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Hi,

I'm going to be part of film production outside of UK and had to travel to another country.
Do you know where I'm able to find the latest update about the duty trip permissio…

Thanks for your responses.
I'm sure they will provide all information but I was wondering to know a bit sooner for the sake of preparation.

Hello, I am doing some research and want to hear about your bug bears working in this industry, horror stories of (anonymous) companies and colleagues you've worked for, have you …

Looking for a south Asian screenwriter to develop shorts with a south Asian director. I want to create a diaspora focused short film this year, this could be something already wri…

Hi Mik,

I've just come across this post - are you still looking for South Asian writers?
Would like to chat further if you are still searching.

Many thanks
Nina

I'm making a short documentary, and need some creative input here of how to go about this, in my documentary, the main character talks about her mother and how she loved going to …

@Moira Rowan :-)

I'm a London-based freelance filmmaker and videographer, mostly making commercials but also short films in my own time.

My long-term career goal is to be a writer/director and ha…

Hey Man, also seeking a writing partner to create something new.
If you're up for it, maybe we could have a quick zoom to discuss aspirations and potential ideas. www.michaelsavva…

I'm just starting out as a writer/director. My second short is in the early stages of pre-production. I have a very clear idea of who - if magic existed or I had a Scrooge McDuck …

The one thing you haven't mentioned is the script. That should be the door opener.

If the script is ready why are you not submitting that with the role you have that actor in min…

Hi All,

So recently I was working on a production wherein I had to rent a van with my own credit card. While driving, I accidentally entered a no entry zone and I got a fine, whi…

The Producer can choose to cover the fine, but they certainly don't have to. They didn't ask you to enter the no entry zone.

For the sake of 50 quid, if they don't settle, you'll…

Some of you will know Paul Hillier. Some of you will have bought his policies, in fact. He's a big name in movie insurance for Integro/Tysers (brokers) and arranges insurance fo…

Hi Shooters,

Hope you're all well.

This post is a half-complaint, half-suggestion to SP.

I'm not sure if I'm in the minority here but over the last year, I have sent my short/…

Hi Andrew. I wander if a comment section like the ebay or anything that would log your knowledge of a person non response? I'm imagining there are many people on this site who are…

We are close to producing a short film but would love to work with a actor with Kung FU/Kali/martial arts experience that could put together a fight scene?
If you have the time pl…

You should reach out to Becca Wilson. She's a brilliant fight performer and choreographer. I've worked with her on a number of my short films as a fight coordinator and she's ace.…

Your story could have incredible twists and turns, leaving the audience wondering what’s next! But, unfortunately, if the characters are average - then they won’t care too much fo…

Is it possible to edit a piece using footage from a sony a7iii (full frame) and a Canon crop frame camera. Will there be difficulties or will this work? Planning on having a play …

Good direction from John there. If you look at films, they're often a mish-mash of different sources, stock footage, scanned film, 2k, 4k, different cameras, etc. Making it look…

We would like to use 3 masks from Naruto series in a short film but are wondering whether this would be a breach of copyright laws? I know of course that you can't have logos seen…

Hi Steven,
In an early short with little thought to copyright, I was alerted to the fact that the cuddly toy from a French company could land me in trouble. I contacted them and a…

I know this is a long shot! I basically have a whole load of scripts that I won't make myself, and I'm very keen to get more writing credits.

My writers show reel https://vimeo.…

Hi Jayne, do check out Script Pitch https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/ you can add each of your script ideas and members can then search Script Pitch for screenplays they wan…

Hi everyone,

I would be looking for an office which would allow us filming in London, would anyone have an idea or know places which have left people filming there in the past ?
…

Hi there! I'm a Writer/Director looking to connect with experienced Producers/Exec producers who are interested in taking a look at some projects. I'm a member of the BBC Writersr…

I live in Northamptonshire and have a large number of DVD cases and boxes, some new, some recycled. They are an assortment of styles, some clear and hold 2 disks. If anyone can ta…

Hello Shooting People,

You may guess from how I've framed the question that I'm not really sure what it is I'm looking for!

Instead of buying an expensive camera with a viewfind…

Hi Robert, many thanks for the suggestion. Have followed him.

hello!

I am a young filmmaker who has never used a dslr properly for a film. I have a Canon 650d and I would like to make a simple short film (mainly to get to grips with the tec…

Pulling focus can be tricky with a DSLR, rather with stills lenses, which aren't meant for it. You might be better off with a long depth of field, which is easier on a bright day…

Chroma Fi is looking to collaborate with interesting film makers to provide score and/or cues for up and coming films.

Chroma-Fi is a music production venture founded by composer…

Hi Ed and Jonni! I've just messaged you through your website.

Regards,
Yana

I am doing some research at the moment for a short documentary set in London, and as I work on a very tight budget or else crowdfund my films, I am ideally looking for filmmakers …

Hi Moira, the best way to find collaborators is by posting into Production https://shootingpeople.org/production that way the roles will be listed in the directory and posted into…

I’m putting together a short film and I need a small van without company logos or writing on it. I have tried many van hire companies, but no joy without any writing on the sides.…

very able actor here with blue 2010 Nemo with rusty roof rack and replaced white rear door. MOT in April...so may not be available after 15th if things don't go to plan... it's a …

Hi all, I have been trying to find a website like Freelancer but one that actually allows you to do in person training rather than 100% online totalitarian monitoring (post covid …

Hi everyone, hope you've been keeping safe and well! I'm a filmmaker turned translator based in London. Just been curious to find out if anyone needs/ would need their scripts, fi…

Hi Emma, hope all is well. This is something of interest potentially. Please could you send English and Chinese samples of a few pages of script you have translated from English i…

I'm pitching on an artist film project in the East Midlands that may require the high quality recording of an outdoor vocal performance from at least three vocalists.

I can't of…