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Original Post from cath le couteur
Premiere Pro Expert

Hello
Help! I'm looking for a Premiere Pro expert I could ask a specific qn about quickly on the phone!

My core problem:
I've got a problem with audio synch when exporting.
To i…

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

Thanks for this Ian.
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Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Can anyone recommend any online acting classes?

Hi all,

Hope everyone’s well.

I am thinking about enrolling in an acting course but preferably a short one just to get a taster.

Any recommendations would be welcomed.

Thanks…

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

Hi Lily,

Hope you're well.

Thank you so much for the response.

I like the Actors Centre and Flux Gym. Very affordable looking which is a good start! I will dig deeper into thei…

Original Post from Matthias Sundberg
Give me notes on a music video?

Hi!

I have a music video that I think I'm about 90% there. I'm fairly happy with it, but also feel like that's me being my own biggest fan.

A little background on it:

- It's a …

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

Guys, thank you so much! This is definitely helpful. Probably things I was leaning towards, but needed someone else to say, too.

Thank you!

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Spam Mail

I have been receiving spam mail via the Shooting People platform for help to enhance my digital profile anyone else been receiving this?

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

Hi Moira, thanks for flagging this issue. Would you be able to send us more details at help@shootingpeople.org

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
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…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Would love some feedback on a Music Video I directed and produced

Hi all, hope all is going well! Would love some feedback and possible critique :)

Link:
www.instagram.com/tv/B24x0OQBQQh/...

Also I am looking to do more music videos if you kno…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Why is character development important?

Character development is an essential part when writing your script

Character development is an integral part of the screenwriting process. It helps you create a three-dimensiona…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 9 months ago.

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Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Would love some feedback on a Music Video I directed and produced

Hi all, hope all is going well! Would love some feedback and possible critique :)

Link:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B24x0OQBQQh/

Also if you know anyone who needs any videos pr…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Isaac Williams
Does anybody know of any funding bodies willing to help fund post production on a sci fi comedy sho…

The film was shot in the midlands and is 18 minutes long.
Thanks!

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

Hi Molly, I checked and unless I missed something there are no opportunities that cover post production funding for short films? Thanks

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Would anyone be interested in our free character development worksheet?

Character development is an essential part when writing your script

Character development is an integral part of the screenwriting process. It helps you create a three-dimensiona…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Mordecai Watson
Most recent response from Stephen Barton-King
As a younger video editor, can anyone give any advice on how to stand out and how to prove that I c…

As a younger person in the industry, I feel like I'm easily dismissed and I know that I have the talent and a portfolio that displays that but everything is always going great, th…

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

Just keep editing! Keep learning and put yourself in every position you can to get out there, eventually, someone will give you a chance! My first break came was I got an intervie…

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Live-Streaming Indie Movies

A horror feature filmed in Sidcup, Kent and Essex, England.
If you'd like your feature or short screened, do get in touch.

Live-Streaming THURSDAY 30th at 8:15pm (available for O…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Corry Raymond
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for a Doctor

Hi all

I am looking to hire an actor who also is a Doctor, has to be from medical school.

It is very niche and I have found one on Mandy, can anyone recommend any who you know?

1 response, most recent 4 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Corry, the best way to find actors is by posting into Get Cast> https://shootingpeople.org/production/people this will then be shared in the Casting Bulletin. Thanks

Original Post from Dumitru Langham
Most recent response from John Lubran
future of uk film and tv industry after Covid-19

it will be interesting to see what will happen to film and tv industry after covid-19 and is going to be any hope people like me who join up as production runner age 31. let me k…

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

Withstanding all the conspiracy theories and unlearned assertions to the contrary, a safe and effective vaccine will be available before Christmas.

Unlike the conciderable challe…

Original Post from Amanda Fleming
Most recent response from John Lubran
"Angel" needed to help me cover MA in directing fees

Art Lovers "Angels" needed, Mature Student seeking "Angel" for post grad theatre/film directing course, im hoping to raise course fees
can you help?
Amanda :)

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

I agree with Paddy, though he puts much more gracefully than I would. After 35 years in film and television, including some 26 years running short courses, especially for graduate…

Original Post from Gabor George
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Is Cinando worth it?

I read some good things about it, but it would be nice to hear from some SP members who are on Cinando and what their experience has been.

How has your experience been on the sit…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 9 months ago.

It's principally an offshoot of the Cannes Market, so unless you're involved with the Cannes Market (ie have a film for sale, or buying one) it may be of limited value.

Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Affordable office spaces to shoot

Hey everyone,

I'm on the process of finalising dates for my short film project in autumn, and wanted to ask if anyone has come across affordable, not ridiculously priced office …

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

You might try https://www.flexioffices.co.uk/ - I've dealt with them a few times and they do try to be helpful. Of course you're looking at a short term thing, but they may at le…

Original Post from Patty Papageorgiou
Most recent response from Mordecai Watson
Use of flashbacks in features?

Hey there lockdown shooters! I'm writing a drama script with the story very much dependent on two timelines - the past and the present. So I'm using a lot of flashbacks. What are …

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

For me, Flash backs can come across as cheap. I would recommend trying to be creative with it. Maybe even a flash back through someone telling a story. If you were working on a mo…

Original Post from Rob Howgate
'Rose Garden/Secret Garden' London Location Required

Hey All, I'm the Producer of the short film Benchmarks starring Emmerdale's Bhasker Patel.

The film centres on a 30 year old guy, named Mark, who enters into a conversation with…

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

@Paddy Robinson-Griffin Thanks Paddy. Much appreciated!

Original Post from Norbert Varjasi
Most recent response from Vanya Tomova
Cinematographer looking for collaborators

Hi People of ShootingPeople,

I'm Norbert Varjasi, London based DOP.

as I just finished the shooting of 2 short films, I am available and looking for new projects, meeting new Di…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Norbert,
I'm Vanya Tomova, colourist based in London. I am in the very beginning of my career and I'm looking to collaborate with DOPs to grade their footage for free so I can …

Original Post from Teodora Gaydarova
Any filmmakers in the West Midlands/Birmingham who want to collaborate?

Is anyone in Birmingham/the West Midlands interested in getting together to create a filmmaking collective? The goal will be to hone existing skills, build experience, and create …

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Deji Sawyerr
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
How would you recommend I get my short made?

link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7sUXMAuv_KnazdPQjhfaTNaN0tMNS1FLWFaeVdUZHVKaWk4/view?usp=sharing

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

Hi Gemma, be sure to check out Script Pitch https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/pitch/

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Vote for our film

Our film 'If you can walk you can dance' has been selected for the Lift OFF Film Festival there is now a public vote via vimeo there is a charge to see all the films, ours is no 8…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Jan Hendrich
Composer collective (electronic, strings, piano) looking for exciting collaborations

Hi there,

Another composer looking to collaborate- yay!

We are a small group of artists looking to collaborate on low-paid/no-paid projects; what is interesting to us is that t…

4 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Tireni Dada
Most recent response from Michael Tabb
Screenwriting Coaching Suggestions

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had any advice on screenwriting coaching programmes to get involved with? I am aware of Script Angel, has anyone used this service? If so, would…

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

If you are looking for a Los Angeles screenwriting consultant, there's:
-- Danny Manus (No Bullscript Consulting),
-- Lee Jessup,
-- Jen Grisanti,
-- Donald H. Hewitt,
-- Bar…

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