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Original Post from Akos Nemes
Most recent response from Michael Noller
Collaborate, networking in the Somerset area

Hi all,
My name is Ákos, videographer and editor living in Bath. I haven't met filmmakers around the area so far, and I would love to if you are into making films, videos. Me and…

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

Hi Akos, thanks for your post and thanks for connecting. I am a writer and a beginner filmmaker based in Somerset about 30 minutes from Bath. I am interested in making more film…

Original Post from Nuri Moseinco
Most recent response from Rich Hammond
Director looking for short film scripts

Hi everybody, I'm a director looking for my next project. (www.nurimoseinco.com) I'm looking to collaborate with a scriptwriter, either on an existing script or on the development…

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

Hi Nuri

I have a short drama about infidelity set in a hotel room with two characters. Can send it to you for a read-through.

hammondr63@gmail.com

Rich

Original Post from Kilian Pettit
Most recent response from Samuel Turner
Production Company / Producer wanted for BBC short film submission

Hi all,
I'm an award-winning writer/director from Ireland now based in London, and I'm looking for a producer for a BBC short film opportunity. I have a great quirky comedy scri…

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

Hi Kilian, My email is samuel-j-turner@outlook.com, Drop me an email if you'd like to discuss further

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Walthamstow/Leyton filmmaker meet up 10th August

I'm planning a filmmaker get together on the 10th August 6.30-9pm.
This is a chance to meet each other, read and hear about film projects/treatments/scripts, and discuss any issu…

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

Hi Tiana,

Thanks for sharing this on Shooting People and for setting up the event, it sounds great! However, the last Eventbrite link doesn't work, please can you share an upda…

Original Post from Gonçalo Conceição
Sales Rep

Has anyone ever worked with a sales rep for getting freelance work? If so, how was the experience? And how do you go about finding a good sales rep?

2 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Rates for short film

Hi Shooters,

Hope you're all well.

I am thinking about applying for funding for a short film but will need to supply a budget breakdown.

I appreciate this is a grey area …

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

Change the script! Spending such a huge slice on a location that *could* be changed means it probably *should* be changed!

OK, only you'll know the story, but unless the locat…

Original Post from Rhiana Field
Need a Foley Artist? I can help!

I’m a trainee Foley Artist available for short films and looking to build my credits. Recording Studio, props, shoes and re-recording mixer ready to do feet, spots and moves, even…

7 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Anabel,

I’d really love to help you out with this and see what you’ve made! I’m a big fan of horror and comedy so this sounds like an amazing project to work on.

Would …

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Quiet Park Location Central London

We need a quiet park location in central London to film in, We've decided some are not ideal due to traffic, planes flying overhead, excess people, some places charge
a lot to fi…

6 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Moira,

I'd recommend Streatham Common or Walthamstow Marshes. They aren't too central, but they are easy to get to and have good parking spots and nearby facilities. I'm not…

Original Post from Philip Hughes
For Sale Post Production Kit

Selling on Ebay my monitor, in/out device, two section table top stand that I used for editing and colour grading - as I no longer take on the number of projects I once did.

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Kim Halliday
Suggestions please for inexpensive classical music rights clearance for indie low-budget feature

Hi,
Any suggestions or leads please for inexpensive classical music rights clearance for an indie low-budget feature? I worked with various classical music pieces as temp tracks …

16 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

It was a specific question about this specific project, thanks.

Original Post from Huw Jones
Composer and complete audio post production service

Hi, I'm an Ex military, degree-level composer and audio post professional. I specialise in real-life film and documentary.

Previous work and shiny things here: www.huw-jones.c…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Cast and Crew in Manchester

Hi everyone! I am a writer/director/producer and I am moving to Manchester next month. I am looking to expand my contacts for both cast and crew.

DPs, Producers, Sound Recordi…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks Rebecca!

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Ray Brady
I've just had a really BAD review! LOL!

Hey, I've just got a really BAD review from a festival that turned my film down!
http://review.dcshorts.com/results/?e=JgpvFIGJdJ022sHz1ps09jHvM7fMHwAgtJLlbz309TQ=

"It's ridicul…

17 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Love this thread. Yes sometimes reviews are unfair or simply rude, I've had ones that really hurt, what can you do. Make note and never shake the hand of that reviewer again. Ever…

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Liv Edmunds
Actors

Hi
We are trying to help a mental health initiative that wants to pilot a scheme in the UK, It's called 'Friendship Benches' whereby designated Park Benches are used to allow peo…

8 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi there
This sounds like a great project to be involved in. I’m a huge advocate for mental health charities as I live with mental health issues within my family and know how h…

Original Post from Rebecca Ryan
Photographer looking to develop portfolio!

Hi everyone,

I’m a self employed artist and photographer with 10+ years capturing weddings, portraits, events etc but with a lifelong love of tv & film it’s my dream to get int…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Jonathan Glendening
Crew on the south coast

I'm looking for recommendations for crew members (of all tiers) for a potential independent feature film - hopefully shooting for 4 weeks in Eastbourne and surrounding areas this …

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Distribution deals and VAT

As a UK based production/company registered for VAT, If we get an MG from a distributor (UK or abroad) is this subject to VAT?

1 response, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Your starting point is at all UK originating revenue is Vattable.

Anything involving other countries, gets messy, fast, and TBH, is why you have an accountant. Sometimes the an…

Original Post from Daniele Marzeddu
Most recent response from Madis Malgand
distribution

Hi guys


I'm looking for a distributor here in the UK for a long feature documentary shot in Italy last year. The film is about the book and the trip of DH Lawrence across Sicily…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Daniele,

Looks great film!
If you would like to consider Self-Publishing, we have a fantastic embeddable Rental player with the options to add any physical media i.e. Blu-r…

Original Post from Philippa Godsalve
Composer, music producer and harpist available for collaboration

Looking for collaborators and new projects to build my showreel. I would love to score, record and produce original music for your short film or animation! https://www.philippagod…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Steven Beetham
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
Film/(Reel) Editing

hi shooters
i need some advice on editing or Cutting on Film using a splicer and turn table set up , as i will be using 16mm film stock, shall i attemp the …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Steve, before you start splicing I would strongly recommend that you go for a digital version. A cut may only effect a couple of frames, but it is permanent. Save your footage …

Original Post from Lily Howkins
Graphic Designer for Treatment

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a graphic designer? Looking to collaborate on the visual doc of a horror film treatment. Would love to know is anyone has h…

8 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Merlin,

Thanks so much for the recommendation! That's brilliant, will drop her a line.

Thank you!
Lily

Original Post from Alex I
Most recent response from Anthony Taylor
Looking for co-writers

Hi there, I’m a screenwriter, and I’m looking for a co-writer, (and as well a few readers).
I was wondering if any of you would like to be part of a zoom call where we would ini…

20 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Alex,
I'd love to connect with other writers, as I'm involved with a new and exciting TV Channel (bilingual) that we intend to launch later this year. If you take a look at ww…

Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Merlin Goldman
Horror film in need of a producer.

I'm a writer / Director who was won awards for a dark Comedy shirt that is currently in the festival circuit. I'm looking for a producer to help me get a feature project off of t…

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Sam. You might want to come along to the Bristol Filmmakers monthly get together or the ones in Exeter or Cardiff. There are usually one or two Producers or at least someone who k…

Original Post from Dominic Lester
Most recent response from Marina Uzcategui
Documentary short film festivals - Advice

Hi.

I am in the final stages of finishing a 20 min documentary about a female photojournalist who started her career in the male dominated industry in the 1970's. She travelled…

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

Hello, Dominic
Also check Female topic festival considering your main character it's female. It's a lot of festivals dedicated exclusively to women characters. ALso, I have some …

Original Post from Joseph Daly
Runner / Driver needed

Looking for a runner driver for a short film shoot on Thursday 11th.

The location is High Wycombe HP12 4HX

email joemark501@gmail.com for rate and more details.

1 response, most recent 2 years, 5 months ago.

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