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Original Post from Scott Clancey
Acting Showreels

Hi guys!

I’m currently offering a deal of £60 for acting Showreels for the first 15 actors that contact me.

For more info message me or check out my insta post: https://ww…

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

Hi David,

Thanks for responding to my post.

Indeed, I can assist you on this. Do you already have some content, short films etc that I can edit into a reel?

Thanks again

Original Post from richard kelly
REPRESENTATION-Please Reply

Hello Everyone, I have Directed a Couple of Shorts- However I more wish to sell the Film Rights to my 6 Creator Owned Graphic Novels. Check out http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com…

1 year, 5 months ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
looking for volunteers

We are currently working on the pre-production of a documentary about whales in Scotland. Our producer is already looking for funds and we need an assistant volunteer to keep upda…

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

Hi Erika
Many thanks for your reply.
drop me a line and I will get back to you: nathaliereiner@yahoo.co.uk

Original Post from richard kelly
Connect With Me-Please Reply

Hello Everyone, I am reaching out to you all, as I am looking for Contacts as I have been looking to Find a Manager etc. I am looking to sell the Film Rights to my 6 creator owned…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from James McCann
Most recent response from Chris Chandler
Reputable Distribution Companies

Hi All,
Can anyone recommend and good distribution companies for a feature-length comedy-horror?

Whether they be known for handling a lot of projects, or if they are a sm…

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

It's certainly worth planning for entry into selected festivals international - specialist horror and/or comedy fests for choice. This way you will put your film in front of simi…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Problem uploading Pro res 422 video files to FilmHub

Hi, is anyone else finding FilmHub's new automatic title upload system frustrating? Whilst I love the fact that it warns you when there is a problem with any of your subtitle file…

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

As a follow-up, though surprisingly nobody from SP with any answers or help with my problem after doing some research on YouTube I found some useful information and also on a Redd…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
Most recent response from Gabor George
DPs DO NOT SELECT THE SHOTS!

I heard from a friend of mine that I hadn't seen in awhile yesterday. He's in pre-production on a low-budget feature, and was complaining that the DP (DoP) hadn't gotten him a sho…

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

Definitely, I agree! Sound and music are a huge part of it and a very important storytelling device and I often think about it even at the script writing stage.

Original Post from Ray Brady
Runing a business under a Stage name

Hi,
I have a friend who has been running a business (a none registered partnership) for over twenty years. His circumstances, with large overheads namely business premises rent, …

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

Hi Zan,
Many thanks for your thoughts and suggestions, good ideas and gratefully appreciated.
Kind regards
Ray Brady

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Film Lawyer Wanted

Hi All,

I wondered if anyone could recommend a good, trustworthy film/media Lawyer who won't break the bank!

I've had quotes from people who charge £650 an hour huge compani…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Literary Contacts-Agents-please reply

Hello From Richard in UK. I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels-with Screenplays too. I have tried finding literary agents, as I am Looking to sell their Film Rights. If anyone ha…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from Vivian Kemp
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Looking for Storyboard Artist

Looking for a storyboard artist for an upcoming short film. Please message me, thanks in advance!

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

Hi Vivian

First off, I need to say my name is 'Bob Eckhard' but SP managed to corrupt my email such that I have to use my middle name psuedonym Leo Michael (middle names) as …

Original Post from Roger Hyams
Short film festivals

Dear Shooters,

I've submitted my new short film to several festivals, including those specific to shorts, such as Go Shorts & Hamburg. The film is narrative fiction, but might …

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from Adem Ay
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
Anyone used Screenwriting Staffing?

Hey Shooters,

Recently stumbled on this US-based website posting both paid and unpaid work for screenwriters (to see the paid opportunities you need to subscribe).

https://w…

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

I won’t comment on the quality of the jobs, but I will say that I’ve tried without success to cancel my subscription and they don’t respond at all to my emails.

Original Post from richard kelly
FILM RIGHTS AVAILABLE

Hello, I am looking for someone to help me to sell the Film Rights to my 6 creator owned Graphic Novels. Trying to find Literay Agents is a chore. Some have screenplays. Some are …

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from PHIL WEST
Most recent response from Loren Kinsella
British Films Market?

Hello, I've been given an official invitation to the British Films Market, but I just wanted to find out if anyone in this SP community has been to BFM before and what they though…

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

Yes, of course.
You can email me at: lorenkinsella@gmail.com
and we'll take it from there.

Original Post from richard kelly
Looking for Connections- Film Rights

Hello Everyone, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels, some with Screenplay Adaptions. I am aware of literary agents, I am looking for someone who is either a Manager or has Conne…

1 year, 6 months ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
Most recent response from Tristan Marshall
need volunteers for pre-prod'

We are currently working on the pre-production of a documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
We need some help to finalize our proposal. Our producer already started look…

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

Hello

I am interested in being a part of this project. My email address is tris1999@gmail.com

Thanks

Tristan

Original Post from Shona Charlton
Location needed in London for a charity film

Hi all,
I'm shooting a film for a leading charity working to prevent suicide and self-harm. We have a London-based cast and an original song already recorded. Everyone is donatin…

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

This is now sorted thanks to Tony.
Not sure how to close the query so I’m adding this edit.

Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Robyn Hargreaves
Movie Monsters

Hi everyone,

I don't normally post here, but I'm a writer/director with a bit of... writer's block.

I'm writing a low-budget horror with a monster, so I've been revisiting h…

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

Hi George,

One that sprung to mind is It from 'It Follows'. A sort of paranormal sexually-transmitted demon that slowly follows you until it gets close enough to kill and maim …

Original Post from richard kelly
Manager Needed-With Connections

Hello, Everyone From the UK, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels some have screenplay adaptions. Check out http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I have Different Genre's Horror, T…

1 year, 7 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Mutton
Sound Guy seeks Projects

Afternoon (or good morning whenever you stumble across this message)

I have been actively involved in sound projects for over 2 years now and I am looking for more opportunitie…

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

Hi Brian, I'm in Manchester

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Accountants

Hi there,

Please can anyone recommend specialist accountants for film & television? Asking for a friend who runs a small production company and is looking to move accountants.

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

Thanks Nic and Uriel!

Xenia :)

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from A.L. Nott
Spotlight - the Petition...

Hi all,

In solidarity with my actor friends, I'm sharing the link to the petition to remove Spotlight's new tiered memberships.

https://www.change.org/p/spotlight-remove-ti…

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

Looks like the campaign's working?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-67284716

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Help Needed - Film Finance Plan

Help needed helping create a Film Business Plan.

Dear All,

I desperately need help creating a Business Plan for a £5.6m budget feature film, HANDFUL OF THIEVES, due to be s…

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

Thanks very much Alwyne,

Much appreciated and really appreciate the help that Shooters give each other. If there's any advice or help I can offer back please ask any time.

B…

Original Post from Nick Ayton
Most recent response from Sascha Fromeyer
Virtual Production

I'm looking for a virtual production partner expert in the latest VFX and visual effects and techniques...

Who would you recommend?

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

Hi Nick. There are quite a few on our books.
I would think you might want to start your journey with Victor.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vctrprz/
I will put you in touch with …

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