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Original Post from Sophia Carr-Gomm
Filmpixs

Hi, I've been approached by a new company called FILMPIXS, about hosting my films on their site, I'm wondering if anyone else here has had experience with them? Or any advice for …

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from david waldman
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
TV development funding for a kids series aged 5 - 8.

I have an EP and estemed writer on board.
I need development funding for a urban fantasy TV series.
Does anyone know how I might do this?
Thanks
Dave
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4 responses, most recent 4 years, 2 months ago.

If you have an exec already attached, they would usually be bringing either money or contacts within broadcasters or commissioners.

My suggestion would be (if you haven't already…

Original Post from Anita Hawser
HI, looking for advice/guidance from anyone with experience of editing poetic documentaries, or sho…

I'm putting together a short film based on a series of interviews I've done with women throughout the world talking about how lockdowns have impacted them, and their hopes and dre…

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

Hi Nigel thanks for your suggestions. I liked the animated documentary you did. Not sure about rotoscoping. I do have some photos from some of the women I may use, but I also have…

Original Post from Anita Hawser
Most recent response from Andi Reiss
Doc editing/mentor advice needed

Hi, I am putting together a short film based on loads of interviews I did with women all over the world during various phases of lockdown. I am editing it together, but looking to…

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

Happy to discuss how I can help you,Anita.

Andi
info@andireiss.com
andireiss.com

Original Post from Daniel Lane
Car night shooting using the poor mans trailer method.

I wanted to know if anyone has had much experience with car night shooting and using the poor mans trailer method. Looking for advice on how easy, what the quality was like on the…

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

Thank you Mark. Yes that be the one.

Many thanks,

Dan

Original Post from ekow armah
Looking for Dance music/ EDM for your next project?

Hello, I am a composer, producer of Dance music/ EDM with over 100 tracks, covering House/ deep house, through to nostalgia and chillout/ poolside. So if you have a club scene etc…

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ranno Kasemaa
Has anyone had any experience with applying grants from EU now that UK has left the union?

Hi All,

I'm developing a short film project that I would like to shoot in the Baltic region and I was wondering if anyone has had any recent experience in applying and combining …

4 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Blessing Egbe
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Hello. I just joined. Looking for actors, and crew for my short film

I am a currently in a masters degree course in film with practice at the university of kent. Collaborators and volunteers living in Canterbury and its surroundings are welcome to …

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

The best place to find cast and crew collaborators/volunteers is by posting into Production - shootingpeople.org/production

Original Post from Karelia Scott-Daniels
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Editing questions

So I have shot a film for the Raindance Lockdown Lover 60 second competition which closes next Thursday but the Editor I had lined up is no-longer able to help. I'm guessing I'll…

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

Hi Karelia, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production- https://shootingpeople.org/production
Best of luck.

Original Post from Maurice Humphrys
Most recent response from Stephen Quinn
Comedy Sketch Show

I’m looking for Actors and Writers to collaborate with, creating a live show and online sketches. I’m based in Brighton. If interested, please get in touch!

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

Hi Maurice. I'm a screenwriter based in Brighton. My email is sraquinn@gmail.com Best wishes, Stephen

Original Post from Hugh Kelly
Currently a freelance composer working remotely - any advice regarding looking for more work within…

I've been working freelance on a few short films, games and trailers but looking for a more regular stream of work. Please let me know if anyone has any suggestions re building up…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Paula Dinan
Most recent response from Karelia Scott-Daniels
Does anyone have a project (scripted or non scripted) that they need editing? I am an experienced e…

Hello Shooters,

As an experienced Editor, I'm hoping to mentor a novice Editor in the New Year on Avid software.

I'm hoping to connect with someone who has a project that requi…

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

HI Paula

I will email you! I urgently need an editor for a 60 second Lockdown Lover Raindance project. Deadline is next week and my editor has just had to pull out. I'd love it…

Original Post from Jak Fenteman
Does anyone have any short animations/Food videos i could work on as a Sound Designer for my Master…

For one of my projects for my Masters degree. I am wanting to work on an animation. I want to create, record and mix the entire sound preferably and then use it for my professiona…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Bilal K.
Any filmmakers/crew/producers based in or around Bradford, West Yorkshire?

Hello all,

I am looking for local filmmakers in or around Bradford who might be interested in collaborating with me on film projects.

I have produced 5 short-films and directed …

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

I have teamed up with Aelixir Media in Bradford who is keen to provide opportunities and nurture talent.
Please send an email if you are based in Bradford, many thanks
hello@aelix…

Original Post from Tom Ruddock
Live Stream Screening of 'Ben' 4th February 8:30 pm GMT

Hey SP community.

I've just completed my new Film 'Ben' and whilst we would normally hold a screening of the film once completed as we cannot do that currently we are doing a on…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lee Morgan
Most recent response from Terri Potoczna
Any cast or crew based in or around Budapest, Hungary?

Hey,

Hope you're all safe and well. The pandemic has, like many filmmakers, made me more driven and determined to really go for it when it's possible to do so once again. One of …

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

Hi Lee, I'm a filmmaker based in England and Budapest. Hoping to get back to Budapest by May. I'd like to meet you. Terri - drop me a line on terri@fussenfilms.com if you feel l…

Original Post from Maria Crowcroft-Alexander
Hi I'm looking for help with uploading my comedy horror short to Amazon Prime Direct. I can pay so…

I've been trying for a long time now to upload my comedy short and other things onto my amazon prime direct account. There seems to be a lot of code and other things that are bey…

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

Hi Nima SUCCESS!!! Yay! I submitted two short films. One was just a test for the captions. The other, Zombie Cafe, had a few focus issues...but mainly with the zombies and it…

Original Post from Carla Pandora
Looking for producer to collaborate on fiction podcast

I know this is a community for filmmakers, but I am a screenwriter with some TV projects in development taking A LONG TIME due to obvious things... and I think a fiction podcast c…

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

Hi Alwyne, sorry should have been clearer! I'm not expecting this person to be an audio producer. But ideally they would be responsible for funding applications / opportunities / …

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Any UK crime experts out there?

After someone who has some expert knowledge in UK criminal prosecution. Been working on a new drama script that will include some prison sentences for various crimes and would lik…

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

That link's really helpful

Thanks Alwyne

Original Post from Kent L
Quick Tricks for Directing Actors

I've found that working with actors is simple if you just use the right language and mix things up every now and then. Here are six techniques I use when I'm stuck on a scene that…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from patrick astwood
Any talented illustrators or storyboard artists here?

I'm putting together some ideas for some film projects. I have an animator and a few ideas, but need some powerful visuals. Anyone know any good illustrators or concept visualiser…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Dita Pesek
Most recent response from John Lubran
Anyone interested in setting up a Youtube Channel?

Hi all,
Social presence has increasingly great impact on getting casted for bigger projects or having projects commissioned. I have been looking for a producer or business orien…

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

That's quite a big ask Dita. Our Moving Vision entity operates on at least two proverbial planets. We are a production company mainly factual, current affairs, information and com…

Original Post from Vicki Helyar
Do people know the legalities/what's needed to film currently? Also any info on crossing the Welsh/…

Any information on required papers/insurance in order to film, as well as for my actor to legally cross the border from Cardiff to Somerset, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks s…

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

Thanks everyone for your comments, very much appreciated.

Original Post from Cieran Ryan
Medieval/Fantasy Short Films?

I'm looking for medieval and fantasy recommendations - you know the sort of thing. Swords and sorcery. Most of the shorts I'm finding online are fan films or cosplay/larp sketches…

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

Thanks! There's some footage of our fight choreography in this update if that sort of thing interests you, let me know what you think! : - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pal…

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for 2D/3D animators paid collaboration

Hello, I am writer and filmmaker and lately music producer. I have mix bag of projects I am working on and looking for talented animators to work with. I would like to combine kit…

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

Hi Patrick, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into the Production- https://shootingpeople.org/production/
The role will then be listed in the jobs board and post…

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