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Original Post from Ray Brady
Useful information re the Cannes Film Festival

Hi,
If anyone is going down to the Cannes film festival to either try and sell a completed feature or try to meet people to develop a feature and they are not in any of the offici…

39 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Ray,

I loved reading your advice Cannes on Shooting People. Really helpful info for a first-timer!

Just wanted to ask you a quick question if possible:

Is the marché du …

Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Director seeks Producer for feature film

Hello.

A London-based producer is wanted to assist me (Director) with the production and distribution of my first, low budget feature film.

The script, Fatal Attraction meets E…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey, Jim.
Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your feedback, and will do as you suggest ASAP.
Best wishes!

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Jim Read
Looking for a producer to help me put together a prospectus

I am looking for a producer to help me put together a compelling prospectus for some investors and film financiers I have access to. I am a writer and director developing my own i…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Lee,

Your project sounds great - however please could you post it into our crew calls selection, that way it can get shared into our bulletins and seen by more members. I'd al…

Original Post from Kenneth William
Most recent response from Kairon Edwards
Looking for crew to be part of an ongoing comedy web series ?

Producers
Directors
Sound Mixers and Operators
Writers

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Kenneth

I'm interested in the Director's role, I'm a film director based in London. My email is kaironedwardsfilms@gmail.com

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Director looking for romance short film

Hello, my name is kairon Edwards, I'm a film director based in London. I'm looking for a romance short script. It can be romance/comedy or romance/drama or romance/mystery, it can…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from IAN SCIACALUGA
Most recent response from Anastasia Arsentyeva
Looking for an all-round assistant to help out on an indie film shoot in Hindon, Hampshire, Tuesda…

A bit of set dressing, camera and lighting assisting, It's a tiny 3 man crew with two actors. This is a really good learn-on-the job opportunity and the hours are sensible: 9 am -…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Ian, thanks for posting this in. We encourage members to post job listings on th e'Get Crew' page (under Production). That way this opportunity will also be posted into our bul…

Original Post from Billy Dudley
Most recent response from Anton Califano
Editor looking for music video projects but don't know where to start!

Would love to meet directors wanting to collaborate, or get pointers on good post houses specialising in music video work - thanks so much!

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Billy. I'd be interested to know more!

Original Post from Anish Kaul
Most recent response from Tristan Nelson
Runner Job Application Question

Hi,

I am relatively new to the industry. I have directed two short movies so far and have another one in the works. I intend to look for Runner positions (unpaid or otherwise) af…

5 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

I was a runner for a few years before deciding to concentrate on my own projects. It is definitely a big case of knowing people and also a ton of luck when applying for positions.…

Original Post from Martin Johnston
Has anyone used a DEITY wireless microphone kit?

Hello Shooters,

I’m looking to buy either a lavalier mic with a long lead that allows some freedom of movement from the camera or, better still, a wireless microphone set up with…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from James McCann
Who pays who

There is an old saying they used to say online, the writer is at the bottom of the food chain.

That doesn't mean that the writer has no power, or should not be listened to. What…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Can honestly say I've had enough of pitching a logline or synopsis, then being asked to provide a pitch-deck.
I can't put together a pitch-deck as I don't know who the prod comp …

Original Post from Trevor Davis
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Help me to help you

Fellow Shooters, alongside my creative work I do research on the Creative Industries with Prof. Martin Charter (University for the Creative Arts).

We are now looking closer at “C…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

I left out a lot, like fire services, post offices, building codes... but basically, look after the welfare of the population, and business will look after itself.

Original Post from patrick astwood
Seeking one bedroom flat location - late April

I'm shooting a low budget feature film over 12 days (late April early May). I'm looking to rent a sparsely furnished one-bedroom flat with a balcony/walkway as a location. It migh…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Daryl Vincent
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
Actor-writer looking for filmmakers to do shorts with

Hey all!

I'm a London-based Actor-Writer, currently doing my last year of a Digital Film Production degree. I'd love to team up with filmmakers to make some of my scripts happen.…

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey, Vincent.
I hope you’re doing alright?
I’m looking to get back into the game - but have lots of experience. Feel free to check out my past work and get in touch.
Take it easy!…

Original Post from Ruby Gilmour
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
Looking for like-minded writers to collaborate with on comedy-drama scripts

Hello,

I'm in my first year as a Creative Writing student and I'm looking for like-minded writers to collaborate on projects with. I have a number of screenplays and plays that I…

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Ruby.
I hope you’re well?
Your ideas sound great! I’d really like being part of whatever you have got going on.
Feel free to message me so we can arrange a chat.
Best wishes,

Original Post from Caitlin Samuelson-Powell
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
Looking to expand my connections, any directors, producers, and DoP's, let me know!

I'm a producer, but am looking to expand my black book of contacts. Please reach out, I'd love to chat.

39 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey, Caitlin.
I hope you are well?
My name is Lee. I’m an actor, director, musician and writer. Links are available on my SP profile and YouTube page.
Like you, I’d be happy to r…

Original Post from Darren Ladbury
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
London DP looking for new directors and producers to collaborate with.

Hey Shooting People!
I'm looking to expand my network of Directors and Producers to collaborate with.

I generally shoot commercials, music videos, fashion and shorts. Check out …

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hey, Darren. Great work on your website! I'm getting back into the game and seeking new collaborators. Examples of my work are up on my SP profile and YouTube page. My return incl…

Original Post from Jade Mander
Anybody need an editor on short film project (fiction or non-fiction)

I am a video editor. I love the editing process and I enjoy helping people find the gold in their material!
I am a storyteller who makes my own films as well as helping other peop…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Jonathan Hirons
Most recent response from iustina Nevel
Looking for a script editor to work on a documentary about Aphasia

I am in production with a documentary about Aphasia titled 'On the Tip of my Tongue'. I am looking for a script editor to bring come shape and ideas to the project. Principal…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

https://www.carla-hart.com/writer

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Any Shooters with links to finished micro budget feature films?

Are there any Shooters who have successfully completed micro-budget feature films? I am planning one or two of my own projects soon and am keen to get a sense of what people achie…

9 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

I made two microbudget feature length films when I lived in Aberystwyth
Dara Says (a romantic comedy. Total cast were three, crew two.) https://vimeo.com/58130604
and
The Unit…

Original Post from tomek kowalski
stop motion work in london

Hi guys!
Hope you are all doing well.

Just a quick one...

I am really interested in to get a job in a stop motion animation officer in London.
However, most of my experience com…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Thom Petty
Most recent response from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Looking Midlands/North-West producer for LGBTQ short/BFI application

I'm a West Midlands/North-West based director and writer with success on the film festival circuit. I'm looking for a producer to work with on an ambitious short and to apply for …

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Thom,
I am in the East Midlands in Northamptonshire, would that be too far away?
Regards,
Margaret Milner Schmueck
mms@splitsecondfilms.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1423392…

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 3 years, 1 month 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 3 years, 1 month 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…

3 years, 1 month 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 3 years, 1 month 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…

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