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Original Post from Janet Marrett
Are you an emerging #screenwriter based in the UK?

AiF FilmArt Screenwriter Opportunity

My name is Janet Marrett, I am a writer director for film (BFI Network x BAFTA Crew) and also the founder of Mediathirsty Productions.

AiF F…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Steven Beetham
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Looking for affordable hospice style or industrial build

affordable location needed for medic based story in Lancashire or (west)Yorckshire from mid march to mid april (22022)
expense only! ,

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

To clarify, by closed, I meant no longer used, not just closed for hols. It takes the Councils month/years to decide what to do with them so they can be available for ages.

Original Post from Ray Brady
Anyone interested in watching a crazy free movie?

Anyone in the USA (or by using a VPN logged into the US) can now Watch my crazy Martial Arts Sci-Fi feature movie "Team One" (2007) on Tubi completely free, BMG and other titles t…

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

Love Life (2004) and Boy Meets Girl (1994) are now also up on Tubi and are also free to watch once you have logged into your Tubi account after firstly, saying you are somewhere i…

Original Post from Simon Brooke
Most recent response from Joe Golby
VFX/Effects advice for stabbing in Wide Shot

Hi Shooters!

I'm making a short film with a modest budget, and I want to briefly show one person stabbing a knife into another character's bare midriff in a wide shot. I'm not su…

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

There's no reason a reversed shot shouldn't work from a technical perspective.
Given what you're after, a wide of the stabbing, reverse footage can look odd due to body movement n…

Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Copyright for music

Hi everyone

I wanted to know if anyone had any knowledge or experience when it comes to having music in films.


In terms of copyright what is the best way of putting a good or w…

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

Thank you guys, the replies have been really helpful!

Original Post from Vicki Helyar
How to find people to help with Social Media?

I'm a writer/director looking to promote my web series (followed by my feature film) and I don't currently have the skills and know-how to promote it online successfully.
I was w…

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

Thanks for your reply, Kal. That sounds great - you're obviously getting the social media work done. I'd love it if there was a course along these lines and I'm sure so many other…

Original Post from Robert Pepper
Most recent response from Annie Rachel Hillman
Looking for projects to Foley, Mix and Sound Design - No fee, as I just want to build up portfolio.

Hi there,

Rob from Effectsworks here. I'm a professional sound designer, but I'd really like to build up my portfolio for audio post work, especially for indie movie work. I'm ha…

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

Hi Rob,
I just wanted to say what an amazing job Rob has done and been doing for the sound on our zombie feature film 'Alive'. Rob has been an absolute pleasure to work with. A…

Original Post from Julio Molina
Most recent response from Jayne Slater
Searching for short film scripts for student-producers

We are looking for short film scripts for student-producers to develop into a pitch deck for their second-year B.A. Film Production class.

Films could be of any genre but need t…

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

Hi Julio, years ago I wrote micro short scenes they can have if they want? they're gathering dust at the moment. All feasible. Wrote when I was a student myself.

Original Post from Max Norman
Premier Pro Editor for showreel scene needed - £50/100 for 2-4 hours work depending (£25p/h)

I am looking for a Premier Pro editor to take the mixed film footage and audio recording I have of a scene I acted in and to create footage I can use for my actor showreel. This s…

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

HI Sam, thanks for the message. By end of next week would be good, but I can be flexible. Could you drop me a pm with your examples of your work and rate. Thanks! Max

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from gustavo arteaga
Any animators interested in collaborating on a short film?

Any Animators out there interested in collaborating on a micro short film to enter into film festivals?

Light hearted, family friendly. Something we can produce in our spare time…

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

Hi Richard. Sure. I am interested. I do stop-motion. Lo-tech, highbrow, all is good. Here is a fragment I just put together for a client last month. The film is at present in post…

Original Post from Sergen Bahceci
Looking for a producer to collaborate with for BFI 2022 Short Film Funding

I am looking for a producer to apply to BFI's 2022 Short Film Funding Round. I have two short film screenplays (both existentialist comedies) which can be shot in London on small …

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Photographer open for collaborations!

Hello, hope all is good and that the new year is starting off well and that it may be a great year ahead!

I am looking to network and create a great photography portfolio.

If yo…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Most recent response from Eric Garson
Top Films of 2021

Hey Shooters, As the year draws to an end, lots of publications bring out their top films of 2021, but I'm keen to know which films or TV shows got your seal of approval this year…

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

I’m probably late to the party but hey…

Dune, first time I saw it, was at a small newly opened cinema in Reading. Thought it was Ok. Then went a second time thought good. Then sa…

Original Post from Saleena Sadasivan
looking for a film marketing person for a short period...

Morning , hope all is well

I'm looking for a film marketing person for a short period ( approx 4-6 weeks ).
Its on a short documentary feature film ... work involves :

1) Rev…

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

Thanks Ian, the film is just under 60 min. So it is a feature film.

Original Post from Zrouge  Alexander
Most recent response from Samuel Turner
Looking for jack-of-all-trades type collaborators (in London preferably)

Hello dear reader and maybe future commenter!

I'm looking for generalist collaborators as I'm also a bit of a generalist with a scattered body of experience as well. From editing…

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

Hi Zrouge,

This sounds a lot like me - I'm a Director but I currently work several different roles professionally. I work as a production assistant on adverts in London but on m…

Original Post from Shaun Finnegan
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Who wants an orchestra?

So I’ve got an orchestra at my disposal— in my computer. I just got it all tuned up and it’s ready to go.

Let’s bring the orchestra back to indie films. I’m an experienced an…

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

That's a great service, Shaun, you are offering... I haven't seen anyone else pitch that. Good luck with your search for collaborators. Tony

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Looking for two-hander script

I am a filmmaker based in London looking for scriptwriters with a low-budget two-hander script I've made a couple of documentaries but want to do more drama or comedy.

My email …

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Suzette Coon
Most recent response from Tristan Nelson
Would a producer like to collaborate with me for next round of BFI Network Short Film Funding?

We want to team up with a PRODUCER/ASPIRING PRODUCER for the next BFI Short Film Funding round. Here is the criteria from the the submission details:
" ..the producer on the proj…

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

I applied for this last year and I could've sworn it asks that the Producer & Director need to have a creative background with one another?

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Darren Brade
Can I apply for BFI NETWORK Connect + Collab 2022 if I live in London?

I am not sure if I can apply for the BFI NETWORK Connect + Collab 2022 if I live in London? Because it states that only a current resident in the South West, South East and Midlan…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Buppha, I checked out their website and London is a seperate hub to the South East hub even though London is geographically in the South East.

Here's a link to the regions as…

Original Post from Dilek Osman
Funeral Directors - London/Surrounding Areas

Hi all. We’re on the search for a location for a self-funded short film set in a Funeral Directors. We’re hoping to find somewhere in London (or nearby), or in Essex. The location…

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

Hi Matt,
Thank you so much for this. I'll reach out to him!
Dilek

Original Post from Ray Brady
Looking for economical Wikipedia data entry assistance page writing service

Hi,
If you are capable of offering economical Wikipedia data entry and page Writing Services then please DM me as I'm looking for quotations for possibly several individuals, comp…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Fitzerman
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Anyone needs an actor for free? (I'll cover all my expenses)

Hi!

Hope you are well!

My name is Alex. I am extremely passionate about films and filmmaking. I really want to be an actress. I can literally work for free, I'll cover my trave…

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

Be careful. Anyone serious who needs you will absolutely cover your out of pocket costs, even if they can't pay you. If they can't afford that, they probably can't afford to do a…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Shona Charlton
looking contact with black actors/actress community in UK

hello

Im looking for some goos cast ( male/female, ) good acting, good singing, etc .. and also looking for great Black story script fm UK
see film as SUMMER OF SOUL, RESP…

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

Hi Don,
We have a creative community called WOCU (Women if Colour Unite) based out of the US with members around the world. We have Black female (cis or nb) writers, filmmakers an…

Original Post from Oscar Heron
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
What is my Role in the new production idea?

Can someone please help me with this conundrum?
A friend who has written a script and a co-creator of the pilot idea have brought me in to help get the script made into a drama se…

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

Hi Oscar - didn't realise this was still on-going. Okay, this is my experience. In 2019 I put on two stage plays and made a short film which will hopefully one day be part of a l…

Original Post from simon Matthews
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
New Comedy Short Film Premiere - Would Love to hear what you think

My Latest, likely last, Short Film 'Behind The Mask' is now premiering on Director Notes after hitting the festival circuit.

https://directorsnotes.com/2021/12/02/simon-k-matthew…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Funny.

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