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Original Post from Moira Rowan
Aspiring Actors needed

We're making a no budget documentary to highlight mental health, our film is called 'The Friendship Bench' we have been filming in Kent, as we found the area had less outdoor n…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Paul Docherty
Edinburgh Docufest

Has anybody here had any experience submitting work to the Edinburgh Docufest? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Carlton Jones
Most recent response from Adrian Bracken
Advice on Making an Historical Documentary

I want to write a documentary about the life of an amazing Devon entrepreneur and pioneer who back in 1868 built and funded a railway out of his own pocket. He was an was involved…

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

Hi Carlton
I wrote, presented, produced (and funded) a Documentary "Churchill's Secret Son..?" (Currently on Yesterday- UKTV) so I 've been there and bought the T-Shirt. Happy to…

Original Post from Paul Slaughter
Film Financing

"wait for the ALL CLEAR"

I have been trawling all the black holes of the industry to raise a modest amount of money to fund my indie film. So far, it looks like I have raised s…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Anisa Sabiri
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Do I need a Production Company?

Hi everyone,

I would like hear your advice on whether I need to open a production company or no. I am a writer-director, but since I have been developing my projects for severa…

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

Hello Anisa,
Though on the brink of retirement, I was a freelance television drama director with additional drama producer, documentary director and corporate projects director. …

Original Post from richard kelly
PROFITS-from FILM RIGHTS-FOR YOU

Hello everyone from Richard, I am offering 10% from any Graphic Novel film right, that someone can help with. I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels some have screenplay adaptions.…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
OFFERING 10% of GRAPHIC NOVEL FILM RIGHTS SALES-if you can help do so

Hello from Richard, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels. Some have screenplay adaptions. I am offering 10% from any Film Rights sales to anyone who can help me sell my Graphic n…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
OFFERING 10% of GRAPHIC NOVEL FILM RIGHTS SALES-if you can help do so

Hello from Richard, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels. Some have screenplay adaptions. I am offering 10% from any Film Rights sales to anyone who can help me sell my Graphic n…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Michael Noller
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Recommendations for digital film editing software on a PC

Hi

Can any editors recommend what budget digital film editing software to use on a PC?

Thanks

Michael Noller

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

NB Udemi do a course in Video Editing in DaVinci Resolve with Color Correction & Color Grading. They usually offer quite decent discounts to buy the course.

There'a Kindle bar…

Original Post from Elie de Rosen
Collaboration opportunity

Hello everyone. Oxford-based screenwriter/producer here. I'm working on a short drama/supernatural film project. I've written a preliminary screenplay, and am now looking for a di…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Elie de Rosen
Collaborating opportunity

Oxford based screenwriter/producer here. I'm working on a short drama/supernatural film project.

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Will Schmahl
Help me to sell my Graphic Novel Film Rights-Please reply

Hello everyone, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels on my website http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I need help in selling the Film rights to either Producers or Production Co…

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

Hi Richard- We just launched a platform for Creators like yourself to showcase and sell any asset that could be turned into a piece of long format content. We automate through pl…

Original Post from Leo Crane
Most recent response from Alex Gregson
Advice on budgeting for sound design

I'm working on a 40-min animated film, which includes approx 24-min of professionally produced, recorded and mixed orchestral music (already commissioned). Voice is already record…

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

Hi Leo,

I hope you are well?

We can certainly help put together a quote for this, please email me at alex@344audio.com and let’s have a chat.

Here is some of our work: 34…

Original Post from Stephanie Ridge
Most recent response from Jack Judd
Comedy Filmmaking

I'm looking to reach out and connect with other writers, actors and filmmakers who are interested in creating comedy films. It would be great to build a network and maybe start a …

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

Hello Stephanie, and everyone else who has responded,

My name is Jack, and I am a London-based writer/director/editor whose last few films have all been comedies and have all w…

Original Post from nathalie reiner
Most recent response from Nicola Campbell
looking for volunteer PA

We are working on a pre-prod' of a documentary about whales in Scotland UK.
We need a volunteer production assistant mainly for writing follow-up emails to our participants; mari…

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

Hi Nathalie

I would be happy to help. If you give me an email address I can send you through my business CV.

I'm an experienced executive assistant working for charities an…

Original Post from Sonia Cheung
actress looking for work!!!

Is anyone interested in casting me as an actress in both unpaid or paid projects?
Spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/0368-0192-8735

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

Sorry forgot to add my email address soniaweilingcheung@gmail.com

Original Post from Emmanuel Adelekun
A.D, Script supervisor, screenwriter, runner

Hi

I'm a film maker who went away from the scene for a few years. I now want to get back but haven't worked on a set for about 3/4 years.

If anyone is looking for an assist…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Mark Simpson Wedge
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Looking for actors for YouTube project

Hello. I'm an autistic YouTuber from Leicestershire and I'm new to this site.

I'm looking for people to play characters for my YouTube project "Defenders". Because I have a ver…

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

Hey Mark,
London locations are likely to require permits or (if you're lucky) permissions from generous friends to use their house, garden etc. I made a short 2 min film a coup…

Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from Darren Brade
BFI Flare 2023

So... I've spied quite a few SP members who are screening at BFI Flare this year! Shout if that's one of you ;)

As usual, the programme looks great. I'm still undecided on what…

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

No film to show but will be there networking for my next short so say "hi" if you see me.

Original Post from Fred W
Location advice

I’m looking for locations near London which can portray a moody/spooky forest. Also any abandoned factories or spacious housing, preferably near or in a forest, or overgrown, but …

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

Thank you, guys! Appreciated.

Original Post from Raquel Bartra
Most recent response from Morgan Archer
Screenwriting feedback group - LONDON BRIDGE

Hello,

I'm looking to set up a constructive screenwriting feedback group in London Bridge.

The format:
- we meet a weeknight once a fortnight to discuss pre-submitted pages…

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

Sounds interesting am up for a little bit of that.
Please email me on pbmno12@gmail.com
Thank you

Original Post from Mark Simpson Wedge
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where can I get a grant or funds for my YouTube project?

Hello.

I want to create the most ambitious YouTube project I’ve ever done. I’ve already put up an advert about it on the website under the title “Defenders – YouTube project".

1 response, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Best places to approach are ones connected with you/your channel/your locality.

People don't often just hand out money for nothing - what's in it for the company/individual?…

Original Post from Ines DAIF
Most recent response from Martin Johnston
Film Festival Advice

Hi Shooters !

I am a filmmaker based in Algeria and I am currently making my first documentary film about the difficulties facing women in Algeria.

Can anyone give me advic…

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

Big Syn International Film Festival. This is a United Nations Initiative and they are especially keen to support filmmakers with a message. You can find them on Instagram and sear…

Original Post from Melanie Cremona
Looking for screenwriters willing to collaborate on a project

Hi everyone, I'm looking for screenwriters to discuss ideas and stories to develop on social change that we could submit for funding later on. I have no budget myself but it's to …

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

Hi Lauren,

Thanks for reaching out! :-)

At the moment I'm good, the post was submitted last year unfortunately but if I do need further help I'll let you know :)

Thanks…

Original Post from John David Clay
OsKa Bright

thought I would reengineer a concept with a disabled character (Title Shattered) to enter into this yrs festival (2024)

would be 30 pages ( need to dig out script notes and re…

1 year, 11 months ago
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