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Hi,

So I've just graduated from King's College London, Business Management BSc.

I've been producing music videos and working as a runner/ PA for the last 3 years at uni and am…

Thank you all for your advice. It's been really helpful. I think I'm going to go with the diary service and freelance for a bit. I'll see how it goes. If anyone has any more point…

I am a writer wanting to, DESPERATE to direct, to make and create something, to collaborate with people, etc. Would be great to hear from you if interested. :)

i live in essex? not too far and i drive.

The script, a ghost story feels complete. I have sent it to a couple of production companies. I need to get feedback from smart people, producers, directors etc. London Area.

My point, clearly poorly made, is that readers are great, but go to specific ones that you have assessed as relevant to you. And pay them properly for their time. And if you're do…

I'm trying to gauge basic interest in my Kickstarter campaign to make an Action movie.

The unique concept is that since "video on demand" is just a straight selection process on …

Continuing the theme of advice, I would draw comparisons with the games industry which of course involves far more money than films.

Kickstarter games work well when they appeal …

Hi,

I am an MA producing student at the Met Film School based in Ealing Studios. As part of my course I have been asked to conduct a case study on a contemporary UK feature film…

We have an unusual business model that allows us to make films which I will if you are not looking for a standard raise funds model be happy to talk to you about.

I am a writer wanting to, DESPERATE to direct, to make and create something, to collaborate with people, etc. Would be great to hear from you if interested. :)

Hey Josh, I believe we have spoken to each other already. I regularly work as a dop and have some of my own equipment. I live in London, but can very easily travel to Horsham. …

I am currently in pre-production for my next upcoming short and we are looking at hiring some extra equipment for the short film including Lenses, Grip and Monitor. We have a very…

New Day Pictures might be able to do you a good deal. And if you or any of your crew members are students, they'll do you a discount. :)

Hey Guys, just want to say Discuss is looking great, it's really warming to see filmmakers sharing tips and tricks about their careers, equipment and experiences etc. That's what …

Hi Myrna. I've been making a film with the choreographer Elizabeth Streb. Her form of Extreme Action is quite different from tango, but the challenges are the same. Capturing the …

Screenwriters, can you help? Inter-cutting a great way to build tension and present two contrasting or related scenes within a film. Which is the best option:

1. Write your film…

Hey Chris, the simplest and most direct technique for intercutting related scenes I know is simply to put (CONTINUOUS) after the appropriate scene headings. It's self explanatory …

Hi,

We're developing a web platform to put completed films in front of those people looking to buy them and I'm keen to get two things really, firstly I'd like to get films put o…

Hi Stephan,

I had the team look at it today and your film should now be live. I haven't got to the bottom of what happened but normally films are up within 24 hours.

Sincerely t…

Would like to realize a feature on shoestring budget. Looking for clever funny dialogue with deeper message.

Hi. Did you find a script? I may have something for you?

Hi,

I have 1 DV Cam, 4 Beta Cam SP, and 4 Umatic tapes that I am looking to convert to digital format (either DVD or online). Would anyone be able to do this for me, or lend me a…

Thank you all for your responses. I think I have found somewhere to convert them.

Hi, I'm doing a shoot Sunday 5th to Thursday 9th of July and would really like to use a min-jib suitable to carry a C100... I can offer a little payment as hire cost and could col…

Hi shooters,

I'm a director looking for a producer for a short film up here in Scotland. I have a 10K budget in place, a script which still needs some tightening and ideally I'd…

Hi there Chris
I have a production company that i run my self mainly in Edinburgh.
I was actually looking to make a short this summer for the big festivals too. I had a few adeas …

I have been working on the comedy circuit for 20 years and am fairly well known in that genre. Ive had small roles in shorts and pop videos. I have quality images and impressive …

Hello!

I'm looking for a lo/no budget contemporary short film script to produce ASAP for the festival circuit, ideally to be shot in no more than two days.

The project is for an…

Hi Annabel,

we run a film club where you can network. The next one is on July 5th.

http://afewbravemenproductions.com/first-sunday-film-nights/

We hope to see you:)

https://ww…

I read on Shooting People events about this course starting tomorrow but it's bot clear where is this taking place. Does anybody know more about it?

Hi Laura, this could be the course I was running in my group and tried to add it to events here but there are certain rules for that, so I couldn't . The description you are givin…

The shooting will take place in areas Battersea, Fulham and South Kensington. I can come and pick up the slider from where ever in London:)

Hello

I am currently running a Kickstarter campaign for a short film entitled Acceptance Part 1. The campaign is into its 13th day of funding and has already reached 85% of its t…

Projectionists often tell me that you can make your own DCP, but I haven't yet met a film maker who has? Anyone out there?
Cheers.
Matt

Hi guys, not sure this helps but I have experience in DCPs and looking to expand my freelance work. If anyone is interested please PM me, I am very reasonable.

Any suggestions for a great place to make DVDs of my brand new feature.

Nena

We are a small outfit trying to break into this area of business. We will do it for you at least 25% cheaper than anyone else. But more important we will like to bond with you. Gr…

Hi everyone.

I am a London based newly starting filmmaker and looking for a short script to develop and send to festivals.
I am interested in real life stories with strong narrat…

I've got a couple of shorts. But what's the point of telling you on SP. I can't attach them. If you send me your e-address of course I could. Mines - allan.mac2012@gmail.com

George Wyndham overcame poverty, disability and war to become one of the world's top 20 table-tennis players. He is Sierra Leone's best hope at a gold medal at the Brazil Paralymp…

Hi Michael,

Thanks for this. You can post this information into the Bulletins here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/post/1. This will post it directly into our daily bulleti…

Disciplined and straight forward producer/director looking for a short film project to work with. Have you got a script that stands out?
My experience is mainly in TV. However I a…

Hi Marcio,
I have written a few shorts I would love to see made. Please email me at info@angelatinkler.co.uk and I can send one over for you to look at :)
All the best
Angela

I often show my films to groups via either TV or projector, depending n which they have. I do not have a laptop (have a desktop) and friend has recommended that I use a Samsung…

Thanks, John.