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Original Post from Katherine Armstrong
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
What is script coverage?

Hi everyone, I advertised my script reading services on here a few months ago and have received a few enquiries from new writers that didn't lead anywhere.

Therefore, I thought I…

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

Hi Katherine I'm a script reader/script editor and I'm keen to connect with other readers/editors. If you'd be up for a chat drop me an email - simonhbrooke@gmail.com

Thanks!

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Film Private Equity Funding and COVID-19

I'd love to hear from members and about their experiences if they have had any private investment funding for their feature film pulled during this uncertain time.

I work in pri…

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

HI LEE, about Investors, funds etc... I meet many at the Cannes films festival, and dutch festival etc ... but lots of them are talkers, but when they have to show up, they diss…

Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
To become a sustainable video editor.

This is where you share your knowledge for how to make money as a sustainable video editor.

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

One of the biggest jobs for a video editor would be a wedding video. So I will try making a contact with wedding companies to see if they need a video editor.

Original Post from Sam Turner
Most recent response from François Evans
What is the best way to get funding for a shoot around 1.5k?

I've been working on a project now for the past year - Being from a production background I've unfortunately done it a little bit backwards. Most of the leg work is done, location…

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

Hi Samuel,

I've put a list of useful film finding links here (click the link then scroll up for UK funding):

https://lampfilmusic.com/index.php/news#european_film_funding

Hope …

Original Post from Charlie Borchard
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Christian filmmakers, projects, events?

Just curious what/who is out there making projects and is of the Christian faith. Would love to get involved.

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

I am a writer and creative who happens to be christian - entered the Pitch in the past and even got to the finals and two semifinals. Not keen on developing 'twee' christian mater…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
I WANT MY productions company to sale or partner in usa

DEAR SHOOTING PEOPLES MEMBERS

I like to sale or find Financial partner of my USA Company JOYTO GROUP LLC, in Las Vegas, ( set up in 2007 in Las Vegas, has officially residen…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Kal Sabir
Seeking Location in Glasgow for Horror Short

Restless Chimp Films, in collaboration with Black Dust Films, is in pre-production of a horror short film for the festival circuit. Filming will take place tentatively near the en…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Mike Caslake
Most recent response from Ivan Francis Clements
Im a new Producer and Looking for cheapest way to VET contracts or templates for contracts

Hi experienced Producers

Two questions looking for the cheapest way to VEt contracts I've written or any Producers who have contract templates that are legally binding

The seco…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Mike hi

Is your project financed and what's the budget?

IVAN FRANCIS CLEMENTS

To contact please either call CELL: +44 79 32 22 00 00 or email ivan@withitfilms.com

Director / W…

Original Post from H.J. Roth
Looking For A Small Bunker…

Hello Community,

Do any of you know of a small home nuclear bunker to film in, please? The kind that prepper-type people build under their back gardens to sit out the apocalypse …

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from David Yorke
Hi guys I'm looking for a prop maker for a short horror film

Hey shooters

If there are any Prop makers out there I would love to discuss a short horror concept I have.

Let me know.

Thanks
David

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Jim Read
Black History Month - What are you watching?

Hey everyone,

So Black History Month has now started in the UK, making it a great time to learn more about Black History, educate ourselves, show solidarity and prioritise Black …

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Daniel Patrick-Murrell
Free global exposure for filmmakers, video creators

Hi and thank you in advance for showing interest in this opportunity.

I’m an award winning multi-genre music composer, in the application process of setting a new world record f…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Graham Atkins-Hughes
Most recent response from Jim Read
Vimeo thumbnails not showing

Hi

I have just been updating my profile and adding some work from Vimeo, can anyone tell me why the thumbnails which appear on Vimeo aren't populating my profile on Shooting Peop…

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

Hi again Graham,

I've got back with feedback from the team and it's something we're working on resolving. If you wait a while these should appear or you may be able to input the …

Original Post from Eric Garson
48Hour Short Film Promotion

Hello, I’m a Reading, UK based filmmaker. I recently participated in the London Sci-Fi London 48 hour film challenge.

We were provided a title “She Knows He Knows” & a mobile…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Shona Charlton
#Startwith8™ WOCU looking for mentees for UK edition

Are you, or do you know of, women (or non-binary people) of colour who would benefit from being mentored by entertainment industry professionals?

#Startwith8™, run by Women of C…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Gemma Rigg
Most recent response from Yue Ting Cheng
I want to make a music video for free!

Crazy right!? I recently graduated in stop motion and I have always been excited by the prospect of making a music video.

I don't know many people in bands and don't really know…

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

Hi Gemma. I know a few people in bands and the odd person in the music industry as well, I've also been learning to animate albiet mostly with After Effects and have been looking …

Original Post from Amy Rich
Most recent response from Tristan Nelson
Are there any Bedfordshire-based filmmakers out there who'd be interested in potential collaboratio…

I live near Bedford and it would be pretty good to meet up/collaborate/skills swap with other local filmmakers. Last year I finished a short film which is currently being submitte…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Few years late but yes! I'm Bedfordshire based!

Original Post from Jonathan Glendening
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Shameless self promotion.

My movie NIGHT WOLF (aka 13Hrs) debuts on NETFLIX UK tonight! So if you like it please leave a positive review, and if you don't enjoy it... please forget we had this little chat.…

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

Hi Jonathan, watched and enjoyed your film Night Wolf last night, Kudos. Great to hear that Lise Romanoff is still making us Brits some money, in the shark-infested waters of glob…

Original Post from Michael Noller
Where to get feedback for your showreel?

Hi

Could anyone recommend a good place/way to get feedback for your showreel or short film?

Many thanks

Michael

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Andy Twyman
Looking for a flat location - London/ surrounding area

Hi there,

I'm looking for a flat location for a short film shoot. We're flexible with dates but would be shooting over a weekend, aiming to shoot in the next 6 weeks. Looking fo…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Tim Berry
Most recent response from davina brown
Looking for feedback on your feature screenplay?

Looking for feedback on your feature screenplay?

I am an NFTS trained script editor, I have read for screenplay competition Shore Scripts since 2015 and have previously worked in…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Sounds good. Would you be willing to sign an NDA?

Original Post from Jonnie Fielding
Most recent response from Edward Watts
Any directors or producers looking for short film scripts?

Hello,

I'm a writer interested in connecting with directors and/or producers seriously interested in making short films that could go to festivals. I've got a number of short fil…

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

Hello Jonnie,
I'm a doc director making the move to scripted films. I have one short film under my belt that premiered at BFI London. Would love to read some of your scripts or tr…

Original Post from Fenilconic Musician
Most recent response from Jim Read
I have one question specially about sound desgin or composer...?

Does this platform ever come with offers for sound design and composer apart from boom recording?

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Fenilconic,

Thanks for posting in - being honest, it does seem that there has been a dip in the industry generally in sound design and composing jobs being available.

I woul…

Original Post from Jonnie Fielding
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
Any directors or producers out there looking for short films?

Hello,

I'm a writer interested in connecting with directors and/or producers seriously interested in making short films that could go to festivals. I've got a number of short fil…

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

Hi Jonnie, I'm a director just working on my second short and looking for a script for my third. I'd love to take a look at your work, happy to send links to my previous short. Th…

Original Post from Emily Macrander
Affordable fully-licensed night club/warehouse locations for event & shoot

Hi!
I'm looking to shoot a short film at the beginning of December and as part of the shoot we are hosting an official DJ event in London. For this, we are looking for a club loca…

3 years, 11 months ago
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