ASK & DISCUSS

What have your favourite films of 2024 been? Any film recommendations for Shooters to watch over the holidays?

Take a look at this list from SIGHT & SOUND of the 50 BEST FILMS …

Best films this year for my money are The Sweet East, The Beast, Riddle Of Fire, La Chimera, She Is Conann, A Different Man, Love Lies Bleeding and The Substance. Grandted I've st…

Hello,

We’re currently looking for a London based flat or house with a lived-in feel to film in on Saturday, January 11th. This is a self-funded short film but we do have a bu…

My flat in Peckham might fit the bill although it’s 3rd floor, no lift, and there might be building work that Saturday.

Could I please know some more details?

simonhbrooke@…

Hi everyone,

I’d like to take a moment to reintroduce myself—I'm Kenneth, a filmmaker from Southeast London.

I've been working on various self-shot projects, including short…

Would my Journey from first book published June 2025 and debut at Edinburgh Fringe, of "The Car Showroom Poet" be of interest? I am the only known artist that acts and perform poe…

Hi all
Documentary photographer with 18 years experience now looking to develop a stills/behind the scenes film / TV portfolio...I realise i'm not going straight to Hollywood so …

I debut at the Fringe Aug 2025 as the World's First Car Showroom Poet, live in Nottingham. Am looking for my journey to be captured by documentary film makers. See my post from ea…

This is a documentary for a fly on the wall or a managed documentary. Follow a real-life UK Poet in a Car Showroom on his journey to debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2025 w…

Has anyone on Shooting People been funded by BBC Films for a short film?

I'm more curious than anything, just want to learn how the process runs when working with them. Is it …

"Eligibility criteria
PiCoS accounts are for proposals for Network or Nations originated content from UK based independent production companies who have either had:

(a) A BBC …

Hi,

My background is in performance and writing, but I'm trying to get hold of as many stories as people care to share regarding their experiences with music supervisors or tr…

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent filmmaking graduate looking to step into paid Production Assistant roles. Since finishing university, I’ve gained some valuable experience through pla…

I'd be interested to find out too

Hello, my name is Lashaunda.
"fan into flame," the gift that is in you." Care to sharing TIPS & TRICKS for Filmming and as an Actor for an industry artist.

Hey everyone,

I've just seen that the LSFF programme has gone live, has anyone got any work screening at the festival? Would love to come down and support / meet cool people.

The programme looks really fun. I definitely want to go down to the see the 'Funny Shit' collection.

Also keen for the Fighting Form one, which is about flipping the script on…

My partner is Sushila Barton-King and she is studying for a doctorate in counselling psychology and psychotherapy at
the Metanoia Institute in London. She previously trained and …

Hi yes Inwould be interested

Hello, I'm Ewan Ronnie-James .
I would love to score some music for either television, film or any sort of project someone is working on .
As I'm, currently, building up my po…

I have a short film to discuss
please email me at benrichards@workmail.com

Hello guys

I'm currently seeking a DP and 1st AD for our martial arts short film project.

Logline: To save his dojo and his reputation, a young sensei must fight a duel wit…

As Mark said. It'd be like saying I'd prefer a white male crew.
You have to have a particular reason to state that sort of requirement (and a good one). Personally if I were pay…

hello, I am Esther, a current film production student looking for some experience to start off my freelance editor job. I am looking for any kind of short videos, social media pos…

I'm producing a short called "One in Five" - it is a narrative story about a young man struggling with his mental health, and is inspired by true events. The film is based on the …

Hi,
I am a filmmaker who have directed a few films and have recently finished a successful horror short (successful from the reactions it has received, it will now enter festival…

Hi Fred,
I am a retired television director (and producer) with 400+ broadcast director credits in television drama series & serials (1983-2008) : -
House Of Eliott : The Bil…

Hi there!
I'm Sonia I'm 43 and mixed race half French and half Chinese. I did lots of am dram theatre as a teenager and in my early 20s did a one year drama school course ( with …

Hello?????

Hi everyone,

Is anyone attending to the event on Tuesday? I aim to connect and collaborate with people about some idea proposals.

Hope to see you soon
Kind regards
Kenneth

Thanks to all who joined us on the night - it was a brilliant, high energy evening.
We were so pleased so many people made connections too.

And a massive thankyou to Isra/Tap…

We are currently working on a documentary about the Scottish orcas and the devastating impact of highly toxic man-made chemicals in their waters.
We are looking for volunteers wh…

Hi Nathalie, I would be interested in collaborating for the project, my contact details are on my profile, let me know. Thanks.

Hello gang, I'm looking for a free location for an upcoming, no budget micro-short shoot. I need somewhere that resembles or is an old people's/nursing home room. Shoot will be in…

Hi all,

The Art Council's DYCP grant is open again. I'd like to apply for funding as a moving image artist. Has anyone got any experience with this application? Any tips would …

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share some exciting news about a short film I created with my team last year. In December, we hosted a self-made premiere for friends and family, which…

Film Festival Suggestions:

UK: Beeston England FF

US: Queens World
Cleveland International
Urbanworld Film Festival --- they specifically want films…

Looking to connect with writers, composers, producers who are working on, or contemplating working on, film musicals. Just want to see what's out there, how much, if any, work is …

I have a comedy and also a skateboarding update of Othello that I think could work as a musical. I havent written any music for it however.
You are welcome to add the music etc…

Exciting Opportunity for Filmmakers: Kosovo Launches 30% Rebate for the Film Industry!

Kosovo is proud to announce a groundbreaking initiative to support and attract filmmakers…

Hi Valon,
I've messaged you, please check your messages.
Thanks,
James

Hi, I would like to know if SP does a meet up re Cannes Film Festival offering pointers?

If so, I would like to know when and where it is held. I am planning to go in 2025.

Hi Brid,

Thanks for this! It is something SP might look to do in 2025, and it's great to know this will be helpful for you. Often, Shooters message into Ask & Discuss to find w…