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Hi Shooters,

I am writing a short-form episodic series. A dark comedy narrative. We are set to start shooting next March, 2021. I am on the look out for any groups or networks th…

Hello,

I don't want to gripe too much here but I'm going to gripe just a little. I've been a member of this site for some time now and I make an effort to check the job board on …

As a working screenwriter who began by working for free, I do okay - I have to say that almost everyone who chooses to work in this industry, at some point, will work for free.
H…

Hi, I have some free time at the moment and so I want to get more films under my belt. my site is https://jsmslaterfilms.com

I'm looking for good scripts that can be made by bein…

Hi Jayne,

don't forget to check out Production > Script Pitch on the Shooting People website where you will find a wonderful archive of members' scripts.

All good wishes,
Colm

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if I could perhaps get some help and 'pick some brains' about shooting 16mm?

I'm in the early stages of developing some micro-features and I'd…

Just jumping in cause I shoot on both S8 and S16. Everything to be said has already been said and I actually got some useful info out of this post as well!

For all you other fil…

I noticed recently that some British independent movies were doing some really big numbers of views on YouTube and just wondered what their revenue streams for putting them on You…

Thanks, but I said nothing for or against the book’s thesis, just suggested it might be useful as it’s by someone who seems to know what he’s on about, rather than a tech evangeli…

I've just moved to Brighton.

I'm a jack of all trades looking to collaborate on anything video related.
I write, produce, direct, edit etc etc.

Particular interest is in coll…

Hi Tiana and Franz,

I've just moved to the area as well and also looking to collaborate.
Also in to creating short form media especially promos and advertising.

Please feel fre…

I want to make a discussion about dreaming to get an Academy award. But since I am a Japanese, I don't know which sounds better. So help me!

Yep, I make good films, aiming to Academy Awards.

I hope that this post is ok and meets SP's standards.

6th August | 1900 | 2-Hours | Online via Zoom

There's so much misinformation, lack of, conflicting and much sporadic inform…

UPDATE: Apologies, I should have mentioned that this is a free to attend event.

I am shooting a film in mid-august that has quite a few SFX elements (fire, smoke, static hair, wind). Anybody in the know of brilliant SFX people for advice or collaboration? Tha…

When you say SFX I assume you mean practical effects of smoke, fire etc and not VFX to create virtual smoke, fire etc ... I can help with the later BTW.
Wozy

Hi All!

I've been working on my acting portfolio for a while now and think it's time to finally get myself a showreel! To do this, I'm looking for two people to collaborate with …

Hey Indroneel! Would be interested too, am currently looking to get a lighter showreel scene in my reel, closer to comedy than drama. Would you be interested in that?

Before I put one of those 'does anyone have a large house?' ads on Shooting People I thought I would aim a little higher and ask if there are any people actually experienced in bo…

I might be able to give pointers for Gloucestershire. More large houses than you can shake a stick at, Cotswolds, Severn Vale, Forest of Dean and Wye Valley.

iFilmThings x Final Draft Screenwriting Contest.

The 2021 Screenwriting Contest is now open.

We are happy to release our micro script contest for 2021. This year it’s pretty mu…

http://ifilmthings.com/screenwriting-contest/

Apparently there was an online talk about shooting your first horror feature. It was supposed to be streaming today, but I can no longer find it on the site. Anyone know where it …

In case you missed it, you can now catch up with the recording of our Horror Masterclass & Q&A via our Facebook page: bit.ly/3B66J2a. Thanks, Marloes

Is this ok to post?

A friend of mine has been writing instrumental music for sometime & has recorded some great relaxation music. If anyone is interested in using his current…

I am looking for a short film to come on board as an editor as starting new service and want to gain experience editing films that I have not produced.
I am a seasoned film maker …

Hi David, do check out our production board for editing roles https://shootingpeople.org/production/work Thanks, Molly

So I'm planning a low budget film project for September/October in France, where I now live. I am not crewing yet but putting out the feelers for some talented DoPs and other HoDs…

Thanks for links, everyone. Will watch and follow-up.

How do I pitch my own TV show to Netflix, BBC, producers, and the like, with myself as a lead actor like Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), for ins…

Wozy's Insight's

If you are going to festivals and markets to pitch your film project, go prepared. Taking only a script will seriously reduce your chances of success. You should…

Hi there, a short film I wrote is in competition at BMC outdoors festival and all films are on Youtube. As the competition is based on viewing figures I would be grateful if you c…

beautiful and poetic. it would of looked fantastic if it was shot on Super8.

We're looking for small studio premises around London or in London.
Any suggestions?

Thanks @Philip and @Tony.
I really appreciate your help

So I'm planning a low budget film project for September/October in France, where I now live. I am not crewing yet but putting out the feelers for some talented DoPs and other HoDs…

Hello Patrick,

Happy to compose and produce your music for you. Studio in West France. Showreel here:

https://www.lampfilmusic.com/index.php/francois-evans/2-uncategorised/201-f…

Shooting a music video in 3-4 weeks time and am looking to hire an FS7 or equivalent camera with a wide angle lens and zoom lenses plus tripod and if possible a focus grip in the …

Hi,
Have been experiencing long and repeated problems with Domain Monster. They were taken over by 123reg, an email message from Domain Monster at the beginning of this year said …

Hi Ray,

Did you own "japan.com"?! Or just the email address? I'm not surprised you got mugged for japan.com, shame you couldn't sell it off if you had the domain, that would be…

I'm looking for collaborators, either if you have film you'd like scoring, or if you'd like to add visuals to one of my existing tracks. I'm fairly flexible on style.
You can see …

Sounds interesting. Perhaps you can send me the book and I can have a look. Can you direct message me.

Hi all,

We're looking for a flat for a location for a short film in the London area shooting sometime around November.

*** The shoot will be three days of night shoots ***

We h…

Hi, I have just emailed you regarding the flat :)

I'm a film director based in London, looking for a budding producer to collaborate with me. I have a couple of short film scripts that I want to get made. Some are self-fund proje…

Hi Kairon, please post any job roles into Production https://shootingpeople.org/production/people This is the best way to find collaborators, as the role will be listed in the Pr…