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Original Post from Daniel Patrick-Murrell
Most recent response from Michael Tognarelli
Opportunities for all filmmakers

We’re looking for filmmakers/ producers, directors and writers with projects due for release in 2021. If this is you, we’d like to offer you a unique opportunity to collaborate wi…

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

Sorry - wrong thread; no way to edit

Original Post from Kent L
Why Your Scene Sucks: A screenwriting checklist (with examples)

I'm a firm believer that the most important stage of filmmaking is the first one - writing. So if you're struggling with a scene in your script, try going through this checklist o…

4 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Maria Crowcroft-Alexander
Hi I'm wanting to buy a pc that is strong enough to edit 4k. Someone it buying it for me and their …

I don't like Mac and will need eventually to get a good monitor. Any ideas?

7 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Jake No I was not aware of that! Thank you for that information. Thanks everyone for giving me so much food for thought. At Dell they said the Aurora Ryzan is the best graph…

Original Post from KENZA BERRADA AMOR
Most recent response from Adam Corres
Kickstarter Crowdfunding Tips

Hello!
I am currently in the process of crowdfunding our short film. We're already half-way and aiming to reach £3 500. Therefore, I was wondering if anyone had any tips that cou…

7 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

Are non-institutional crowdfunding donors more inclined to contribute three figure sums in return for acknowledgement in the film's end text? A formal industry film credit would b…

Original Post from Maria Argueta
Edit credits: collaboration with editors/documentary makers

I am looking to gain some credits working in the post-production of documentary projects, either shadowing experience editors or working along with directors and producers.

I hav…

4 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Claire S-B
Does anyone Have a Cool Kitchen with an Island for a cooking show?

Hello,

My name is Claire I'm looking to film some content for a friend. She does supper clubs and wants to film content of her cooking. I have looked into hiring a kitchen but t…

4 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Romanne Walker
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
How do I go about joining a union for work?

Hi SP community!

I’m an early career director and have decent experience working as a PA for non-union jobs in Canada. However I am now new to the UK (but I have the right so wor…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

The union for camera operators is BECTU. https://bectu.org.uk/join/
They deal with most below the line talent in British film and TV.

Original Post from Luke Wood
Most recent response from Gregory Fishwick
Hi, I'm a recent graduate and aspiring producer, how do i go about this?

Hi, I'm a recent graduate and i am looking to start a career in film. I'm interested in producing as i found a passion for that at University. I would like to know how to approach…

9 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

Hi,
I'd also be interested to talk to you a bit more (I'm a writer/director myself).
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5209083/?ref_=tt_ov_dr

If you like, do get in touch - gregoryfis…

Original Post from Hardy Saleh
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
I am looking for screenplays from award winning short films, does anyone know where I might find th…

Hiya,

I am about to commence turning a recent treatment into a short screenplay to be produced early next year. I haven't written a screenplay in a while and am looking for some …

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 1 month ago.

This is worth a look.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Short-Films-Screenplay-Creative-Essentials/dp/1842435019

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Where do you sell documentaries?

So, for years I took down "United States and Ukraine" because of problems with Fatca and what not. (Basically, with double taxation, you could end up owing more money than you ea…

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

Tricky one. John's right of course regarding pre-sales.

Back up a step and your question is "Who are my audience?". Identifying them will tell you where you may get sales. The…

Original Post from ekow armah
Are you looking for Dance Music for your film? Club scene maybe?

This is SO cool! 3 simple steps that COULD change your life!

1/ Listen to this https://biggroove-music.studio/Dj-mix

2/Register for more at www.biggroove-music.com. It is FREE a…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Sue Carpenter
GlobalGirl Media Film Festival 18-22 Mar

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to let you know (as a doc maker and trustee of GlobalGirl Media UK www.globalgirlmediauk.org) that we're holding our first GlobalGirl Media Film Festival,…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
Want to start a new audio drama podcast. Would any writers interested?

I’ve been making films but during lockdown I tried my hand at a one-off audio drama. Something that could be produced covid safely with the actors recording their parts from home.…

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

I mean an email, sorry, it's the end of the week.

Original Post from Johnny Maya
Ancient Trees (2021) I Short Film I Celebrating World Wildlife Day

Hello lovely shooters,

Here´s a cinematic poetic piece created to celebrate World Wildlife Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih0p_5ASxUo&lc=UgzRF8GOYLyp4mskkFN4AaABAg

Th…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Tony Ogunyinka
Recommendations on where to find cheap house/flat locations other than Location scout company, air …

In particular I'm looking a for a maisonette/house.

-Interiors needed only.

-Dated decor.

-Access to Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room and Bedroom (could be 2 separate locations …

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
Screenplay copyright

I want to send my screenplay to some competitions. But since my script is very unique and original because it's based on a true story, I'm afraid someone may copy my idea. It's no…

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

Hi Buppha,
People will copy an idea. Even subconsciously. Read about lawsuits, it does happen. Most famous names either sue or get sued in their career.
But, if you make it eas…

Original Post from Samuel Windle
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Alley way / back street location

Hi Guys,

I am looking for an alley way / back street style location for a short film. The film is about a homeless man, so I'm looking for an area that looks like the kind of pla…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Samuel, you don't say where you are?! I would start by knocking a few doors at commercial estates to see if you can use a back alley/bit of their warehouse over the weekend.

Original Post from Xander Turian
Most recent response from Andi Reiss
I am looking for a short (10-15page) script to Produce

Hello,

My name is Xander, I am an actor/producer currently seeking a short 10-15 page screenplay which I can produce and act in as the Grad Film for my MA at Raindance in London.…

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

Xander, feel free to send me an email (info@andireiss.com) as I have a script I can send you. Andi

Original Post from Griffin Stevens
pitch document/series deck

Hi, i'm looking to chat to someone about pitch documents and what they entail. It would be great to chat to someone who has had some success or feedback from development producers…

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

Thanks Danielle! My writing partner just stumbled on the same thing. Appreciate the response. Will check it out.

Original Post from Samuel Turner
Looking for help sharing my indiegogo project

Hello,

I've recently shared an Indiegogo campaign for my short film project, link here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/point-five/x/25304329#/

Does anyone have any suggesti…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Lee Pendle
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Looking for Directors and Producers

Hey Guys,

I’m a freelance cinematographer, and I’m looking for some directors/producers who would be interested in collaborating on some spec projects. Whether you have some proj…

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

Hi Lee,

Yeah I'd been keen to do something. I have a micro-short horror I fancy making.
Here's my reel:
https://vimeo.com/425665775

cheers,
P.

Original Post from Max Moore
Are you an actor who needs showreel material?

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 …

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from KENZA BERRADA AMOR
Kickstarter Crowdfunding Tips

Hello!
We're crowdfunding for our short film and I was wondering if anyone had any tips for us.
We're already half-way and aiming to reach £3 500. You'll find below the link to o…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Daniel Patrick-Murrell
Hi, does anyone need an original score, I’m experienced and looking for extra projects to get more …

We’re looking for filmmakers/ producers, directors and writers with projects due for release in 2021. If this is you, we’d like to offer you a unique opportunity to collaborate wi…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from peter mann
Most recent response from Huw Wahl
Festival Strategy for 20 min Art/Doc project

Hi

I have recently collaborated with a contemporary artist on a film which is probably best described as an 'artists moving image' project but could also be framed as an 'experim…

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

Weird year indeed, and many films backed up waiting to be seen. I hope we can end up with a new mix of more online and accessible stuff, and also real life, life giving, screening…

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