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Original Post from Johnny Maya
COMEDY - CREATING YOUR OWN WORK

Hello Lovely Shooters,

Now that things are starting to happen again, I thought I would try to film a last silly video and here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95CBZ6T5PTM…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Brett Chapman
Most recent response from Gemma Rigg
A different way to do showreels

I hate showreels. I don't really think they do the job they're supposed to so I've been experimenting with a different approach. Instead of a showreel I've made a little film abou…

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

I love this idea and it obviously needs to be well executed, which of course it is! Nice and refreshing. I hate showreels too

Original Post from Matteo Perazzo
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
How to take the first steps into stills photography?

Hello everybody,

I'm going to make my first experience into stills photography, I am aware it takes specific skills / approach. For this reason, I was wondering to propose myself…

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

Well, "hi mate, look, at my own expense I'd like to shadow you in order to learn everything you know and then compete with you for the limited amount of paid work available", so, …

Original Post from Kent L
Making a short film ALONE - Top tips?

I just made this Youtube video breaking down what I did to make my last short film, which I made with no crew and a budget of $600 -
https://youtu.be/Xj1vov4XEk0

The Youtube vide…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Most recent response from Matteo Perazzo
Any advice on good microphone to use for Zoom interviews?

I'm beginning work on a documentary project which requires conducting a number of interviews via Zoom. I was wondering whether anyone has advice on a good microphone I could use f…

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

Hi Dorothy,

I would recommend the "Zoom h2n" (I know it sounds like a joke, but it's called "Zoom" far ahead of the Zoom meeting company was founded!). It's a great microphone yo…

Original Post from Gavin Whitfield
I have a couple of very short scripts (1 min and 4-5mins) that I’m happy to provide for a recent gr…

The shortest is set in contemporary North East England in a newsagent and is about a confrontation over race. The longer one is set in the trenches in France during WWI with a s…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from David Curington
Composer (ambient noise) seeking collaboration with film maker.

I am an ambient noise artist seeking collaboration with film makers, preferably abstract but very open to suggestions and to take the lead from a director's ideas.

Listen to my m…

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

Hi Jake, really sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I really like your films Exstasis and the CHANNEL 4 / PEN that really set the scene with a mixture of abstractions and…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Location sought (in house / flat)

I have an arty little film in the pipeline, for which I need a decent size living room (or possibly a bedroom / study). Wooden floorboards, preferably stained dark. A window that …

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Amit Dubey
Raindance short film

Happy to share with the SP community that my recent short film "A Fallen Fruit" that I made during my time in Asia will be streaming live for 48-hours on paus.tv. The film won the…

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

Thanks Phillip. Glad you enjoyed it.

Original Post from Reem Morsi
Most recent response from Fan Sissoko
Recommendations for documentary films that reconstruct the past creatively

Hi all,
I'm looking for recommendations for documentaries or experimental documentaries that reconstruct the past in creative ways. I like how Sarah Polley did with Stories We Tel…

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

Shirkers by Sandi Tan: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7472352/
The Nannies by Signe Barvild Stæhr: https://mubi.com/films/the-nannies

Both use re-enactment in unexpected ways.

Original Post from Kent L
How I finally got into Film Fests (my festival strategy/organization)

After many years of getting rejected from film festivals, I finally had a successful festival run with a short film, and wanted to break down what I did differently and share that…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from Jamie Brown
Ruins/derelict location needed for a shoot on the 2nd May ideally in London/Midlands area

Hey guys

I'm doing a micro short film with Bafta Crew members and I am in need of a location. We are doing an interpretative dance piece with 2 performers covered in fabric and I…

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

Houghton House i have photos if you want to see them

Original Post from Steve Davies
Behind the Scenes Photographer for collaborations

I've many years experience behind the camera and have worked professionally on documentaries, drama and light entertainment as camera assistant, focus puller loader and spark; mor…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Thomas McCue
Most recent response from Darren Brade
First feature film released on Amazon prime

I’m ecstatic to announce that my first feature film Next Time Ned - The Director’s Cut is now on Amazon Prime in the UK & the US.

A huge thanks goes to the entire Cast & …

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

Well done Thomas. It shows as rental only for me, so definitely put the teaser trailer up at the very least. I know from my own viewing habits, I will skip most films without a tr…

Original Post from Steve Deery
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Screen on VR Platform Cinema

Our team have just built the world’s first fully functioning cinema on a VR platform. The reasons seem obvious to us.
VR is not just about gaming. You’ll all know there are a nu…

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

Hi Steve, great news and I hope that your business is going great guns. Looking forward to furthering updates. Signing off posting or responding via SP after today.
Kind regards R…

Original Post from Katherine Armstrong
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Got a screenplay that needs improving?

Calling all scriptwriters! I'm a freelance script reader wanting to build my client base. My MA in Scriptwriting and BA in Creative Writing means I have many years of experience r…

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

Hi Katherine, sadly not anymore. My posting was removed from the "Discuss" section this morning.
Kind regards Ray

Original Post from Max Moore
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Are you an actor in need of showreel scenes?

If you're an actor who wants to spotlight your talents or breakout of typecasting, we produce showreel scenes that are tailored to your ambitions.

We write, direct, produce, and …

1 response, most recent 4 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Max,
Having failed to be able to post in the SP Bulliten in regards to a two day teaching gig at the International School of Screen Acting Summer School courses, I'm curious...…

Original Post from Kieran Freemantle
Most recent response from Esther Ridgway
Short Film Script Feedback Request

I have written a dystopian short film script (in the vein of Children of Men, Never Let Me Go, The Road, and The Handmaid's Tales) and I was wondering if someone could read it and…

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

I am interested in reading this

Original Post from Andy Alderslade
Best Online Magzines for articles teaching and talking about filmmaking?

Hi, what magazines do people read these days..? You know the sort that would include articles discussing practices, strategies etc. I used to read loads but sort of lost track of …

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

Thanks Jake, I'm not familiar with Moviemaker Magazine so that's a great suggestion.

Original Post from Raphael Biss
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Has anybody here optioned a book before?

Hi all! - I posted that question in the wrong place, so here it is again.
Sorry if this has been asked before.

I was wondering if anyone here had been through the process of opt…

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

Yes, well I set up a deal that was fairly structured, and the agent found a way to go behind my back and strongarm the more money from the producer upfront (obviously he thought t…

Original Post from Terri Frayne-Ford
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Producer wants short scripts

Short scripts wanted!

Feel good, xmas themed, family, funny.

We are offering $100 to an additional $900 if we make it.

Scripts no longer than 10 pages.

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

Yes I'd be interested to know as well.

Original Post from Valon JAKUPAJ
Most recent response from David Hughes
Looking for micro budget or no budget social drama scripts

HI dear fellow scriptwriters. I am a filmmaker with own film equipment based in Prishtina Kosovo trying to make ends meat during this difficult pandemic times. In my professional …

1 response, most recent 4 years, 3 months ago.

Have you tried www.Script-Hub.co.uk ?

Original Post from Nyahh Crooks
Film Distribution for Independent films

Hello All,

I wanted to know if anyone knows of any agencies that can distrbute short independent films?

Thanks, in advance.

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

Many thanks Kae

Original Post from Vasily-f .
I would love to hear some feedback for my Video Reel!

Dear Shooters,

Could you please take a moment to watch and give me some feedback on my Video Reel?

https://vimeo.com/498666824

All the camera work, sound and editing are done b…

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

Sorry... when I am mixing the two sound sources... not, the second sound sources! :)

Original Post from Jeett Matharu
Hello Which type of movies are posted here

Hello Which type of movies are posted here

1 response, most recent 4 years, 3 months ago.

Any Type of movie

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