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Original Post from Michal Dzierza
Second shooter/assistant in Dublin

Could anyone recommend a Dublin-based junior DoP who can also work as an assistant for a one-day shoot in early May?

Ideally someone with their own - or access to - FS7/FS5/FS700…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How do I know when Films or TV shows are being made in my town?

Where I live they shot the action movie Criminal starring Kevin Costner. How can I know when production companies are shooting films and TV shows like that and others? I want to w…

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

Call your local city council and ask if they have a film office, many do. It's the department that you go to as a filmmaker for help on getting roads closed, finding production b…

Original Post from Alexis L Wood
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Shooters in Canada?

I'm a Director/Producer of documentaries and have moved to Toronto. I've been working in TV for the past few years on BBC one-off docs and making independent films on the side. Ca…

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

I always suspect that Raindance and Shooting People have some shared membership.
Raindance has a Toronto office- maybe contact Elliot Grove or the Canadian office and ask about SP…

Original Post from carlo ortu
Screenwriting Groups

Hi,

Can any shooters recommend any good online screenwriting groups where you can exchange feedback?

Thanks
Carlo

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

Thanks everyone for your replies.

Original Post from Sumit Malhotra
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Third year Post-prouction student looking for editing/grading for final portfolio

Hello there,

I'm a final year Editing and Post-Production student studying at Ravensbourne in London looking for editing and grading work to enhance my final portfolio.

I have p…

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

Can you send me a CV please. info AT sticklebackproductions.co.uk

Original Post from Ishaan Gurung
Newbie lover of film desperately looking for long-term work in Film/TV even if it's expenses only. …

Hello fellow members of shootingpeople.org! My name is Ishaan and currently employed as a Retail Assistant in the faraway-ish lands of Surrey. Being twenty-two, I'm starting to re…

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

Hello folks! I apologise for the late response, currently juggling moving houses, work and containing my excitement from the positive responses and tips I've received, for which I…

Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
piracy

Hey Shooters,

I just found my feature film online at Tzar Media, an illegal hacking site. I'm trying for figure out who to contact regarding this to get the film taken down. I've…

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

Isn't it their address on tsar media website? Or is it a different site?

Original Post from Jonathan Taylor Davies
Looking for up-and-comings to collaborate with

I'm looking for newbie / up-and-coming / new starters to collaborate with on a number of up coming projects.

First of all I'd like to be very clear that I'm not targeting this at…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Terry Dray
Most recent response from Chris Bogle
Creative opportunities in Scotland??

I can't seem to find creative partners in Scotland. I have a feature film project ongoing but just need to find the talent to help get it on the move.

I have a script, equipment,…

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

Did anything come of this? How do I go about organising a Glasgow meetup through SP?

Original Post from Alève Mine
Is there a way to add photographer credits to photos on profile?

Is it possible to caption photos on profiles here? I'd like to add photographers credits for each picture separately.

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

Oh you mean adding it on the picture itself? Doesn't that spoil the picture, like urls on the youtube videos?

Original Post from Ian Boisvert
Most recent response from Jonny Wright
FREE SCRIPT, STORY AND CHARACTER HELP IN LONDON

FREE SCRIPT, STORY AND CHARACTER HELP IN LONDON

Do you want help writing a scene, talking through a rough patch in your story, or analyzing a scene for your character? Let me hel…

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

Hi Ian, I too would be very interested in sitting down with you to go over a feature script I have written. Way back in 2008 it was optioned but then shelved. It became the final …

Original Post from Stephen Follows
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Have you seen what's been happening in the world of film festivals?

I've just published an investigation which Shooters may find interesting.

In the past two years, more has changed in the film festival world than in the previous fifteen. It’s a…

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

Between Stephen's well-written article, and all the responses, I feel I've had a real education in current film fesival submission advice. Thank you all.

Original Post from Anietie Ekiko
Most recent response from Dej FM
Any experienced Producers, Editors and colourist willing to experience music film making in Africa …

I'm a director and founder of AJE Filmworks production company in Nigeria/West Africa http://ajefilmworks.com/ https://vimeo.com/136395192. I am willing to collaborate with experi…

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

I'm going to send you an email

Original Post from wendy Zakiewicz
Ideas to reach audience

I have made a short film (22 mins.) about boaters living on the canals in the UK and the threat of eviction that many are now facing.
I had initially imagined that after the initi…

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

Hi Sue
Im no expert at social media- I only joined Facebook a month ago, and I hate this part of making films! But I started promoting the film in relevant groups on FB, like vari…

Original Post from Justin Hayward
Most recent response from Khurum Khan
Cannes Film Festival

Anyone going?

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

Thanks Jane for the link, hopefully see all people registered there. Does anyone know of any sites that have similar links to what Jane has posted? As i'd like to attend more even…

Original Post from Ellen Alberti
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Should I start a gofundme page to help me into my career?

I'm a 17 year-old media student who wants to be an editor both offline and online. I own an old mac that is from 2009 so it's incredibly slow and not the best for the software I u…

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

"Tangerine" is a great example of a film shot on an iPhone. Sound is extremely important, so maybe your money should go to that. If you take John's advice and go the PC route, you…

Original Post from Annika Ranin
Cocks&Docs event looking to screen short documentaries

Hello! This is Annika, a documentary student form University of York. At the moment I am working on producing a public film night in York with a twist; combining long cocktails wi…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Marina Uzcategui
Most recent response from Donald Eke
I'm searching for rental of slider any one particular who hire one for Friday and Saturday next wee…

Hello I'm working in a crowdfunding video next week Friday and Saturday (half day) but the prices got I little bit hire were a usually rent. If any rental o slider owner who hire …

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

Hi, I can offer a K3 Konova slider for rent if you're still looking for one.
Best,
Donald

Original Post from Daryn Castle
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Producer wanted for low budget British athletics drama

Hi fellow members

I have written a feature length drama that has been endorsed by a BBC Script Editor (reference available) and I am looking for a producer to come on board or a …

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

It sounds like an interesting and worthwhile project if we can find the right framework for you/it.

I suspect £1M is ambitious - not having read the script but from your drone co…

Original Post from Matt Kerins
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
Are there any Cinematography workshops in the UK or USA?

Looking to brush up and travel a little, and be around other Cinematographers to learn from. Any ideas?

Thanks!

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

There are loads of workshops, short courses, training days, open days run by hire houses (check out VMI). The NFTS run short courses. Companies like Red, Cooke, Tiffen have open…

Original Post from Benjamin Kent
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Anyone know an affordable location that could pass for the interior of a medieval castle?

I'm looking to film a scene in a room that could pass for the interior of a medieval castle. Anyone have any ideas of how I might do this without spending a fortune?

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

How about a stone barn with some set decoration? I don't have one but more people do than have a castle kicking around :-)

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from jak haddock
IM LOOKING SOON FOR A GREAT SCRIPT ABOUT HOOLIGANS, CONTACT ME

Im looking for a great script about Hooligans,
contact me : donclovisjoytofilms.com or here

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

Got one about some low level asian drug dealers that is a bit hooliganistic

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Reaching out to active writers on UK Essex/East End/Action thrillers?

Hi I'd like to speak to screenwriters active in the UK Essex/East End/Action movie scene. I'm learning about screenwriting and it's clear that you're in demand when it comes to wr…

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

I'd like to learn more about writers in the trenches and how I can write similarly. I'm not into writing for those movies movies, but the writers of those are active and therefore…

Original Post from chris smith
VR camera stitching help needed.

I am looking for someone with expertise who can help me with my 7 camera Go Pro rig and stitching software. I need some training...anyone out there?

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Beyond Time Productions
SELLING RED SCARLET X FOR VERY CHEAP TO FUND DOCUMENTARY

Hi there,

Bought it all for 17,500 pounds end of May last year and have only used it on three jobs. It is also still under warranty.

My asking price is 9,500 for the whole pac…

9 years, 2 months ago
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