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Original Post from Joe Zalias
Most recent response from Harry Webster
I'm just about to sell my first feature script to an incredible production company. I need an agent…

As it says above

6 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Joe, I am curious in the process which led to get your script read and consequently purchased by a production company - whether you were already in a position that enabled you …

Original Post from Ashley O'Callaghan
Most recent response from Annlin Chao
Any animators in this network?

Specifically looking for an animator that would be up for collaborating on an application for the Netflix Short Documentary Talent Fund on an idea relating to fungi, foraging and …

4 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Ashley, I'm interested in your project. I'm an animator who happened to have a fungi/plant pathology background :P Please see my work here: www.annlinchao.com

Original Post from Ashley O'Callaghan
Ideally queer Producer with experience applying for funding wanting to collaborate on 2 short doc i…

Hi,

I am currently in the process of putting together two short documentary ideas.

1) Relates to fungi, foraging and queerness
I already have a co-producer from the commu…

2 years ago
Original Post from Vitali Pikalevsky
Most recent response from nathalie reiner
Looking for Assistant Job.

Hi everyone,

I have a lot of experience on set in the Art Department. I’ve also worked on my own video and short film projects. but I would like to find a job as a 1st or 2nd A…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Vitaly

I'm a former cinema-journalist/filmmaker and I am currently working on a documentary about a group of orcas in Scotland which are doomed to extinction because of the …

Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from Iain Tingley
Multiple crew roles for a feature horror film

Happy new year everyone.

My name's David Yorke, a multi-award winning filmmaker, a Bafta connects and Directors UK Member.

My aim this year is direct my first feature, (I'm…

2 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi David I love all horror and I myself am an actor. Also I love photography and am quite interested in taking behind the scenes pictures for promotional purposes. I have only don…

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Q&A with Emily Best, CEO of Crowdfunding and Distribution platform Seed&Spark

Emily Best is the founder and CEO of Seed and Spark, a crowdfunding and distribution platform for film with the highest crowdfunding success rate in the business (75%!) and a pipe…

31 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

hello dear EMMY,
How are you, I just find this infos about you... ( From 7 years ago )and I like to know if you still involved getting, create crowfunding,.. Im not familar with…

Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from Tessa Clarke
Anyone know somewhere to get affordable headshots in London?

Hey everyone,

I've been working on my website and also have been invited to join a directory for trans filmmakers (hurrah!) - BUT - this means I need to get headshots done (not a…

3 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

https://craiggreenslade.co.uk/

Original Post from Liam Michaels
Most recent response from John Lubran
Does anyone have any experience with I-Visas in the US?

Keen to understand the Visa situation in the US

4 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Oops pressed

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
financial partner in usa company

LOOKING for an Production and financial partner for company in USA las Vegas
before january 25th( deadthline for new year Licensing ) til january 2024
with little invest

2 years ago
Original Post from Winnie Imara
Most recent response from James McCann
Post Production Funding & companies

Hey all

Does anyone know of any post-production companies and any post-production funding currently available?

Thanks

3 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi, no worries, hope you get your funding.

Original Post from Mike Caslake
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Advertising for Specific Script writers

When advertising for Scriptwriters Can you be specific with for example wanting a Caribbean heritage queer writer or is that against equality work rules?

2 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi,

If the story is about someone queer with a Caribbean heritage, then I wouldn't be offended if you said it "would suit someone with that background", as I'm probably not the…

Original Post from Amber Clarke-McGrath
Most recent response from Mark Hammett
Crowdfunding for a student short film

Hi everyone!

I'm wondering if anyone has had any success with crowdfunding for short films, especially student short films, and whether you have any advice as to how or where t…

2 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Amber,

I've recently had some success with a crowdfunder, so thought I'd share my thoughts.

Firstly, I think your campaign looks great and I'd be very surprised if you di…

Original Post from Jayne Slater
Most recent response from Marie Lemaire
Emerging directors

Hi there! I'm a producer-writer, previously of self funded shorts and now I'm looking to take the next step and focus on funded work.

There are exceptions though. I'll happily…

5 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Jayne!
I just finished a master's at RADA and Birkbeck University. I produced, wrote and directed the short film 'Be My Baby' last summer, it is showing on the https://www.in…

Original Post from Judith Millecker
Most recent response from Jim Read
Spare ticket for SP Start the Year Party on 10 Jan?

Hi all,
I'm keen on going to this event (on Tues. 10th Jan at the RichMix), but tickets are sold out on eventbrite.
Is there anyone who can't go and whose ticket I could get?
C…

8 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi all - just had a couple cancellations so there's some more available now but once they're gone - they're gone! Plan still is if you feel like taking a chance and haven't got a …

Original Post from Harry Floyd
I'm looking for Junior Producer Work (Paid)

Hi everyone!

I'm putting the word out that I'm an aspiring producer looking for Junior Producer work.

I have almost two years of experience in the industry. If you'd like t…

2 years ago
Original Post from Azim Miah
Avant-Garde, Narrative Director/Writer looking for DOPs, Art Directors, Producers and More

Hi, hope all is well!

I’m a 23 year old filmmaker based in Northamptonshire. I have experience as a director/writer, and I’ve been crafting films ranging from the avant-garde g…

4 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Andrew,

Oh that's brilliant! What kind of roles do you do in film, and will I be able to see the short films you've made?

Thanks!

Original Post from Eden Hayman
Voluntarily Production Crew

Hi - my name is Eden and I am a filmmaker, wanting to be an actor in the future. I’m looking for people to assist with my films behind the scenes, writing, arrangement, producers,…

2 years ago
Original Post from Jonathan A
Most recent response from Henry Knock
Music Videos

Hello SP

I'm a London based writer/director looking to work on music videos.

Please get in touch about possible collaborations.

Thank you!

3 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

I'd be very keen to shoot unit stills on it if you need someone?

Link to my work below:

http://www.henryknock.com/unit-stills

Original Post from Ray Brady
Watch trailer for Demon Host (2023)

Trailer for Demon Host - UK micro-budget indie feature. Watch on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4Oc4Y7dD8&t=20s
I have also posted several of our short films and past…

2 years ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
FREE OR HUGELY DISCOUNTED FILM FEST SUBMISSION LIST NB GO TO BOTTOM

Antakya International Film Festival 100% Free SUBMISSION
ENDING SOON Entry Fee Waiver Code: AFF201210
https://filmfreeway.com/Antakyafilmfest

504 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Nassau Film Festival ENDING SOON is presently free to submit your short film.
Add to basket and then use the following Entry Fee Waiver Code by pasting it into the discount code …

Original Post from Mark Stewart
Most recent response from Azim Miah
Cinematographer Seeking Collaboration with Directors and Filmmakers

Hey all! I'm a cinematographer seeking collaboration with upcoming directors and filmmakers for online content, music videos and short films. I'm experienced in crafting high-qual…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Mark, hope all is well!

This is excellent stuff and I would love to network and work with you. I have experience as a director/writer, and I’ve been crafting films ranging f…

Original Post from Nuri Moseinco
Looking for a office location

Hi everyone! I'm looking for an office location in London for a low-budget short film. Need something with some character, so not just plain white walls. It would be the office of…

2 years ago
Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How to make a connection with people in Hollywood?

Do you know any community that film makers in Hollywood likely to gather? I would like to get to know them and maybe help them with post production remotely.

6 responses, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Might be worth going to Cannes, AFM, whatever trade events are near you - and then getting lucky!

Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from William Webb
LSFF 2022

LSFF have just dropped their programme - and it's looking f#!king great...

https://shortfilms.org.uk/

Who's going? I'm keen to attend a couple but it's run on a ticket-per-e…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Lo-budget Mayhem is always a must!

My film Personal Effects is screening in ‘Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them’ on the 28th at Curzon Soho (alongside a film feat H…

Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from Will Schmahl
What's a film you /could/ have made - but didn't?

Heya all,

I recently got a Shudder subscription on a Black Friday whim - and I've been gleefully trawling through mid-tier horror after mid-tier horror, simply because it's a g…

5 responses, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Tim- Wondering what happens to idea or docs then, do you still register it for copyrighting protections or since you dont get funding you just let it die? Curious as my partne…

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