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

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


Thanks :)

5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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…

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 5 years ago.

Thanks for this Ian.
Chrs
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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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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…

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