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Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Jennifer Maybour
Looking for help from Production Runners!!!

Hello All,

I'm looking to speak to some runners about their experiences getting into the industry and challenges they have faced finding work on set.

If any runners out there …

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

Hi Ross,

Take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with hints and tips on how to progress your career, I think it could really help you.

It talks abou…

Original Post from Jennifer Maybour
Do you want to become a runner on feature films but can't break in?

For anyone out there trying to break into running for films and TV but struggling to get that big break, take a look at my new blog talking about how I got into the industry with …

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Steel Wallis
Where might I find audio clips of politians discussing Basra?

Hello,

We have a short film in post and are thinking about over laying some audio clips of politicians or news programmes discussing the abuse of civilians by allies troops in Ba…

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

Thanks guys,, really grateful. Julia I'll drop you a line if that's okay..
Thanks again to all on this thread,
Steel

Original Post from Vanessa Frank
Filmmaker Interviews

Hi guys,

Here are some recent shows from Film Talk which you might enjoy...

KATIE GARFIELD

http://filmtalkpodcast.com/katie-garfield/

Katie Garfield has starred in movies such…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Nicole Behrens
Most recent response from Paul Ingram-Tedd
Black Magic Cinema 2.5k Camera EF mount for sale

FOR SALE
BLACK MAGIC CINEMA CAMERA 2.5K (USED)

£800 !!!!!

Includes: 512GB SSD Harddrive + Lithium battery + Camera Cage Rig + Canon 70-200mm t/4 used photography lens.

It does …

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

Oh wow, am i gutted i missed this!!! If anyone else is selling id be interested!

Original Post from Harry King
Any advice on short war movie I made for a college project? How could it be improved? what do you l…

White Griffins: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6_N16cNVp0
Anti War: Short Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lYOgoC-7b0

These are two short films that I made as p…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Unscary horror and scary non-horror

We've all seen horror films (for some reason a favourite of emerging filmmakers), and know that most are not scary, or rely heavily on jump scares. Tonight I rewatched a 1980's B…

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

I agree - it was actually haunting, unlike BW2 which was absolutely boilerplate

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as videographer?

To start a business together.

You can be either male or female.

I am looking for a multi-skilled background who does nearly everything. My background is filmmaking, animation/…

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

please check my website: http://komalahmed15.wix.com/kdesignanimation2015

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as a videographer? To start a business t…

Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as a videographer?
To start a business together. You can be either male or female.

I am looking for a multi-skilled ba…

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

well I am student, and I don't have budget. Meaning no cameras but just tripod equipment but I do full time job in uni as videography

Original Post from Alex Walters
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Would anyone be willing to give me some feed back on a short film i created about an apocalypse?

A post-apocalyptic warrior searching for food in the woods.

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

Aside from the title, what makes the scene an apocalyptic landscape? The hero is clean, has modern stuff in good condition, walks out to a tended field. What is he shooting at? …

Original Post from Moss Davis
New to Shooting People!

Hi,

As the title suggests Im new to shooting people, I've just moved back down south (Bristol ish) from Manchester and am looking to network and collaborate with like-minded peop…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Need help developing your scripts or treatments?

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Kate Holderness
Best way to get involved as an actor on British indies?

Hi all!

I'm new to SP, just signed up today...I feel like a newborn. Bless me.

I'm really looking to get involved in some good quality indie productions this year, features/shor…

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

Hi Paulina,

Thanks so much for your lovely reply. So sorry to hear about your recent sad news and glad you're getting back into the game. Wishing you lots of luck and love.

No I…

Original Post from Paul Plonka
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
looking for office to rent

We are film production and rental company and we are looking for a small, private and secure office to rent. We have some our equipment, so we are not looking for the desks. We ca…

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

Oh, SP stripped his contact details! James Smith james.smith@flexioffices.com

Original Post from Jonnie Dean Peace
Looking for a talented Producer to work on Low Budget Feature

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a Feature Film Producer who wants to collaborate and work with me on my first low budget
feature film filming this year.

The script is currently being …

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Kays Alatrakchi
An idiot with an idea… What now?

Hello all,

I know a lot of you have or will have that million dollar epiphany. Mine struck me at toward the end of 2015 and I’ve been itching to "JUST DO IT” ever since. However …

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

As Peter said, an idea is not that important...it's all in the execution. As a matter of fact, the sooner you stop being secretive with your idea, the sooner you will begin to gai…

Original Post from Amrit Basran
Need scripts with or without director

Genlock Films is planning to launch 2 feature films. Preferred genre is horror but we are open to other genres too. Language either English or Hindi. Story to be based in the UK. …

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from James Averiss
Anyone Interested in writing a horror script either a short or a feature?

I am pretty new too writing, have a lot of ideas, I am a big fan of horror films as they are something that can be shot with a low budget with clever camera tricks and editing. Id…

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Adam Preston
Most recent response from John Lubran
What camera would you recommend purchasing for shooting broadcast quality documentary footage?

If you were starting out from scratch a s a documentary film maker what camera would you purchase to shoot your first film? It needs to be lightweight and relatively simple to ope…

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

If anyone needs further opinions on the Canon XC10 watch this amusing video where according to these two reviewers the XC10 is pretty much damned to hell. It manages to be the wor…

Original Post from Ian Bellinger
Most recent response from pavan balagam
Looking for an experienced colourist to teach me how to colour grade a short film I have made

I am an amateur short film maker. I have an edited version of a short film I have made about fishermen. The footage needs colour grading as it was shot in log format. I edit with …

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

hi Did you try Resolve - its free and one of the top Grading softwares

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=resolve+12+tutorial

some nice tips in the links above :)

Original Post from chaz douglas
Most recent response from Simon DaVison
looking for independent films to show as part of a youth service that works at summer events across…

We run a youth service that works with teenagers at various summer events and we would really like to start including a film screening as part of our service. I've been in touch …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Chaz - We'd be happy for you to screen our film - www.5greedybankers.com. I run a youth film making project and a couple of them helped on the film. It's a heist comedy and we…

Original Post from Edward
Cinematographer needed for a great London film.

Hello friends

My name is Edward, 33 from London. I am a director, writer, actor. I am very passionate about films, great films and film-making. I am completely determined to brea…

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

Great, thanks for the advice, really appreciate it.
Best regards

Edward

Original Post from Gary Braun
Premium Membership Raindance.

I lately made an annual membership at Raindance.
What is the best and most effective way how to use my membership?
Any advice?

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

I appreciate your answer.
Will definitely look into it,Paddy.

Original Post from pavan balagam
hindi script writer for feature

Hello Any script writer willing to collaborate of writing a feature film script for a sci-fi film.
please email me at paonerao@gmail.com

9 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Luke Newell
3rd year Post Production student looking for editing/grading work for my final portfolio

Hi,

I'm in my final year of the BA Editing and Post Production course at Ravensbourne in London and looking for some editing and/or grading work on a few projects to enhance my f…

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

Hi Andy

I'm definitely interested in working with you on a few projects, send me an email and we can discuss the details.

Thanks,
Luke

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