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Hi, I'm a Birmingham based DOP/Camera op and I'm looking to put together a short film so I'm looking for like minded individuals mainly directors and script writers to work togeth…

Hi there,

I would be interested. I am a script writer, and have directed a couple of short films. I am working in Dublin though at the moment. Hope that is ok.

Hi , please can someone help talk me through getting FX9 footage into FCPX please ?

I tried a couple times and it looks weird . I tried wide gamut thing and a couple things. Mayb…

define "weird" Maybe include some links to some still or a sample on youtube?

Hey SP'ers :)

It seems that finding money to make your film is the number one challenge for many of you out there. The knock-on effects of an under-funded film are infinite, a sm…

@Huw Wahl And, of course, *find* the original, experimental niche film in the months of dross uploaded daily!

I have been to some great film festivals and a lot of lousy ones. I will not mention the lousy ones, but just say that if they market to filmmakers more than audiences, avoid the…

@Tony Franks I would really recommend going to one as an audience member (even a bad festival). Interview some of the filmmakers, I bet they would love to be in your blog. (I fin…

Hi All,

I’m new to this site, and also to the industry. My script was filmed back in 2017, and have been editing it myself as and when I can since then. It’s a low budget, featur…

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Hi guys!
I am London based aspiring music video director.

I'ds love to get a more experience in the directing. All of my experience comes from the grip department, but I'd love t…

I’m a London based fashion / commercial photographer looking to do set stills.

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www.jackkitchenphotography.com

First couple of projects I’m more than hap…

Hi I’ve just joined SP , been looking though and came across your message - I know it’s been up for a while but hay - if you’ve not found anyone and still looking then maybe let m…

I'm looking for a rooftop location in London (preferably South) with good views of either the city or Canary Wharf for a short film night shoot on Monday November 8th. We're on a …

Hi there, I'm looking for crew based in the London borough of Camden for an exciting new short film shooting Jan/Feb 2022. You can be a film student, entry level or more experien…

Hey Maddie, not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I may know people who could be a good fit. I work for a homeless charity based out of Camden and we've recently been r…

Hi Shooters,

I am currently in pre-production of a short-form dark comedy series that will be shooting in March 2022. I hadn't set out to write a short-form series. I didn't know…

I am in the process of making my short. I ask everyone to sign the contract. But the cameraman won't want to sign the contract. I don't understand why he doesn't want to sign the …

What you need to do is ask the cast and crew to sign a simple release form granting you copyright which enables you to screen the film and enter it into festivals, etc. Google fi…

Hello there. Does anyone know of a medium sized theatre or community hall type place with a stage, to film at? It's for a commissioned comedy chat show project, albeit with a reas…

Ahh - thank you all for responses - much appreciated. We have found a location now. Cheers.

Hello can anyone recommend a Mumbai-based shooting producer/director or camera person and director for a short film on mental health issues affecting young women in India. Needs t…

Thanks a lot for getting in touch Kriti. We have someone now for this filming job but feel free to send me your details for any possible future work. I'll message you my details.

Needed for open air film shoot in Milton Keynes area. Playing age 16-18 and some stage fight experience preferred.
Please drop me a line if you are available in the next few week…

Hey shooters

I was looking to start my first feature film and I had access to a wonderful location for free in Scotland, It was a large house isolated in the middle of the woods.…

hi, not sure if you have found anywhere, or how big your production is, but I filmed in a fabulous location in Tiverton North Devon. It's a really old cottage that is in the middl…

Hi,

Is anyone else getting an error when posting for crew roles on the site?

Thanks

Hey Rolfin,

This issue should be all resolved now - shout on here of email help@shootingpeople.org if it persists :)

All the best,
Jim

Hi All

I am looking for a song for my short film produced in the UK. Being the low budget movie that it is, ideally something in the public domain.

I've searched high and low a…

Artlist offer a yearly subscription and I find their library really good.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for some feedback/fresh takes on a screenplay I'm a bit stuck with. It's a feature, 80 pages, grounded fantasy drama. I'm happy to read and give notes on …

Hi Everyone,

I’m happy to read any screenplays, feature or short. I’m looking for feedback on a Western feature, plus I have lots of shorts. It would be great for someone to have…

Hi,

My name is Thaïs, I am a London based creative and I have been working on a short stop-motion movie for quite a while now. Pre-production is well advanced, scenario is soon t…

Hi Thaïs. I do Stop-moion.

If you are at the stage of having nailed the story, you are 80% there. Get your story-board done so Stop-motion people can do you a breakdown of produc…

New member here - hi!

I'm an aspiring Director & Musician who has taken a bit of a break from the latter, hoping to Direct some more short films. After making my debut 'Momen…

Hi Tristan,

If you needed a young actor/performer, I have been in a movement based non-dialogue project before and have experience working with cameras. You can email me at adams…

We launched our TITAN screenwriting awards recently and conducted an interview with one of our three judges, Sicario producer Ed McDonnell.

https://industrialscripts.com/ed-mcdon…

I did Netflix for about a month and found it exceedingly unappetising. Didn't like their idiotic "thumbs-up, thumbs-down" rating system thing, their tedious "choice" of films or t…

Is anyone excited to start networking again and going to in person events? I am a director with a short under my belt. Looking forward to creating more, and importantly networking…

Hi, I'm a DP of 3 shorts and 3 features. I'm desperate for my next film project, into 2022. And find that person-to-person networking is the only way. Looking forward to more of t…

We're looking for a mosque to film interior and exterior scenes. This location plays an important part in our story and the location and religion will be shown positively and is…

Hi Danielle. Thanks for your suggestions. We'll check them out :)

Hi Shooters

How/ where ywould recommend to get training as a lighting technician and a grip?
I know two 19 year olds based in London who are interested in these 2 roles.
I don't …

Thanks Anca, very helpful :)

Hello,

Do any of you lovely people know of a retirement/nursing home (or something that would pass as) for a short film shoot, please?

Many thanks