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Hi Shooters,

Our good friends at the Doc Society have put together this super helpful guidance about filming independent documentaries during the pandemic. The document covers-

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Hey guys,

I'm a rep'd writer that enjoys creating opportunities for POC actors / characters.

Anyone know of any POC actors groups in London / UK? Experience can be varying.

Jus…

Hi Jasmine, you can set specific filters when searching for cast on SP https://shootingpeople.org/search/cast/ Thanks, Molly

I am looking for a colourist to work on a short documentary of approximately 51 mins in length, our budget is extremely tight, this film is for fundraising purposes, so we are loo…

Hi Moira, thanks for posting in. The best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production> Get Crew https://shootingpeople.org/production/ this will then be listed on…

I am a writer and actor... working towards directing my first short. Funding in pending from NI Screen but the short is set in London. It is about a controversial policy of dealin…

Hi.

I love storytelling for social change and this sounds like an intriguing idea. I would love to give the script a read. I have produced 2 NI Screen/BFI Network funded short f…

Hi Shooters!

I'm really hoping you can help me out.
I'm directing my first self-funded feature called Murder Ballads about a rock band who will do anything to make it big in the …

I would suggest you think about which is your main location, find that first, then you'll know where you need your unit base, and then you'll know where to start looking for the o…

looking for good script for feature ( comedy/good drame/and storing about old boxer,,
see for example film 'HERE COMES THE BOOM ' SAME GENRE

Hi Don,
I have scripts that fit this criteria, what is the best email to send you loglines to please?

Thanks,
James

Hi All!

I've recently decided to become a self-employed media lawyer (having worked full-time as a media lawyer before :)). https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaschmidt/

To help me…

Whilst Force Majure or Acts of God, such as a Pandemic, ought to be considered in agreements. There's another Common Law defence that can apply in any Common Law jurisdiction that…

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Thanks for yr note here, interesting

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well? I am aspiring documentary film maker based in Birmingham. I have created documentaries in the past but have never found people with the same l…

The script I submitted to the BBC Writersroom Interconnected contest wasn't selected but I decided to make a short anyway.
I'm sure some of you also tried, that's why I thought to…

So putting the finishing touches to my feature film set in Cape Town, we want to use some of the folks songs that have been covered many many times by various artists over the yea…

These issues arise quite often here

In order for a copyright to be enforceable even the performance of an orchestra or other performer or mechanical property must not have entere…

How's your script coming along?

Finding myself with extra time on my hands – and with lots of friends and colleagues working on screenplays while suffering from Stuck Home Syndro…

Fantastic, please email me david@damnfine.co.uk

Hi All,

Sorry if this is posting in the wrong place, I am new to this site and not 100% sure how it all works yet.

I am looking to gain experience in VFX for short films/comme…

In fact I'm working on finishing a film at the moment, there's a tons of FX I'm doing in it but not sure if any of it is up your alley, but I will keep you posted if maybe I spot …

I want to create my first animated movie, but I don't know where to start who to look for or ask

Here is a free tutorial on how to raise funding for the film: https://youtu.be/gU4wnFVnLsI

Hope you are all having a great week. I am trying to submit for New Shoots but don't seem to be able to find a clickable link to submit my film.

Any tips?

Thanks
Jacqui

Hi Jacqui, we've experienced some issues with the submission page, it's all fixed now, you can submit following this link: https://shootingpeople.org/newshoots/add-film/
or throug…

I’ve finished development of a romantic comedy drama web-series PLANET SEX.
Season 1 includes 5 x 5-min self contained episodes about dating.

Here is the pitch document: https:/…

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I just lifted from a headline on the Televisual website. It just goes to underline that the devil is in the detail.

No such thing as a free dinner !

I'm looking at how best to record a series of audio-only interviews during lockdown and am trying to navigate the numerous variables.

The subjects are located in various global …

And this https://www.guidingtech.com/audio-recording-apps-iphone/ - in case your i/vee has access to another phone they can use for recording

I am adding music to my feature length film, called 'Elsa and The Riel Dancers' all proceeds of the film will go towards the young Riel Dancers for their education and touring cos…

Yes I could do this. Piano would work very well for this so let me know if you would like me to try? Hope you’re well. Jill

I wrote a screenplay, and my first movie script. I hope to get your help. If you can help me check it, I will be very honored.

This film script is based on real historical events…

Hi Pengchao, you can add the script synopsis over on Script Pitch https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/ and the best way to find collaborators is by adding the role onto our pro…

Hey Shooters,

I'm here to build a small talented crew to get my short film script made, and do the rounds at the festival circuit.

It's a bleak drama with dark humour exploring…

Hello Hello,

I am a freelance video editor. I am interested in meeting people and collaborating with them. I took interest in Scriptwriting few years back as well, so if you need…

Hit me up and we'll decide whether we work together or not.

Thank you

Hello everyone,
my name is Stefano Nurra, I work remotely (from London) with Hove-based Parsley Productions.

Parsley Productions has been active for more than twenty years and h…

Hi all,

I am writing a blog post/Instagram feature featuring womxn and non-binary people and their work in the industry. I would love to connect with anyone who is interested.
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Hi. I'm a dyke/queer woman. Producer of Rebel Dykes (in post) and a number of shorts including one that wona BAFTA. I'm in my 50s and only became a film maker once I hit 50! e…

Apart from producing clips for picture libraries, I shot around deserted Whitstable where I'm locked down and produced "Ghost Town" https://youtu.be/78_Os6iafnw
Enjoy

I started a video diary to be made into a short which is now morphing into a Corona I don’t know what, I have so much footage....here’s my first entry.
https://youtu.be/yV1xet-Zsm…