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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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 5 years 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 …

5 years 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 5 years 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…

5 years, 1 month 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…

5 years, 1 month 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 5 years, 1 month 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…

Original Post from Simone Bonacelli
Most recent response from Philip Carr
Any Producers interested in reading a script for a Coronavirus-inspired feature that can shot with …

I am a former graduate in Film-making at Westminster University, London. I've just written a Coronavirus-inspired comedy script for a feature that can be made with very little mon…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Simone,
I can identify with this.. I have a second home in Whitstable and friends in Ramsgate And in my second youth!
Have a look at my profile for the various projects I’ve pr…

Original Post from Yana Ivantcheva
Most recent response from Dominic Ryan
Someone experienced logging films into IMDB?

I've started awhile ago putting all the information needed to add my short film, but because the submit button never appeared regardless of it all indicating to be correct (all ma…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

I've also listed various projects without any issue over the years. Happy to help.

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Its time to get back into production.

Its time to get back into production. We have a short window in Aug through Sep when we can shoot once again safely. We're approx halfway through our feature "Host" so all cast &a…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

What insurance cover are you getting, Ray? Are you getting cover for delays (and liabilities?) from covid-19? I've been holding off, but if you are getting cover, I'd be interes…

Original Post from elhanan cohen
movies/clips about Cyrus the Great

Hi guys!
My company makes movies for the educational system in Israel. We search for videos/ clips about Cyrus the Great. I would love to hear any idea, plot, or documentary.
Als…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Dom Lee
Most recent response from John Lubran
Please help support my short film...

Hello Shooters,

A film I edited ’Spiral’ is part of this online competition and it’s an audience choice vote to begin with. To go into the next round we need to come Top 5!

Voti…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Erin, great you're on Shooting People !

Original Post from Zoe Ellender
Most recent response from Leon Chambers
Rehearsal Space?

Does anyone know of a cheap (under £12 per hour) rehearsal space for hire in London?
I'm looking for somewhere big enough to carry out a socially distanced rehearsal for a short …

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Try the Tower Theatre in Stoke Newington. They are currently shut but opening for hires very soon. Worth contacting to check. https://www.towertheatre.org.uk/spaces/

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
The one thing...

What is the one thing thing that is holding you back from making your first feature film?

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

How much?

Original Post from Troy Aidoo
Most recent response from Harry Sharp
What do you need for a brief for a narrative film to be created from scratch?

So I’m at a charity and want to make an array of content (charity is focuses on youth and problem gambling). I need to write a proposal for films to be made but for that I need a …

6 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Troy,

I recently shot a little piece about gambling which is at the moment not brand specific but can be easily moulded to what you need and to say the right thing. If you wo…

Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Henrietta Thomas
Does anyone know of any prop makers? In need of a severed head

Doesn't have to be that realistic as the shot is from a distance.

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Sam,

It looks like people have passed on some great ideas. I just thought I’d get in touch and pass on my details for future projects. I’m a freelance prop maker, my work can …

Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Mental Health Documentary Researcher required urgently!

Hello community, I'm urgently in need of a researcher who has experience and knowledge of working on Mental Health documentaries. This is an unpaid role at this time but it is C…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Vasily-f .
Could you please give me feedback on my film reel?

Hi all!

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

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

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Thank you Karelia! I appreciate a lot the time you took to write.
Take care

Original Post from David Freedman
Vietnamese speaking UK Script Supervisor?

Shooting a short in early August in Beaconsfield & Luton with a mostly Vietnamese language script.

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Ladies! Anh, I've sent you a message.

Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Production During Covid

If you're considering returning to film production then here is some helpful guidance.

The British Film Commision have put together guidance for working safely during Covid-19 i…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Dom Lee
Would you be able to watch and support my short in this competition please?

Hello Shooters,

A film I edited ’Spiral’ is part of this online competition and it’s an audience choice vote to begin with. To go into the next round we need to come Top 5!

Voti…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Praviin Karuna
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking at collaboration with the scriptwriter for short film.

Hello Lovely People,
Are there any content creators who are seeking a Greater London based director to help bring their projects to life?
I am a former graduate of the Film Schoo…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Pravin, do check out the 1000+ scripts over on Script Pitch, you can also browse by genre https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/

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