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Original Post from Yam Thapa
Looking for Special Effect Supervisor to Interview about the Collaborative process with the Directo…

Hello

My name is Yam Thapa and I am a Film student. I am currently studying MA Directing at Met Film School, London. I was wondering if you were to spare few minutes of your time…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Marc Hill
Anyone need steadicam?

Hi everyone,

I am a well established and experienced camera operator offering my steadicam services to build up my showreel for any project.

Please get in touch.


Marc

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
I'm going to produce, direct, and write my own feature film, do I need to set up a company for it?

Hi, everyone. This will be my first time to ask something here. I plan to produce, direct, write, and act in my own feature film, do I need to set up a distribution company to pro…

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

Thanks Nadaav for your advice. I just want to make a feature film to kick-start my careers as a writer & director. Also because I think I have a very unique, true story to tel…

Original Post from Anthony Attah
Most recent response from Lizzie Bottrill
Are there any directors/producers interested in making a bonkers musical?

It’s not a musical in the classic sense (My Fair Lady etc.). This is an east London comedy/drama which is gritty, dark, fast paced and sweary.

At the same time, it is underpinne…

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

Sounds interesting!
I have experience of show choreography, working with a variety of levels of ability, especially kids, and actors who do not feel confident in their dance skill…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
The Dan Harmon Story Circle – How it can make you a better storyteller

https://ifilmthings.com/dan-harmon-story-circle/

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Senyo Tedjame-Mortty
Looking for a producer to help with my next short film, guaranteed paid work

I'm currently looking to develop my next short film, and I'm looking for a creative collaborator. Im based in London and would love to discuss the idea with someone. It is a guran…

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

Thank you very much for that Molly

Original Post from Joshua Bransgrove
Please help me win this festival :)

Hello everyone :)

My short film "Organs of Business" is currently in for a chance of winning the Audiences Choice Award! at the UK Offline Web Festival. We are in the lead at the…

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Katherine Armstrong
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…

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Tom Phanes
Where/how to look for a producer

Hi,

apart from ShootingPeople, any recommendations regarding where/how to look for a Producer, and other production-related roles for a first short film?
I'm a writer/director, a…

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

Thanks for the suggestion
I don't have an investor yet, so we're operating on 0 budget.
Working on a proof-of-concept trailer at the moment, to try and raise some funding.

Original Post from Wayne Wills
Johnny Kervorkian Family Contact Details

Dear All,

Was anyone close friends with director/producer Johnny Kervorkian, who would be able to DM me details of a family contact or his partner? I worked with Johnny for seven…

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

Hi Dean,

Yes it was very sad, as Johnny was a lovely guy. Thanks, I will contact Jack.

Kind regards,

Wayne

Original Post from Jesús Perujo
Cinematographer looking for international projects.

Hi everyone!

I work as a cinematographer in Spain (Madrid based) and I'm looking to work on feature films that are going to be shoot abroad. I have more than 10 years of experien…

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Samesh Ramjattan
Most recent response from Johnny Maya
Actors required for dramatic photographic headshots

We are seeking Actors for dramatic photographic headshots shot for a new portfolio shot in London in January 2021. This is a great opportunity to have professional headshots at no…

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

Hello Samesh,


Probably too late, but maybe on another occasion?

Original Post from Baghwant Singh
Most recent response from Anthony Hett
Is there a website for short film script examples?

I’m currently about to begin trying to write a short film but I’m still unfamiliar with the basic format and the usual length of a short film script.

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

Hi Baghwant, if you want to learn more about writing a short film including length and layout, I have a series of blogs and YouTube videos that answer these very questions and mor…

Original Post from Jonathan Luwagga
Most recent response from Helen Morton
I've written a short film based on two brothers who live unknowingly in the same house but meet at …

I can send script and concept on request.

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

Hi if your still looking for cast or crow im intrested I manly do directing as crow or AD work and with acting i can do ennything. if your intrested i can send all my work over. m…

Original Post from Mark Chamberlin
Most recent response from Helen Morton
Looking for Actors for a fan Sherlock Holmes/ Doctor Who series filmed in Hertfordshire

Looking for actors and screen writers who'd be willing to be involved in a Sherlock Holmes fan series. I have made 5 series up until this day and post them on YouTube.

This is …

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

Im an actor and am intrested in your project. i love both shirlock and docter who. Ive atached my Mandy page https://www.mandy.com/uk/actor/helen-morton-2 if your intrested in hav…

Original Post from Tom Phanes
Release form template for short film

Greetings and salutations,

I'm in the process of producing my first short film.
Does anyone have any examples of release forms for cast/crew?
Also, any useful tips about what to …

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

Thanks for the feedback!

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Tim Benjamin
SRT File creation

Hi
I have a distributor that wants to take on my feature film approx 55 mins in length, they want the film to be created into an SRT File I am quite technically challenged and won…

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

Not sure how useful this will be for you as you seem reluctant to use editing software, BUT, DaVinci Resolve produces .srt files. The process of adding the subtitles is graphical …

Original Post from Marc Hill
Anyone need steadicam? call/ message me :-)

Hi everyone,

I am a well established camera operator (Associate ACO member) and looking to build up my steadicam reel and work with new DP's on features, short films, drama or co…

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Mark Chamberlin
Looking for Actors for a cooking show University project

I am looking for actors who would be involved in a university assignment program that I'm involved in.

The following roles would be required:

X2 presenters

X4 judges

X2 cook…

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Sir Roger Deakins

One of my filmmaking heroes, the creative and hugely innovative cinemaphotographer Roger Deakins has been knighted in the New Years honours list - very well deserved!

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

Hear! Hear!

Original Post from James Cookson
Most recent response from James Hancock
Looking for a writer to collaborate with on a short horror film.

I’ve acquired £3K of funding for a short horror film and I am aiming to be filming in early Feb. You can see some of my short films and commercial work on my site: https://jamesco…

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

Is James still interested? I emailed him 4 weeks ago, and no reply.

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
The perfect movie synopsis: How to write a synopsis that sells

https://ifilmthings.com/movie-synopsis/

4 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Most recent response from Caroline Bottomley
Top Films of 2020

Hi Shooters,

We would love to know your top films of 2020? This could be a new release or festival film you streamed from home, a classic you re-discovered, or a film you managed…

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

The Detectorists is a lovely series to spend time with. Very calm and generous. Still on iPlayer.

Harlots: also iPlayer, for revisionist and accurate feminist history (allowing f…

Original Post from Owen Cross
Should I choose Dzofilm Vespid or Meike Cine lenses?

I'm putting together a lens kit to make my first short. I was interested in the Dzofilm Vespids due to their advertised softer less clinically sharp look, however talk of problems…

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

I won't be shooting till late 2021, so the lenses I need from the Meike range should be out by then according to the Meike website.

Original Post from Johnny Maya
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL SHOOTERS

Wishing everyone of you lovely talented creatives a lovely Christmas!

Wonderful Holidays all around x

Here´s a Xmas Song. I released it to keep creative whilst the industry has …

4 years, 4 months ago
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