoyed the JVC LS300 last time in the Middle East because we shot a lot at night and it held extrem…

Original Post from Samridhi (Sam)  Kumar
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Promoting my Indie Short

I have started a facebook page to promote an indie short I will be directing in August.
I would love for the SP community to have a look and give me tips and tricks on a better ma…

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

Maybe don't use facebook as your sole link - I get hit with 'security check needed' CAPTCHA, and clicked away from it because it's an unnecessary hurdle to cross for people who d…

Original Post from Mickey Few
In need of a unit stills photographer? Or a shadowing DOP/Camera assistant?

Hey guys!

I've just got back from a spot of travelling, so I'm looking to get my creative work ball rolling again asap!

My work expertise is in Unit stills photography, but I'm…

9 years, 5 months ago