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Original Post from Laurie Waplington
Most recent response from Guy Pearson
Average VFX Artist fee for ultra low budget short film

Making short film with an off-screen explosion halfway through story. On explosion, screen goes white and fades back into aftermath of dust-covered characters and rubble-strewn st…

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

I do vfx and I'd certainly take a look at it, get in touch if you like using the messaging on here. :)

Original Post from Matthew Lyne-Watt
Most recent response from John Lubran
Price breakdown between writer and producer

I'm in the process of drawing up a price breakdown for a producer. I'm writing a TV series in which I will write the pilot, along with the pitch bible. I want to breakdown the fee…

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

Depends on which prverbial planet one is on. I'm always suggesting it's not at all surreal to start at the top if one can pull it off; many won't be able to.

There are no rules, …

Original Post from Syd Heather
Sound or radio studio required for BAFTA Crew project - can you help?

Hey everyone,

So just putting some feelers our there to see if anyone can help with a sound recording studio or radio studio in London or the South East?

During lockdown, memb…

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Miguel Matos
Most recent response from James McCann
Actor/Director looking for collaborators

Hi everyone,


My name is Miguel Matos and I'm an Actor/Director looking for Writers, Producers and Cinematographers
to work/collaborate with on short or feature film projects.

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

Hi Miguel,
I have some short scripts that you could film anywhere, is there an email I can send you loglines to?

Thanks,
James

Original Post from Molly Keogh
Most recent response from Vasiliki Antonopoulou
Recent graduate looking to expand network of collaborators.

Hello there,

My name is Molly and I have recently graduated from The Oxford School of Drama. I am keen to build my network of creatives and start getting some projects together.…

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

Hi folks, I am a moving image artist, and have just written a script for the first short I want to direct. I am looking to collaborate with a producer to put a crew together and g…

Original Post from Matthew Lawrence
Advice on M&E tracks

Hi,

I wanted to get some advice on delivering M&E tracks for a foreign dub.

I’m working with a distributor who has put my film up on the main VOD platforms in the US, UK et…

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

Hi Alex,

Thanks for getting back to me. I'll take a look through the info on your blog.

Matt

Original Post from Terri Potoczna
I need organised people to help me organise my micro budget feature this late autumn.

I've advertised for a line producer in the expenses only jobs section but this might be ignored by an experienced person but could be good for someone who is an initiative taker a…

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

Hi Sam,
Thanks for replying - could we have a chat tomorrow sometime? When is a good moment? I'm in Budapest at the mo and a Skype call would be great!
Terri

Original Post from Adolfo Vico
CALLING ALL ACTORS

Over the past months, we have been developing the blueprints for a project open to actors looking to get some extra experience and have material for a show-reel.

We are now read…

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

Hi Laura, the call hasn't been refreshed.
We did run other workshops though and planning to do a couple more.
If still interested you can follow up by getting in touch to the emai…

Original Post from Rob Howgate
Looking for a short, succinct "Covid" health & safety / caveat clause for cast and crew contra…

The type of clause that; states the production will work to current Covid guidelines and adhere to social distancing, PPE and sanitation requirements and take all reassemble care,…

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Denis Dobrovoda
Leica M Mount Photo Lenses for A7s or FS5

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the use of Leica photographic lenses in low budget filmmaking setups. I am currently working on a documentary for which I have been hir…

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

Great, thanks!

Original Post from Rob Howgate
Northamptonshire (or close by) - do you know a location with manor house style gates?

Film production company Fowler Media are in pre production for our next feature film.

We are on the hunt for a film exterior location, needed for one full day / evening on the 30…

4 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Lawrie Falcao
Most recent response from Hana Hrzic
Looking to collaborate with US or UK directors / producers

Hello the SP community!

Are there any talented directors / producers willing to collaborate with an unexperienced screenwriter to produce a sci-fi or horror short film?

I have n…

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

Hello :) I am a producer based in london. My email is hhrzic.aisz@gmail.com

Original Post from Lily Howkins
Short Dystopian Film Project

Hi all,
I launched my first crowdfunding campaign last week for a short dystopian project I am working on which was inspired by Netflix's documentary 'The Great Hack.'
https://igg…

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

Hi John, Thank you for your feedback and thoughts, I appreciate you taking the time to respond and it raised some interesting thoughts! With regard to it being somewhat hypotheti…

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Would anyone like to manage the online presence of two feature films in early stages of development?

Hello everyone! Hope you're all safe and well.

My team and I are developing two horror features, both from award winning scripts that I penned and will be directing. We want to s…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Adrianna Polcyn
Most recent response from Domingo Simón Silva
Looking for feedback from Directors of Photography on the cinematography lookbook

Hi there,
I am an emerging director, working on my first short film Lungs, which was supposed to be shot in April this year, but understandably the production has been paused. I …

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

Hi Adrianna,

I'm a DP with experience shooting short-films. I will like to help you with your research and approach to cinematography for your short-film. It's important to have …

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Can someone provide feedback on my mini showreel?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB59tfzB7ob/?igshid=1nar6po1czffo


Thanks :)

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from romain anthony nicholas steven
Seeking producer for hilarious comedy about censorship of the press in the catholic church?

Catalonia, Spain July 2020

Feminist demonstrators took to the streets in protest in a remote village in Northern Spain yesterday after a large trove of scrap books were found fil…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from Tim Benjamin
Am I too old to become an actor?

We take a look into the commonly asked question "Am I too old to become an Actor?" and the potential barriers to entry. Is it possible to become a full-time actor? Yes. Is it easy…

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

Buster Merrifield was "Uncle Albert" not "Grandad", that was Lennard Pearce :-) What a legend Buster was though. "During the war..." Fantastic! Lucky you to have known him.

In an…

Original Post from Vanya Tomova
Most recent response from Systir Productions
Anyone looking for a colourist?

Hello Shooting People,
My name is Vanya Tomova. I am an upcoming colourist based in London. I would love to collaborate with DOPs and directors. I'm looking for projects to colour…

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

Hi Vanya
We popped you an email across about our webseries. Do you have any links to examples of your work you could share?

Thanks
Vicky

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could someone give me feedback on my Acting Showreel?

Dear Shooters,

Please watch my Acting Showreel and feel free to share your opinion and thoughts with me.

vimeo.com/425703130

I am open to a constructive feedback!

Thank you ve…

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

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Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could someone give me feedback on my Acting Showreel?

Dear Shooters,

Please watch my Acting Showreel and feel free to share your opinion and thoughts with me.

https://vimeo.com/425703130

I am open to a constructive feedback!

Than…

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

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Original Post from Deborah Lewis
Most recent response from Heather Ross
Developing a portfolio and need help to film a short Zoom story. Can offer limited funding. Interes…

I'm career transitioning from corporate communication and developing a writing portfolio. I'd like to take something that I've written into production and have created a couple of…

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

Hi Deborah, I can help with script editing if you need! Drop me a line!

Original Post from Patricia McCormack
Restaurant kitchen to shoot in end of August, needs to look industrial. Any recommends?

Hi All, We have max budget 200 pounds to spend on location for short film. Looking for restaurant that is partially closed through the week to shoot in for 2 days at end of August.

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

Thanks Paddy, yes in London so City a good shout :)

Original Post from Clive Richardson
Composer/Sound Designer looking for new projects...

Hi guys,

I'm a Composer/Sound Designer and currently looking for any interesting projects to work on. I have a large catalogue of multi-genre music available for immediate use, o…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Vasily-f .
Most recent response from Susi Arnott
Could you please give me feedback on my DOP reel?

Hi shooters

Could you please give me your feedback on my DOP reel? All feedback is welcome positive or not.

This film reel is based on my short film work in my first steps as a …

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

Some lovely work - though it feels more like a showreel for the actor, than for the director of photography! Others have asked for a wider range and I'd agree; think about who you…

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