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Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Most recent response from Darren Brade
Best Platform to Host Film for Festival Submissions?

Hello, O Great SP Hive Mind,
Many years ago I made a short film (it actually was 10 minutes too long). A brilliant editor trimmed it down to a zippy 19 minutes, and I want to begi…

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Yes, you can only upload to 10GB or link to somewhere else that is hosting it.

Original Post from Guy Taylor
Most recent response from michael irving
Council flat/estate location

I am producing a short film based on a true story about a Somali man, Abdi, suffering from PTSD as he struggles to win his father's love and fulfil his potential. What we believe …

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

I could possibly let you use the interior of my flat .Exterior may have to be cheated.
Location is Bethnal Green/Shoreditch. London.
07900055824

Original Post from Wayne David
Looking for an experienced feature film producer

Having just completed our first full feature film, we are now looking at moving forward with our second and want to find an experienced producer to bring their expertise and creat…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Finding video work on Bark.com

I have spent over £100 to buy credits on this website to get contact details of people wanting video work done. So far I have made 11 purchases and only one person has got back to…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

I hear you.
I was on Bidvine, a similar site that dissolved and I think became part of Bark. I spent well over £100 on 'leads', most of whom had no idea what was involved in vide…

Original Post from Dima Hamdan
Looking for a producer for "More Freedom for Films" fund

I'm a Palestinian-British filmmaker currently based in Berlin, and I'm looking for a producer to apply to BFI's "More Films for Freedom" grant. Deadline is April 3rd.

The project…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from james cassidy
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Film Production courses.

My son has been offered a place at Anglia Ruskin, Canterbury, Norwich, Sheffield Hallam in film/TV production. Does anyone out there have any experiences of these courses? Any …

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

I can't speak to those two, but if someone wants to learn how to make films, they should look for one that offers the most practical, and, ideally, allows you to check out kit…

Original Post from Molly Ann Pendlebury
Looking for a producer to collab with on a new short and future projects

Hello!!

I'm looking for someone to start an ongoing collaboration with. I'm a filmmaker based in South East London looking to create a new short and want to find a producer who l…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Director sought for

Hi All,
We are a producer and a writer, long time collaborators and each based in the regions and looking for a director to work up an application to apply to the Netflix breakout…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
It is easier in the UK

I moved away to Belgium and then to Romania, for family and economic reasons. Some will probably say I should have applied for leave to remain and stayed in the UK.

Finding work…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Leonardo Venturi
Most recent response from Steve North
I'm looking for a native speaker Italian acting coach (or actor/actress) based in Midlands or Londo…

I'm looking for a native speaker Italian acting coach (or actor/actress) based in Midlands or London. I need help with my screen acting and I'm based in Leicester and It would be …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Hi I work with an excellent Italian actress based in London who also teaches English. She is interested. Email her at flaviaferretti09@gmail.com

Original Post from Karina Laird
Anybody in West Midlands or London looking for a runner?

I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I'm looking to gain experience on-set on a feature or a short film - anyone need a helping hand?

Kind regards

Karina

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Suzette Coon
Seeking to collaborate with Director for BFI Network Short Film Fund

I'd love to hear from female directors with at least one short film under their belt. I'm a playwright and screenwriter with a short script about a newly married Hasidic Jewish co…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Max Khan
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
We’re looking for a producer for Netflix BREAK OUT script.

Hi,
Orange Ladyfilms Production is looking for a producer to join our team on Netflix break out programme.

About us.
WWW.khanmax.co.uk

Guidelines for break out.
http://www.weare…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Hi! Can I help? I’m on IMDbPro and at franz@imperialfilmproductions.com or text 07739 329747
Cheers - Franz

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Horror Mask

Looking for a prop maker to create a killer mask for a new micro indie horror. Small budget. Any suggestions, recommendations, links etc would be really appreciated.

5 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

The original Halloween mask was made from a Captain Kirk mask. They widened the eyes, painted it white and removed the eyebrows, et voila.

Original Post from Mickey T
Actors headshots Camden this Thursday 10th March.

Hi fellow Shooters, future collaboration colleagues!!!

We are Northern based but in London for a few days.

Due to a work date change, we are available to offer actor headshots, …

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Kristin Samuelson
If I own the film and have all the raw footage, can the director cause problems if I change the fil…

I want to make sure I won't have any legal problems.

12 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Thank you so much for your comments John & James. I have emailed the director today. We have only an email agreement about the film belonging to my partner and myself. And …

Original Post from Steve Deery
Web3 alternatives

Been heavily involved this past year or so in alternate means of film funding and distribution. Personally I have a pathological aversion to standing inline waiting for a 'handout…

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

My error. Bodged the link. Traditional funding is one dimensional. You get or you don't the the funding. You throw in a few perks to contributors. That's about it. Crowd funding b…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Question for Shooting People staff about browsing films..

Hello,

When browsing films, is it possible to break down searches using keywords? I would like to see features films or feature trailers on the site, but I'm drawing a blank.

T…

2 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from James McCann
Are there any Producers Looking to team up for the "Netflix Breakout" scheme

Hey guys you may have seen this brilliant opportunity open up https://www.wearecreative.uk/support/film-tv/breakout/
Upon filling out the application it seems they want a team in …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

The pop-up on the main page reads, "We'll be taken applications from 12pm today."
I would at the very least want them to know the difference between taken and taking.
Is this a le…

Original Post from Mark Brome
1st AD looking for Opportunities

Hi Everyone,

I have gained a number of years experience of working on shorts and a feature, initially shooting unit stills, then being given the opportunity to work as a runner, …

2 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from MIRIAM FILM
Most recent response from Mariella Hudson
Just moved to London - Looking for work as a Camera Trainee

Hi everyone!

I'm a Camera Trainee that has just moved to London and I'm looking for like-minded people to work with.
Have worked on music videos, commercials, docs, a feature and…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Miriam, welcome to London! Do you have a website or a place where I could have a look at the work you've done? I'm a writer-director, always looking to meet new people. My webs…

Original Post from Hugo Alves
Interested in workshopping with a self shooting director?

Each workshop is one day long and only has a place for two actors, each actor pays £100. Both get a copy of the filmed scene(s).

The idea is to create a friendly atmosphere where…

2 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Fredric Lean
Most recent response from David Freedman
I'm searching for someone to create a pitch budget for a documentary

Hello,
I'm looking for someone who has done budget for documentaries. We need to create a pitch budget for a documentary and for a pilot of a fiction series.
Please, send us you…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Fredric, I'm an experienced line producer at the low budget level, both doc and fiction features. I've produced professional budgets up to £20M, with the highest that has gone …

Original Post from Abigail Stone
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Would any experienced writers be willing to offer some feedback on my short script (13 pgs)?

'A lonely office worker reshapes her world one-fold at a time. But will she be crumpled by life's problems?'

I’m Abi, I’m an actress and I have this short film script that I have…

9 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Hi,
I like Amelie-style vibes. You can email to pauwha@gmail.com
P.

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for an open plan office/call center for a film shoot

Looking for an open plan office for a call center scene. Can be on a weekend if necessary. Sussex or London. Any ideas, suggestions, links would be really helpful.

1 response, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Regus style serviced offices can be dressed fairly easily - often generic modern office buildings, they probably have a conference room you can rent on a short term basis, and if …

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