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Original Post from Paolo Carbone
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Producer looking for scripts and/or ideas for animation short film projects.

Hello Everyone,

I am a screenwriter and producer at Fantasmagorie Studio, a newborn animation company mainly focused on producing stop-motion contents for a general audience.

W…

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

Hi. I have prepared a children’s animation story which is high profile and could be very profitable as a book too. Think Mister Men style but different and unique characters whi…

Original Post from James Esposito
Most recent response from Michael Lebor
Does anyone have a completed short film or documenatry?

Underground Films are an independent production company and distribution label specialising in online content. We are currently looking to sign completed short films, animations o…

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

His profile doesn't appear to exist any more?

Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Michael Lebor
Covid - realities on a job

I have just finished a short job, not a normal feature, but upto 100 people in studio for a week. I thought it may be useful to share a couple of Covid-related notes as we had a …

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

I'm looking forward to seeing this Ray!

Original Post from Peter Svatik
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Hello Shooters, I'm looking for a director/writer with interest in psychological thriller/drama gen…

Hello Shooters, how's it going? I'm looking for a director/writer to collaborate with. The genre is a psychological thriller/drama about mental health and addiction.
Thank you

1 response, most recent 4 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Peter,
the best place to post would be Production > Get Crew. Roles posted there get included in the daily bulletins hence reaching the members directly.
Best, Dorothy

Original Post from Simon Brooke
Most recent response from Samuel Turner
Professional script editor offering HIGHLY discounted rates

Hi Shooters!

Do you have a script that would benefit from the input of an experienced industry professional?

I'm a professional script editor and reader. Clients include BAFTA R…

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

Hi Simon,

I've got a ten page short I'm currently working on. I very much am interested in getting a second opinion and some notes on the project from a professional. I'd love t…

Original Post from Shaun Finnegan
Anyone have any old footage they’d like some music to?

I’m a composer just trying to get out there and work with people. Just for fun, does anyone have any unused, cut, or old footage that you’ve always wanted to see more complete, a…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Rosie Nicholls
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Rates of pay for Micro Budget Short (3.5 day shoot)

Putting together a budget for a BFI funding application - would like to hear from:

DOP
1st AD / 3rd AD
Gaffer
Grip
1st A/C
Make Up (HOD)
Production Designer / Art Director (HOD)…

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

With any "public body" funding, it's always worth going over the small print to see if they mention any Minimum Wage requirements.

Original Post from Daniel Lane
Most recent response from Jonathan Kinch
Feature film poster design help

Does anyone know someone who specialises in film posters? I have had a poster done, but it’s doesn’t really show off the film. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

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

Hi I would highly recommend Cong https://www.congstoryboard.com/poster-design Johnny

Original Post from Yassin Rozeman
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
is there no way to simply browse all filmmakers?

I would just like to see a list of filmmakers and/or actors

1 response, most recent 4 years, 5 months ago.

For actors: COMMUNITY - MEMBER SEARCH - CAST then click SEARCH while leaving all fields blank. This will list the (current) 4160 members who list themselves as actors.

For the va…

Original Post from Andrew Butler
Director of Photography seeking short films

Hi,

I hope you are all well!

I'm a Brighton/London based Director of Photography looking to form new working and collaborative relationships with UK based Directors. I'm specifi…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Molly Keogh
Most recent response from James Hancock
Advice for writing a screenplay

Hello,

I am about to embark on my very first screenplay and would love to chat to people who have experience/ advice and pointers on how to get things kicking off!

Many thanks…

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

I can offer some basic tips, free of charge. Email me... bucketofscript@gmail.com

But you will need to google the correct layout/format depending on the software you're using t…

Original Post from Rosie Nicholls
In your role, what rate would you expect to be offered on a low budget short film?

Putting budget together for BFI funding application - particularly want to know rates for:

DOP
Gaffer
Grip
1st AD
3rd AD
Production Designer / Art Director (shared role)

The to…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Dean Marriott
Looking for a producer for LGBT+ and social justice shorts

I'm a British/Irish director/writer from London, currently based in Berlin.

I've got a new LGBT short that I'd like to shoot in London next year, and would like to make contact…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Teresa Moorhead
ANY FILMMAKERS INTERESTED IN FREE PUBLICITY?

I have an online show called Teresa Talks To...

I interview creative people about the art they make, put the interview on Youtube and promote it on my social media.

If you would…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from David Hughes
Getting your film onto Blu-ray

If you have made a film, you know that getting money back from digital rights distribution can take forever. But if you think you would sell 100+ copies if you put it on Blu-ray, …

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Georgina Scott
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
Is anybody on here looking to hire horses for any productions?

We are looking for people to both collaborate with and work for.

We have a selection of very well trained trick horses available!

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

Hi Georgina,
do you have any smaller horses, pony sized?

Original Post from Stephen Quinn
Most recent response from Rick Dunning
Brighton-based screenwriters?

Any screenwriters based in Sussex interested in meeting to discuss scriptwriting via Zoom during lockdown? And possibly meeting over coffee or something stronger after the lockdow…

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

Hi Stephen. I’m near Gatwick so about 20 minutes from Brighton. Ive just re-polished my comedy feature script Supermarket Zombies (you are what you eat) a comedy about vegan zombi…

Original Post from David Ford
Most recent response from Gavin Whitfield
Is there a community of film makers in Edinburgh?

Hi everyone,

I'm a screenwriter and director, and I've just moved to Edinburgh and I was wondering if there's some sort of community in the city who support each other in our pro…

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

Have you tried getting in touch with Screen Academy Scotland? It seems like a reasonable place to tap into talent in the area.

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from John Lubran
What is colour grading? Everything you need to know!

Colour grading sometimes falls under the radar, but it's an integral part of post-production - it brings the footage to life. In this article, we will look at colour grading in mu…

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

Click bait

Original Post from Chris Lewort
SUSSEX BASED THEATRE GROUP WANTED by Plume Films to collaborate on a surreal comedy web series.

Synopsis: A chaotic bunch of eccentrics living in a doll’s house called ‘The House of Godd’ are unknowingly taught how to be the neighbours from hell.

The films are live action/…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Paul W Franklin
BFI Short Funding Question

I'm applying for the BFI Shorts scheme, and am wondering if anyone knows:

Does it matter if I'm applying as 3-in-1 writer/director/producer?
Do you think I'm more likely to succ…

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

Yeah I just realised I'd already downloaded that and not got around to reading it. Sorry, lazy of me!
Thanks

Original Post from Cavan McLaughlin
Most recent response from Andy Alderslade
Telecine Advice - Remastering an old S16 reel

I have an old promotional music video from 14 years ago I have been thinking about remastering. Although it was shot on s16mm, given it was in 2006 it was only telecined to 625/50…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Cavan, I've gone back and had S16 re-scanned, its usually quite fun as you find quality that was lost in the original scan.

I can't recomend who to use, though I could ask aro…

Original Post from Yvette Farmer
Looking for Producer for future projects? (with experience on funded shorts)

While I'm writing at the moment, I wanted to look for potential long-term Producing Partner interested in helping with funding applications for short films/ TV/ Features and who i…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Alessia Galatini
Most recent response from John Lubran
Filming in council estate: suggestions

Hello!

Does anyone have any recommendation for a council estate in West or North London that would allow a few hours of filming for a low-budget shoot?

Or if anyone has experie…

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

Additionally the issue of Public Domain often confuses everyone, including councils and police. It's quite odd that despite the issue having been thoroughly tested in our higher c…

Original Post from Terri Frayne-Ford
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
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.

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

Terri, some of us are waiting for you to respond to Paul's reasonable request for information, made 4 days ago. Your profile is blank; your name didn't throw up anything on google…

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