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Most recent response from dziko kazembe
Looking for a short film script to produce

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…

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Most recent response from mandana mohit
About the Acting Course - Meisner Technique - 5 weeks in London does anybody know where is this tak…

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?

1 response, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Armine Vosganian
I'm producing a short film next weekend and I'm desperately looking for a slider. Can anyone help m…

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:)

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Justin Groves
Wanting to collaborate with a Producer on a Short Film.

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…

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Wayne D'Cruz
Most recent response from William Allum
has anyone actually made their own DCP?

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

17 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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.

Original Post from nena eskridge
Most recent response from Henry Abisayo
duplication service

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

Nena

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Original Post from Michael Christofis
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Looking for a short script to produce or collaborate

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…

10 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
GOLD - George Wyndham: From Sierra Leone to Brazil Paralympics. Please support our crowdfunder

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…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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…

Original Post from MARCIO DELGADO
Most recent response from Angela Tinkler
Looking for a cool short film script to collaborate with in London

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…

13 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

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

Original Post from Claire Creswell
Is phone, ipad or laptop bestt for something I can put my films in to show with good quality on pe…

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…

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Thanks, John.

Original Post from Encounters SFF
2015 Encounters Short Film Festival - Early Bird Discount Now on Sale!

2015 Industry Forum Pass – Early Bird Discount Now Available!

An intensive three day event, the Industry Forum combines high-level masterclasses, panel discussions and industry …

10 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Hi I am in the process of crowd funding to raise part of the budget for a feature I am developing a…

I have attached the link for the campaign below:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/creaks/x/10990838#/story

And the facebook page link:

https://www.facebook.com/creaksmovie?pn…

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Check out this campaign for Range 15 - An action comedy on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/range-15-movie . They've raised over their target ($325,000) and will reach…

Original Post from Daniel Johnson
Most recent response from Trevor Jones
Another Filmmaker Steals My Material!

Hey all,

I have met so many paranoid writers and directors, always deeply concerned people will steal their material - I was never one of those. I guess I just liked to trust th…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

you can still see it is 'Hungry Wolf Productions' from the weblink, but I never said that....., my avatar did!!

It's funny though, as they have no content online today, maybe the…

Original Post from Dan Selakovich
New company in Hollywood that could prove helpful to indies

I just wanted to let everyone know about Slate. They do a bit of everything from the business side of film. Do you need a prospectus? (the answer is yes, you do). They can analyze…

11 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

@Alève Mine Ha! Nope, missed that one!

Original Post from wendy Zakiewicz
Most recent response from Dan Smith
What to do if you're told not to do something?

Hi Shooters
I’m looking for advice. I recently made a film focusing on a charity that redirects supermarket food waste from landfill towards other worthy causes. At first they wer…

14 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

It's difficult, I had a similar problem with a Charity. The best thing to do is contextualise the film..."reproduced with Kind Permission."

Original Post from Alève Mine
That new major studio in Yorkshire

http://www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk/major-new-yorkshire-studio-gives-uk-infrastructure-further-boost/

What is going on? Is the business booming?

While in London I was told t…

8 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

@Dan Smith
Studio bacon wars! :)

Original Post from Lianne Tucker
Most recent response from A. Gabrielle
Showreel collaborators

Hi guys,

I asked this question a while ago and if you were interested then i hope you still are and are available...I'm hoping other artists are wanting to help each other out b…

9 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Lianne,
I'm an actress and would be interested in being involved.
I'm currently able to do 19th, 22nd, 23rd.
Speak soon,
Az

Original Post from James Eastope
Most recent response from Marysia Trembecka
Hi im a composer looking to expand portfolio, any films out there?

Looking for short films in production that need comopsition for free. This is to expand my portfolio.

Visit my site www.jameseastope.com to see osme of my work. Theres more to be…

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Hi James,
I saw this today - think it's theatre music but experience & paid .. So check it out - and good luck :)
http://m.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyj…

Original Post from Jordan Stephens
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Would love opinion on a short film script

I have had a go a writing a short film script that I would like to direct.

I would love to get peoples opinion on it:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3UQYYnkqFdyUFcxTkgxTFJFanM…

7 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

PS: providing you will shoot it without the need for third party approval. Or with approval from people who know that if you write things differently, it works well.

Original Post from uche obiwe
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Hi i am a scriptwriter/director looking for christian filmmakers in the northwest to collaborate on…

am a scriptwriter in merseyside.planning on directing my first feature.my scripts have a christian world view but are non stereotypical.would like filmmakers in the north east int…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Count me in too. I'm best contacted via franz@imperialfilmproductions.com and I also have a site www.Christianity2000.com <>

Original Post from Nikolai Galitzine
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
First Feature Film series

I am making a series about how acclaimed UK film makers got their first film off the ground. www.firstfeaturefilm.org

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Here's a 100 plus podcasts I've done for Britflicks... a number of them are first time feature film makers ... https://soundcloud.com/stuart-wright-3

Original Post from Shore Scripts
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
Why you need to use proper formatting when screenwriting

As a reader at Shore Scripts, I still can't believe it when I get handed a script, which isn't properly formatted. My heart drops, as I know it's going to be a slog to get through…

14 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

How do I delete my flippant comment? Admin? Please help ... It was the end of the day and I was grouchy ...Sorry

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Eileen Aldous
Approaching HODs on a Budget

Hi everyone.

I was wondering if anyone had any advice for approaching people when you're on a low budget. I'm shooting my second short later in the year, I'm getting great feedb…

49 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

@Chris Bogle. What a joy to hear. Too many folk want the latest and greatest equipment and think that will create a great movie. In my opinion so not true. It's what is shot that …

Original Post from Adolf El Assal
Most recent response from Industrial Scripts
Looking for an experienced script editor

Hi,
I'm currently seeking an experienced writer to help me polish in good English my new feature film's first draft.
It's a paid position.
Please send me examples of your work alo…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Adolf

We can certainly help you - our script editors are cherry-picked from the many who apply and are recommended to us, and we have been reviewed over 500 times by clients o…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Live interactive streaming: THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

Hi all
We had a really successful pilot live streaming of Cardboard Citizens' current forum theatre show 'Benefit', thanks to Pilot Theatre, including a truly interactive forum wh…

10 years, 4 months ago