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Original Post from Andy Hudson
Most recent response from Linda M James
To film school... or not to film school

Hey everyone - looking for a bit of advice.

I’m a Leeds-based camera op, done some helping out on friends’ shoots but no paid gigs yet, mostly juggling a day job in retail. I’v…

6 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

What an amazingly generous response, Ray, to someone starting out. We need more people like you in the film world.

Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
What if I’ve already shot on location but don’t have permission?

Hi all,

I’m a self-shooting doc producer making a film about hunt saboteurs, and I’ve already filmed quite a bit out on Dartmoor. Most of it is observational – following activi…

4 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

While I am not condoning illegal trespass or lack of respect for land rights, unless they can tell what sort of a shot you have used, and exactly where it is , how can they tell w…

Original Post from Robert Pepper
Available - Foley Artist, Sound Designer and Audio Post Guy

Hi everyone,
I’m a professional Foley Artist, Sound Designer and Audio Post guy. I’m based in Ireland but work remotely. I’ve worked with a number of people here on this forum in…

2 responses, most recent 1 month, 1 week ago.

Hi Ian,
Thanks for responding. It's nice to meet you! :)
I watched the HIDE trailer it's looks great. Psychological horror-thrillers are amongst my favorite films. I really like…

Original Post from Lance Patrick
Most recent response from James McCann
No yearly membership anymore?

This seems like a big mistake to me, I've been a customer for many years and always bought the yearly membership which was discounted. But now it's going to monthly only and even …

1 response, most recent 1 month, 1 week ago.

Agreed 100%.
Increasing the price without adding anything is a great way to lose customers.

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Behind the Scenes Photography

Hello all, here are some BTS example images I have taken.

https://smendes.co.uk/BTS.html

I am taking more bookings and would love to shoot BTS for your next project.

Ple…

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Kai Langford-Do
Most recent response from Mike Sheer
Looking for Feedback on Script

Hello,

I am currently working on a short film script, 'Part-Time Lovers' and am looking for some feedback as we move closer towards production. Specifically, I'm concerned tha…

9 responses, most recent 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

Hello Kai! If you're still looking for someone to read please get in touch - there's info about what I can offer your script, and testimonials, here: https://www.mikesheer.net/scr…

Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Actress looking for work and to add more footage to my show reel material.

I am an actress and voice over artist looking for acting or voice over work! Potentially happy to do no pay or low pay work as long as I can have the credit added to my spotlight…

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Michael van der Put
A Parliament of Wolves - Short Film shoot in the Wye Valley

A short film shoot, 14th & 15th July in the Wye Valley, near Symonds Yat.

A team led by award-winning playwright Tom Powell is looking for its final few crew members.

A Par…

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Jee Choong
Film Composer Available – Credits Across Asia & UK (Busan, FIRST IFF, Taco Bell UK)

Hi all — I’m Jee, a UK-based composer and music producer looking to collaborate with filmmakers on shorts, features, or docs.

I’ve worked on internationally recognised projects…

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Francesco Varzi
Sound Designer, Sound Editor Mixer - Available

Hello,

I am a sound editor, designer, and re-recording mixer based in Manchester, available for remote work.
www.francescovarzi.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11623117.

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Looking to build a creative relationship with a producer

Hey all, hope you're all enjoying the summer weather!

I am a writer/director based in Kings Cross, North London.

As someone who often produces, I know it's no easy task. I …

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from RS Kohli
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Any feature producers here?

Hi everyone.

I'm new here. Can we find any feature producers on this platform? Thanks.

RS Kohli

Writer.Director

1 response, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Kohi - people use the Production / Get Crew to post for roles they're looking to fill.
Chrs
Cath
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Original Post from Alexander Lopera
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
We're funded! Looking for interested and interesting collaborators :)

Hi folks, we successfully crowdfunded for an action comedy short previsualisation for a film we're calling Spirit & Bone.

This is the first part of a two part development plan.…

12 responses, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Please get in touch:)

Original Post from Lucy Ferguson
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Short film submissions for festival - need more!

We need more film submissions for a youth led film festival ( U27 age of main crew and U5mins ). Most years we have 90 entries and this year ONLY 20! any ideas where to post / sh…

1 response, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Lucy,
Following the instructions and link you provided namely:
"How to enter Simply click this 'link' or the button below and fill in the form.

Submission deadline: Frida…

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Howard Lewis-Baker
Stock footage - what's your experience?

Hi all,

Has anyone here had experience selling stock footage as a side hustle?

I’m interested in how people manage it alongside their main work, what equipment works best, …

1 response, most recent 2 months ago.

Hi Tina
I can offer a perspective from a buyers pov. My main work is for a company that produces a lot of videos aimed at high end/blue chip corporate clients. We have a Getty su…

Original Post from Heather McQuaid
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
How a community post on SP led to a BAFTA-qualifying short

I wanted to share a little story—and a big thank you—to this community.

A couple of years ago, I was writing a lot—short stories, scripts, speculative ideas—but nothing I’d wri…

12 responses, most recent 2 months ago.

Hi guys ! Do you need a good actor? My name is Igor Ismail. Instagram Igor Ismail please have a look !:)

Original Post from Fred W
Editor looking for interesting projects

Hello,
I have recently won a couple of awards for best editing of a horror short and would love to delve in to more genres. I am also open to other types of projects like documen…

2 months ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

2 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Actors Showreels (Discount for SP)

2 months ago
Original Post from Vivek Nair
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
Bedroom location for one minute short thriller.

Hey Shooters!

We are filming a one minute short thriller on Sat Aug 2nd and we are looking for a spacious bedroom on the second floor of a house overlooking a garden.

Havin…

1 response, most recent 2 months, 1 week ago.

Hello :) do you need actor? I would love to ! Igor Ismail instagram, tel 07455009700

Original Post from Syra Malik
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
CASTING CALL: Young Male Actors for Feature Film!

CASTING CALL: Young Male Actors for Indie Feature Film!

Tin Cowboys Productions are casting for an upcoming feature film, shooting this July 2025 across the UK and Europe.

T…

2 responses, most recent 2 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hello :) happy to work with you ! I'm Igor Ismail, actor ! Tel 07455009700
Www.spotlight.com/9519-8947-2162

Original Post from Igor Ismail
Actor

Hi , guys! I'm actor from London and would love to play in your movie! www.spotlight.com/9519-8947-2162
Tel and what's up 07455009700

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Photographic projects and collaborations

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the film making process shooting behind the scenes images for short film ‘Kaleido Ghost’.

Check the images out here https://www.kei…

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Karl Livingstone
Unit Stills Photographer looking for work or just to connect

Hi folks,

I'm a Unit Stills Photographer based in the North West UK. I pride myself not only on my photographic abilities but of my people skills and ability to embed myself in…

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Igor Ismail
Actor

Hello :) I'm actor and happy to join a project! I am Igor Ismail and please check my spotlight in my profile tel 07455009700

2 months, 2 weeks ago
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