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Hey Shooters!

I have been following Shooting People since it was an email list and got my first gig (unpaid as a lighting assistant).

Anyway I work as a VFX Compositor and t…

Nice to meet youl! I very much hope so!

Come to the Xmas edition of the Leyton/Walthamstow (or further afield if you want to travel!) get together!

This is primarily targeted at people interested in subjects such as:…

Hi Tiana

I've not been able to come the last few events because of work, but this day looks clear. So please add me to your list. We've emailed before but I'm a filmmaker, di…

We are in Pre-Production of an independent low budget movie and seeking a FILM SALES AGENT, along with their costs of distribution and promotion.

We are looking at an extensive…

Hi James
Many thanks for the response. Your message makes a lot of sense. I appreciate and understand your advice. This is our first film and is a very low budget independent att…

Calling all script writers! A new group of scriptwriters (film, telly, or stage) will be meeting in real life! We are a collaborative, supportive group of writers who meet to re…

Hi, Annlin
We are meeting tomorrow -- Friday 25th at the BFI at 3pm. We would love to see you.
All the best,
Jane

Hi all,

As we all know, it’s utterly devastating what’s happening to the people of Ukraine. Here are some initial actions that fellow filmmakers have sent in for us to share and …

https://www.screendaily.com/news/fears-for-future-of-ukrainian-new-wave-as-funding-dries-up-and-talent-leaves-country/5176605.article - interesting article here on the ongoing eff…

Im looking some great, strong script for costume film ( can be produce/shoot ) In UK and in France..

Hello Don,

Here is something I've been working on. May be of interest to you.

Logline:
Trapped in a bad marriage, Maria seeks her only way out in 1800’s England; to be auct…

Hi everyone,
I'm looking to work as a Unit Stills Photographer next year on some indie or short films, ideally in the South West of England but would consider further afield with…

Hi
Can anyone please recommend the best parks/ locations in London to capture autumn colors with vibrant and diverse trees?
Thank you

Thank you

Calling all scriptwriters!
We are holding another table top read this Friday 25th November at the BFI on the South Bank from 3-6 pm.

Please come along and join us for a social…

Hi everyone,

I'm writing a short detective story. Although it's structurally sound, I'm struggling to create an interesting second act. If you have experience writing detective…

Thanks Merlin. Let me know when your next book comes out. I've pretty much sorted out my story, but I still have a lot to learn about writing detective investigations.

how can i get to submit or pitch a project to a prod. company that have ties with Netflix /Amazon/Apple? Do I need an agent?

Hi Will,

This sounds great and would really like to connect with you in this regard as I have a few projects I am working on. I would very much appreciate possibilities of work…

Hi there!
I'm an experienced composer/songwriter/arranger/orchestrator new to film, looking to build up my portfolio.
I scored 3 short films over the summer & I’m looking for in…

Hi Film people.
I'm finally selling my beloved Alexa camera and I thought this might be a place where it's probably the most useful.

Here's all the information about it but fe…

I'm bumping the price on this as I've had a sale fall through.

New Price is £4450 + VAT. (£5340 including Vat)

Tests welcome. Just message me.

I am an actress, filmmaker and film score composer. I have just composed a film score for my own film. My question is: Should I register a limited company for my music production …

Hi Tim, thank you so much for your useful advice. I really appreciate it. I think I will follow some of your advice right away.

Kind regards,
Buppha

Hi y'all - anyone ever filmed in a supermarket in London? I have a short and literally only need 10min in a supermarket but all the ones I've asked (nr Stockwell) say no. Wonderin…

Thanks AJ - all good thoughts!

Hello SP!

I'm a London based writer/director looking for writers to collaborate with on a number of ambitious feature projects, primarily in the drama sphere.

Please do get …

Hello Jonathan,
As an experienced television drama series and serials director who then, in recent years, started to write, I feel compelled to respond to you post. My writing st…

Hi talented people! Does your film need a vfx / green screen effect? We are a small team specialised in VFX / green screen / tracking / animation / colour grading.
Our projects …

Hello.
I am looking for a co writer for a mocap project that I am developing.
The project is a redemption story set in 1940s LA with a heavy dose of humour. I have been advised …

Hi Jake
sounds interesting !!
happy to discuss
Pavan

Hi - I am a trustee for a youth music charity called Basement Door in South West London.

We are urgently looking for someone who can offer some time - about 4 to 6 hours - spr…

Hi Richard - thanks so much for your response. I have gone back to the charity but unfortunately at the moment they don't have any budget. I think this job would suit someone star…

Hi all. If I make a first edit of my film then send it over to the person doing the sound, they finalise all sound but THEN I want to make cuts or re-edits afterwards, how does th…

Perhaps one of the most important things to appreciate in the art of editing is the efficacy of the split audio edit. It's pretty basic stuff but the level of cognacense appreciat…

Hi everyone,

I’m in post production on a short film which I’ve been slogging away at for far too long... but it should be finished next week (fingers crossed)!

I was talking…

Oh wow! Congratulations What's the next step. Submitting the film to festivals?

Good evening,
My name is Anna and I worked in indie productions in Spain. This September I moved to London to do my MA in Producing. I'll be doing my final project next summer b…

Hi Anna,

I am a writer who has a pretty broad remit having written and staged 2 plays - one comedy, the other a dystopian thriller, a few podcasts and several short films thoug…

I came across a female SP member profile a few months back who had made a couple of shorts in Russian and am looking to reach out. I saw their profile on a ask/discuss about a wri…

Hi, I am a writer director, I had my last short film screen at Aesthetica last year along with multiple festivals receiving it's BAFTA accreditation.

I'm back at Aesthetica th…

Hi Joe,

I’m a writer and director currently working on a short film. I am Interested in the VR aspect. Is it possible we can have a chat please?

Thanks
Faith

I want to add some photos from my camera to my usual DSLR animation. Can I use flash or does it cause flicker?

To my mind, you haven't provided enough information / clarity regarding what you are wanting to do. Also, why not simply give it a try and see how it looks?