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Original Post from Patty Papageorgiou
Most recent response from Alwyn Thomas
Looking for filmmakers in and around South Wales

Hi Shooters,

As someone who lives out in the sticks (Crickhowell, Wales) I'd love to connect with any other filmmakers, actors, writers etc, in the wider area. I'd love to eith…

5 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Hi Patty; I'm a songwriter/music producer focussing on film and tv. Currently based in Llanfrechfa (near Cwmbran) but moving to Penarth shortly. Happy to chat through any music re…

Original Post from Patty Papageorgiou
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Looking for Actors in or near Cardiff

Hi all, a group of us are planning to shoot a short comedy pilot in Cardiff, and we're looking for local actors.

We're particularly interested in filling the roles of Tony and …

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

I suggest you contact Cardiff drama college. They should be very keen! Sarah on 029 2039 1420 they are based just outside the castle. I was a student in the 50s!

Original Post from richard kelly
Can anyone Help Sell My Film Rights

Hello to all, I have 6 Creator owned Graphic Novels- some have screenplay adaptions. Also 2 short films are on http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I am seeking to sell the film ri…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from Jasun Horsley
Most recent response from Ben Saffer
Seeking Location for Police Station for Independent feature in April

I am producing a film this year in the UK, called The Light of Dead Stars, based on a script I wrote. I am currently seeking a London location that could double as a police statio…

8 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

It’s now run by Kingswood Arts https://www.kingswoodarts.com

Original Post from Samantha Mortimer
Most recent response from SP Team
Introducing myself - Photographer :)

1 response, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Hey Samantha,

Welcome to Shooting People!

What sort of photography do you do?
What type of projects are you looking to work on?

Make sure to check out the jobs board to …

Original Post from Jess Owen
Most recent response from SP Team
BBC Films / Film4 / BFI

I read that the BFI Network Short Film Fund is opening in March...

But has anyone on Shooting People worked on a BBC Films short before? Has anyone got funding from the BBC f…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Hi Jess,

The funding directory lists opportunities from the likes of the BBC. You can see it here: https://shootingpeople.org/funds/

Good luck with your projects!

Team SP

Original Post from Henry Knock
Most recent response from Nuri Moseinco
Unit Stills Photographer for your consideration

Hi guys,

I've been shooting unit stills on TV commercials for several years and am very keen to work on more short films.

I love the buzz of being on a busy set and can get …

1 response, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Henry is brilliant, would 100% recommend!

Original Post from James Skinner
Most recent response from Alvin Burrell
Any suggestions for an affordable modern train carriage location?

Hi everyone!

I am working on a fantastic short film, which is set in a packed train carriage. The train/carriage can be stationary. We would like to shoot during the day and i…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

In Walthamstow there is the Pump House museum which has a tube carriage - I don't know how much the hire is though,

Original Post from CK Goldiing
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
My debut.

Hi friends,

After 20+ years as a presenter, it seems unreasonable that my acting debut would be in such an immaculately produced short film, yet here I am. I play 'Brock' (guy …

9 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

If you go to your messages page - https://shootingpeople.org/messages - you should see, on the left, options for email notifications: Notify me by email... every time I get a me…

Original Post from richard kelly
Manager To Broker Film Rights

Hello from UK, I have 6 Creator Owned Graphic Novels that have Screenplay adaptions. I also have 2 Short Films on http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I am looking for A Broker for…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from Jess Gonzalez
Looking for collaborators for sketch comedy and horror short films

Hello creative people!

I'm looking for collaborators or people interested in making sketch comedy and horror short films.

I put runner but in reality, I'd like to have a te…

18 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

I sincerely appreciate the numerous messages I have received. However, I would like to draw attention to a crucial matter. Prior to potential collaboration or reaching out to me, …

Original Post from Jess Owen
Approaching Funding

I'm new to filmmaking and want to learn more about film funding. I know I have to build up more of a CV before being a filmmaker who will get funded. But I wondered if anyone can …

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Thanks so much for replying! That's really helpful.

J

Original Post from Darren Ladbury
Most recent response from CK Goldiing
New Year Director Producer Collaboration

Hey All.
It's that time of year again where i'm looking to meet new collaborators and start the year off with a bang.

I'm a East London DP looking for new people especially di…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hi Darren,

Just watched 'Men on Dates' & 'Impatient Man', the latter of which is exquisitely shot, immense job!! Do you attend many London filmmaking events? Be great to see yo…

Original Post from Dave Baum
Most recent response from Simon Drew
E17 Desk Space

Hi, I have a small 2-3 person office in Yonder, Blackhorse Lane Walthamstow, and looking for one person to come in to share the space with me. I am a freelance editor and doc fil…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hi Dave,
I'm a filmmaker also in E17 and been thinking about desk spaces. Would it be ok to come have a look and say hello?
I can do anytime in the next couple of days?
Cheers,…

Original Post from Alwyn Thomas
Songs for film and TV

Hi.

I'm an experienced songwriter and music producer working in the film/tv/ad sectors. I am currently signed non-exclusively to Cuesheet for this work. Looking to work closel…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hi Petar,

Thanks for your reply. This sounds a really interesting project. I have been away for a few days so apologies for the late reply. I will have a listen to your referen…

Original Post from SP Team
Agency Books Open

Twenty-Nine Five Group is an actors agency based in London and Poland.

They have welcomed a new agent, Josh, in their London Branch. Josh is currently building his client list …

1 year, 7 months ago
Original Post from A.L. Nott
Re networking / meeting collaborators

Responded to a few threads from those seeking collaborators lately, and noticed Cinecircle are doing one of their networking nights in Brixton on Tuesday (13th Feb) - see eventbr…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

EVENT IS WED 13 MAR, NOT 13 FEB!!!

Original Post from Nic Cornwall
Most recent response from SP Team
Writer/director team looking for producer

Hi,

Our last micro budget feature 'SOLO!' won several awards at international festivals (admittedly not the major ones) including 5 x best film or best director.

Trailer: ht…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hi Nic,

If you're still looking for producers, it might be worth joining the discussion on this thread: https://shootingpeople.org/qna/q/re-networking-meeting-collaborators/

Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Does anyone have Topaz or BitPaw

O Great SP Hive Mind,
I need a 17-minute 1080p short uprezzed to 4k and enhanced.
I subscribed to BitPaw and uprezzed a 2:24 1080p AVI trailer to 4K, simultaneously enhancing th…

1 year, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Fair and explotitive distribution revenues available to indie filmmakers

Psychomanteum - Our self-financed independent portmanteau psychological horror film consisting of several very different tales of terror from the UK is now available for purchase …

90 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

PS UPDATE
FilmHub has contacted me telling me now I am in breach of my distribution agreement with them by contacting their client Stash directly. YouTube had asked them to take…

Original Post from Jay y
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
the shadow of caravagio

hello,
a long shot but
I've been trying to track this film down,
it's not streaming anywhere, and
dvd's are only available from Europe
with no subtitles- it's a big budge…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

It probably wouldn't have made any difference, but if you were searching for "the shadow of caravagio" you were searching for the wrong title. Seems it's actually called "Caravagg…

Original Post from Eliza Jo
Most recent response from Jay y
Looking for music video editors, message me :)

Singer/songwriter and filmmaker from London creating music videos.

Get in touch!

1 response, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

hi there , ive directed and cut several music videos if you need someone?
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Jason

Original Post from Barry Staff
Matt Berry's agent for acting work

Does anyone know who it is?

A trawl on Goggle just gave me a contact strictly for his musical career. A friend thought he might be with Independent Talent, but he doesn't show…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hi Jim,

I would seem to have hit gold with these leads.

Anything I can do for you by way of reciprocation?

Kind regards,

Barry

Original Post from Ray Brady
Feature film release and more

Hi,
We have combined a collection of our award-winning shorts to make a feature "Science Friction" which will be released on 1st Feb 2024 on Vimeo on Demand: https://vimeo.com/o…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Another win for "The Last Humans" as the Aasha International Film Festival, that's twenty-nine and counting. Blessed. One of the seven short films in "Science Friction" which was …

Original Post from Anthony Travis
Most recent response from Steven Feeney
Lucy Harrison Casting

Does anyone have any experience of either Lucy Harrison Casting, their "headshot" service, or both?
Thanks, people.

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

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