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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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

Original Post from Vanya Tomova
Most recent response from Cecile Sinclair
Colourist looking for projects

Hi all,
I'm a freelance colourist based in North London. As I'm in between projects with a lot of waiting going on, I'd prefer to keep myself busy in my free time in order to gai…

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

Hi Vanya !
My name is Cecile - I’m an actor and together with a friend (bex) we filmed
Something she wrote. This is my first time producing and in al honesty I think I should S…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
LOOKING for very good writer, to write with other ( French Writer to make script, from Pitch./treat…

Looking for great experiented writer. to set up script fm our original story,
WHEN INDIANA JONES MEET DA VINCI CODE "
is for feature film
contact me here
DON CLOVIS

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

Well I’m a fan of both so happy to have a go!

Original Post from Thomas Michaelson
Most recent response from Athanasia Bartzoka
Advice on Funding

Hi Shooters,

We launched a fundraiser for our next film project a while back but have stalled £1500 short of our target. Anyone have any advice on where we might look for furth…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Hi Tom!
Congrats!

I would start by mentioning in your social media and in the pitch in the platform, about your EP.
A video always helps so maybe you and the main crew coul…

Original Post from Tumi Jon King
Script Pitch Bulletin

Is this month's Script Pitch Bulletin happening? Or have I missed it? Did anyone else get it? Be grateful to hear from you if you did. Cheers!"

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

Big thanks Adem -- much appreciated!

Original Post from Xenia Glen
UK Short Film Funding Survey

Filmmaker, Nia Childs, has set up a brilliant survey for filmmakers who are "making short films in the UK, who have made films WITHOUT the help from public funders."

It’s a gre…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Colin Fraser
Film Stills Experience

Morning Everyone!

I'm Colin, a Freelance Photographer based in Bristol looking to get into the world of stills photography and wanted to offer my services for free to gain a bi…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Film Business Plan

Morning Everyone,

I'm looking for a Film Accountant, or an experienced Producer who can help me put together a comprehensive Film Business Plan for my upcoming feature, HANDFUL…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Samantha Locock
The London Film Festival

Hi everyone,

Will anyone here be attending the London Film Festival this year?

I am new to the industry and wanted to attend, however, most events are sold out. It looks lik…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

I’m a bit late as it’s over now! But a film I produced, Rice Ball, was screened on Sunday as it was part of the BFI x BMW Filmmaking Challenge :)

Original Post from Paul W Franklin
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Sound - Removing Background Air-Con Noise

Hi,
I shot some interviews for a Behind the Scenes doc, and didn't notice until the edit that my shotgun mic picked up the sound of the air-con in the room. Kinda sounds like the…

18 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

And should you nee help with film, sound etc.. pls get in touch!! Reels @ https://linktr.ee/richardlipman

Original Post from Lexy Anderson
Most recent response from Julia Campanelli
Crowdfunding Advice - LGBTQ+ Burlesque Film

Hi SP Filmmakers,

I've just launched a Crowdfunder and would love any advice or thoughts on our video (Shot very cheaply).

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/732848094/s…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Fantastic video!

Original Post from Nick Ayton
Line Producer

Do you know a Line Producer available to start on a new TV Series - tech thriller, drama immediate start...

Must have experience in TV series and working in VFX heavy and virtu…

1 year, 11 months ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
need volunteer line producer

We are working on the pre-prod' of a documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
We need a line producer to help us.
Feel free to contact me if you wish to know more.
Many…

1 year, 11 months ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Okre Funding

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to ask if anyone has applied to the Okre fund and been successful or gotten to interview stage?

It would be great to hear some thoughts on the pro…

1 year, 11 months ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)

Hi everyone,

Has anyone been a member of or used the services of The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)?

https://writersguild.org.uk/about/

I'm a screenwriter, with a…

6 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Thanks everyone! This has been so helpful :)

Tina

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Tina Walker
Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund

Hi everyone,

Off the back of posting about finding collaborators for the BFI NETWORK short film fund, I thought I'd start up a similar thread for the 'Made of Truth: BFI Doc So…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Hi Julio,

You've probably seen this but the Doc Soc resources are pretty detailed on applying for funds: https://docsociety.org/static/core/pdf/DocSocietyDocumentaryGuidelines_…

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