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Original Post from Daisy Hatwell
Most recent response from Jane Stokes
Looking for a Co-Writer

I'm currently writing the treatment for a screenplay I want to write in future, but I haven't gotten very far lately. This has made me want to have a writing partner to speed up t…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 6 months ago.

Hi, Daisy,
This sounds intriguing... how far have you got with the script? Are you thinking more horror or thriller?
All the best,
Jane

Original Post from Nicholas Jones
Most recent response from Chris Petcher
Any producers in the South West?? Feature Doc

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to collaborate with a producer on a feature-length documentary about land rights in England.

Please check out my previous films here: www.picturei…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Nick,

I'm based in the South West. I produce, direct and shoot. I watched the first few minutes of your Greenlander film. It's very nice!

My company is called Summit Fi…

Original Post from Juan de Leon-Padmore
Behind the Scenes / Stills opportunities

Good Morning,

My name is Juan and I am a film stills photographer based in South Yorkshire. I have studied with the Film Stills Academy, being trained by seasoned veteran stil…

2 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Samantha Locock
Most recent response from Geoff Dibben
Looking for West London Producers

Hello all,

I'm looking for an (ideally West London-based) producer, I have several short scripts that I'd love to get off the ground this year! My recent short screened at the …

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Samantha - I've dropped you an email.
Call me if you want to chat.
Kind regards,
Geoff

Original Post from Mark Hammett
Acquiring footage for a rip reel/sizzle reel.

If I'm putting together a sizzle reel for a pitch, and I want to include footage from established, copyrighted films... where do I get the footage?
I mean, people obviously used …

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 7 months ago.

Thanks Teresa.

Original Post from richard kelly
Graphic Novel Film Rights For Sale

Hello from Richard, I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels at least 2 have screenplay adaptions by me, I am looking to sell the Film Rights for them. http://www.graphicnovellitagen…

2 years, 7 months ago
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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months 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, 7 months ago
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