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Original Post from Charlotte Wolf
Most recent response from Jay y
Looking for interior location in London (house or warehouse) for music video

We need to find an interior location for a 1 day music video shoot on 8th December - either a blank canvas or somewhere with a domestic feel.

Can anyone recommend a house or wa…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

im looking for an answer to the same question ?

Original Post from Monish Pandya
Looking for like-minded writers to collaborate with on comedy-drama scripts for my MA Final Film Pr…

I am a Director and I am looking for a writer who can help me with the script for my MA Final Film which I can direct and also my plan is to submit it into great film festivals.

3 years ago
Original Post from Kieran Freemantle
Short Film Share

I wanted to share a link to my most recent short film. It's a drama about a teenager struggling to readapt to school life after surviving a horrific attack. I hope you enjoy.

htt…

3 years ago
Original Post from Neil Aling
What is better value? A grant or crowdfunding?

I think I may be a little too old skool now, because everyone I keep speaking to about funding recommends me to use a crowdfunding system rather than a grant.

My background for f…

6 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Thanks very much John, that's a very concise and interesting way to look at things. It might be hugely beneficial to take a deep dive back through the very many posts in here to s…

Original Post from Corry Raymond
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Do you have a job interview horror story?

Do you have a job interview horror story?

Did something happen at a new job that was mortifying?

Got a story about a job that you’ve been dying to share?

We need you!

We are o…

3 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

I have an amusing story about going for a job at a post-prod studio in Soho, but not sure I want to be on camera.

Original Post from Abigail Stone
Most recent response from Eric Garson
Would any one like to be collaborate on a short about love, loss, mental health and impermanence – …

Hi everyone,

I’m Abi, I’m an actress and I have this short script that I have been sat on for a while that I would really love to get produced. But I have never put together a w…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

For what it's worth, I really like the origami angle, like a paper fortune teller. Thats cool.

Original Post from Oscar Heron
How much do Productions pay to advertise jobs on platforms?

Are there any Producers or Production teams here that advertise jobs on platforms? Do you pay to register and advertise a job? Does the platform take commission etc? How much do t…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Thanks Paddy

Original Post from Liz Shaw
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Looking for Birmingham/West Mids based filmmakers

Hi Everyone,

I'm a director/writer looking to connect with any Birmingham or West Midlands filmmakers.
I've been busy making my own shorts, but I'm open to collaborating in the f…

5 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

My Film Forum West Midlands site is a good place to find collaborators. There's also a Filmmakers of the Midlands FB group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmforumwm

Original Post from Neil Aling
Looking for filmmakers in the East of England...

I'm a filmmaker looking to make some new contacts and hopefully scope out who is here and available in the film industry in the East of England (Suffolk and surrounding areas).

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hello James. Thanks for answering.

What I would say is that I am interested in meeting all types of crew. From cinematographers, editors, art directors, you name it...right the w…

Original Post from Michael Miklos
Did a featured role on this

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a34017495/itv-the-sister-trailer-russell-tovey/

3 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Thanks

Original Post from Trevor Davis
Help needed - please take part in this online research

Fellow Shooters, alongside my creative work I also help the University for the Creative Arts with research about the UK Creative Industries.

The latest is looking at "createch" -…

3 years ago
Original Post from Neil Buchan-Grant
Offering unit stills Photography for time on set

I'm an experienced photographer pursuing a career in unit stills. I'm offering to cover your production of short film or low budget feature in return for much needed time on set. …

3 years ago
Original Post from Sharon Axcell
Most recent response from James McCann
Crowdfunding £1m - folly or fortitude?

You know, it would be easy if people started contributing as soon as the opportunity arose. But people wait, to see what others do. And, of course, those who sieze the day get the…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Best of luck with it, but the very first thing you need to do is a get a celebrity who is also a survivor to be the public face of this.
Also get cancer awareness charities on boa…

Original Post from David Hughes
Most recent response from Andi Reiss
Freelance Premiere Pro editor needed for (mostly) trailers and film ads (PAID POSITION)

I'm looking for someone I can subcontract short-form editing work (content ranging from 10 secs to 2-3 mins) mostly around film, with regular work and good rates. Drop me a line a…

4 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

www.andireiss.com

I'd be happy to discuss further, David; have the experience and studio you might be looking for.


Kindest regards

Andi
andi@andireiss.com

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
looking for actress english / spanish language

for a film project, actions, maybe to shoot in co-prod in UK and Spain, looking for good , great actress, speaking spainish and english fluently, , great skills in acting, some…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

hi JIM THANK YOU, I WILL REPLACE IN GOOD POST

Original Post from Michael Peace
Most recent response from Richard Harrison
How do you make a feature film under £20,000?

I am hoping to Direct my first feature film. The script is almost ready to go. The cast is small and the story is mainly set in two locations. I already have my cast interested an…

22 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hey mate, forget most of these comments on here. I've done it on £25,000. Won three international festivals, attracted the attention of Warner bros and it became a cult-movie on A…

Original Post from Matt Rozier
Dominic Murphy TV Commercials workshop - 1 place available

Hi everyone, I was booked on the above online workshop which takes place next week, but sadly (and ironically) I'm off shooting a commercial so can't attend. I'm happy to sell th…

3 years ago
Original Post from Jim Read
SP Spotlight: share your success!

Hey Shooters,

For those of you who follow our Instagram, you'll have probably seen that we've started to run an SP spotlight, sharing some of our member's work to our extended co…

3 years ago
Original Post from Nolonger Here
Is there a database of UK sales agents?

Hi,

Looking for a decent list of UK based sales agents if such a thing exists?

Ta

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

I bought an old Cannes market directory on EBay. Seems to be a good resource.

Original Post from Ryan [Several Wives]
Composer seeking Filmmakers - Dark Ambient/Noir/Neo-Classical/Experimental scores.

I'm a composer making dark ambient, Noir, experimental soundtracks looking to collaborate with like-minded filmmakers. Here are links to my work and I look forward to hearing fro…

8 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hiya, mate. Sounds interesting so just email me at severalwives@outlook.com
with any details
Cheers!

Original Post from Matthew Mosley
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
What is easiest to shoot...?

I'm planning on making a film set in and directly outside of a car. What is easiest to shoot...a green screen and fill in the background later or rear projection in real time?

O…

7 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

https://i.imgur.com/QVGk7Ci.png this shot was green-screened - whole sequence was in fact. There were complications to overcome with reflections and spill, but it looks pretty co…

Original Post from Ariel Pozuelo
Most recent response from John Lubran
With little experience in film?

Hi everyone

I have being trained as and actor, after moving to the UK from Cuba, I took still photography and later a bit of filmmaking, plus lot of restaurants hr

I wanted to …

3 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

There have been many people who, without any formal training, qualification or experience, successfully started right at the top as Directors and or Producers, quickly learning ev…

Original Post from Stephanie Ridge
Most recent response from Mariella Hudson
What is the best way to network with producers?

I would really appreciate any Director's advice on how they went about successfully networking with Producers. Or advice from Producers as to what they look for, and were they go …

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

I recently went to an event where producers emphasised that being valued for their own creative voice, interests and work is important to them. So doing research and trying to bui…

Original Post from Robert Crampton
Crowdfunding platform of choice?

Hello fellow Shooting People. Your thoughts please, and apologies if this has been covered before.

I'm in the early stages of making a documentary and am looking to fund a good p…

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

Hi John, thanks for taking the time and trouble to respond.

I have done a bit of crowdfunding before, and appreciate the points made. Thanks again.

Original Post from Tristan Nelson
Anyone want to jump on a short about love, yearning, human connection and the imperfections in us a…

'A Japanese man with seemingly everything embarks on his annual trip in hopes of retrieving his greatest loss - his son.'

Looking for some crew members to help bring a zero-dialo…

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

Thanks, Anastasia! Will attempt there :)

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