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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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 8 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Maya
ANIMATOR FOR COMEDY SKETCH : COLLABORATION

Hello Shooters,


Looking for collaborators for an animation sketch that I have been working on.


VO will be finished soon.


Get in touch if you are interested.

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

Hello Gemma,
I will drop you a message.
Enjoy your Holidays. x

Original Post from George Sivetidis
Looking for script agent, producer, director who is interested in my script.

Conspiracy Dream Assassination is an existential script about the human condition. Both a drama and a comedy. It is set one year before the John F Kennedy assassination in 1962. T…

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Henna Hanif
I'm an aspiring editor, and looking to connect with current and upcoming directors on films, music …

If you would like to work with me or have suggestions for projects etc then please get in touch. I'm mostly looking for narrative-based work but open to opportunities.

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

Hey Adrian,

I've emailed you

Henna

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
We reviewed 100's of Free Transitions in Premiere Pro, here's what we found.

We reviewed 100's of Free Transitions in Premiere Pro, here's what we found.

https://ifilmthings.com/free-transitions-in-premiere-pro/

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Michelle Tsen
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Editor looking to work on scripted films

Hello all,

I'm a documentary editor who's worked on many long and short form factual programmes for major broadcasters and have assistant edited on a couple of drama series. I'm …

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

Hi Michelle, there have been a few Editor roles posted on production- https://shootingpeople.org/production/work

Original Post from Katya Bourvis
Most recent response from Thomas Caminada
Looking for a Colourist for a short dance film.

Hi

I am a movement director/choreographer and have recently made a short. It is lo fi dance film set to a soundscape built during lockdown 1and shot in a 70's house. It explore…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Katya, if you are still looking for a colourist I would be happy to help you. That seems like a cool project and I need a bit more footages to practice my grading.
I got the fu…

Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Most recent response from Tej
Looking for an editor who would be interested in doing a 30s-60s trailer for a short film?

I am looking for an editor who would be interested in doing a trailer for a short film.

Project is now locked, and the trailer will be used mainly for marketing/publicity for fes…

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

Hi Joe
I'd be happy to help tejinderjouhal@yahoo.co.uk

Original Post from Max Khan
Most recent response from Stephen Barton-King
Is there any editor interested in editing trailer for a short film? (Duration 40 to 50 sec)

We’re looking for an editor to help us with editing the trailer of our short film?

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

Hey Max yes, i'm interested. email me sbkedit@gmail.com

Original Post from Karina Laird
Most recent response from ADRIAN SCOTT
Screenwriting student looking for work experience in London

I'm currently on a screenwriting course and I have previously done a producing course. I'm new to the industry and so I'm looking for some work experience in any of the following …

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

Hi Karina,

Hope you're well. Can def hook you up with a few things to edit. adrianscott@mellow9productions.co.uk

kind regards

Adrian
Mellow9 Productions

Original Post from Joseph Daly
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Dilapidated, run-down Georgian/Victorian attic or house space. (Short Film Location)

Would be great if the location had:
-Working fire place
-Peeling wallpaper
-Staircase leading to room
-Located in the Midlands or London ideally.

1 response, most recent 4 years, 8 months ago.

Maybe this place will fill your needs? - https://www.theroost.co.uk/

Scroll down the front page to see photos.

Original Post from simon Matthews
Most recent response from Niamh McEnhill
Clive - Based On a True Story (Short film)

Hi all

I would love to know what you think of my comedy short 'Clive'
It's been featured on ShortsOnTap, Shots Magazine, LBB Online, David Reviews and currently a daily pic on F…

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

Hi Simon,

That was an ace short, loved the story I was hooked the whole way through and really engaged with the character of Clive.

I hope it leads to more work, would love to j…

Original Post from Dominick Soar
Most recent response from Molly Keogh
Looking for actors to shoot cinematic monologue / portrait film

Hello all,

I'm a professional filmmaker based in SE London and would like to collaborate with a local actor on a simple but cinematic monologue film project I am developing as a …

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

Hello Dominik,

This sounds great! I also live in SE London and would love to get involved with this project.

Here are my links:
https://www.spotlight.com/profile/9410-7866-278…

Original Post from Sam Halmarack
Most recent response from Molly Keogh
I'm a skilled filmmaker who is looking for actors/dancers/musicians for skill swap

In exchange for time filming/editing a project for you I'd like to practice filming shots/scenes to develop my showreel. I'm based in SE London, but happy to travel anywhere in Lo…

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

Hello,

I am an Actor & Writer based in SE London looking to collaborate. Great Idea!

Here are my links:

https://www.spotlight.com/profile/9410-7866-2780
https://vimeo.com…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Character development: The fundamentals of developing the ultimate character!

https://ifilmthings.com/character-development-the-fundamentals/

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Shaun Finnegan
Film Music—-too late to start?

Hi, everyone. I’m 34. I’ve had to work a “normal” job (sometimes 2!) for all of my adult life. I went to school for music composition, and tried a few years breaking into the v…

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

Jill,

Thanks for taking the time to share your valuable experience in the industry. Even at the beginning I can already feel the frustration that comes with the uphill struggle …

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