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Hi Shooters!

My name is Tilly and I'm about to graduate from my MA in screenwriting and need your help! As I'm obviously new to screenwriting I would love to gain experience as…

Maybe contact the BBC's Writers' Room and ask if there are any openings for script readers? They must get thousands of script submissions per year, meaning lots of readers employe…

I'm running a team for the London 48hr Film Project competition in a couple of weeks and we're looking for somewhere to shoot on Sat 24th Sep.

It's kinda tricky as we won't get…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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?

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 …

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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.

…

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 …

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

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…

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…

Thanks Rebecca!

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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?

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

Hi Merlin,

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

Thank you!
Lily

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…

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…

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…

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…