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Original Post from Chris Demer
Most recent response from Teodora Gaydarova
Looking for UK or London based directors and cinematographers to collaborate with

Hi everyone,
I’m pretty new to the community so I hope I’m posting this in the right section.

I’ve worked in the PR industry for the past 5 years, shooting, editing and producing…

14 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

Hi Chris, are you looking for paid work or anything at all? It seems like you have quite a bit of experience already. I am a writer who wants to form a film collaborative in the B…

Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Does anyone remember/ know this short film?

I'm trying to remember a short film that I once saw. I wonder if anyone can tell me what it was. Basically, of what I remember, it goes like this...

A fisherman (?) is going abou…

7 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

Great work by the way Dominic!

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from Patty Papageorgiou
Every transition a screenwriter will ever need

Here we discuss all things transitions for screenwriting. We cover what a transition is, why we use transitions and what each type of transition is and when to use these correctly…

5 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

As the others have said above - from a writer's perspective, there is absolutely no need to add any transitions to a script, unless absolutely necessary for the plot / tone / flow…

Original Post from aaron trinder
DIY Cinema cult! - New podcast for DIY Film-makers

Hi All

A friend and I have started a podcast for DIY Filmmakers, where we'll discuss all things DIY film-making, movies in general, plus we're documenting getting our first feat…

5 years ago
Original Post from Antonio Petris
Want to make your movie sounds great? Mindsound Audio Post Production Company

Mindsound is an independent boutique audio post production facility serving both local and international clients and delivering the highest quality standards.

If you need to comp…

5 years ago
Original Post from Marlom Tander
Write to the Chancellor...

I wrote to the Chancellor suggesting that as a temp measure, (to April 2023), they allow the TV tax relief to apply to production of ANY budget level if commissioned by a seri…

5 years ago
Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from John Lubran
Producing partner sought for a very tasty feature project

I'm looking for a suitably experienced producing partner to come on board now that a feature script of mine is ready to be presented to funding bodies, such as the BFI.

Already o…

4 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

You're too modest Alwyne. I've seen your work. Expertise is a relative notion.

Original Post from Matthew LAMING
Composer availible

Hey guys!

I'm new to Shooting People so firstly I'd like to say hello to everyone.

5 years ago
Original Post from T.H.C. Gasson
Editor available

Hello SP community,

I'm a graphic designer, who has been put on furlough leave during corona virus. I'm putting my spare time to good use and up skilling in my editing game, by …

5 years ago
Original Post from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Sound design resources

Hey all, I'm working on very small projects and keep getting stuck on underwhelming sound for my edits. Would anyone be able to recommend resources to brush up on sound design fro…

5 years ago
Original Post from Yvoni Lada
Most recent response from Jill Owen
Any SP composers willing to let me use existing music tracks for my Kickstarter campaign teaser vid…

I’m in the early stages of production for my drama short. We are bulding our kickstarter campaign at the moment and I’m looking for music. I’m looking for instrumental music, pian…

5 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

I have some examples of my piano music on pianocourse.co.uk in the composer page and would also happily write some free music bespoke for you so let me know, good luck, Jill

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Coronavirus and Film/TV support

Dear all,

There's a lot of news on how to deal with coronavirus circulating. We want to alert you to some specific help for people in film/tv and cinema, particularly freelancers…

21 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

Hi everyone, make sure you take care of your mental health in this uncertain time. Producer and psychotherapist Rebecca Day collated some advice that might help you: https://bit.l…

Original Post from Allister Freeman
Unit stills photographer

Hi all,

I'm a seasoned freelance photographer looking to get into unit stills photography, happy to travel to most places in the UK.

I’ve only recently come across SP and wante…

5 years ago
Original Post from Nic Auerbach
SURVIVING THE RABBIT HOLE: CONTRIBUTORS WANTED

SURVIVING THE RABBIT HOLE The Indie Guide to Indie Filmmaking.
If you are a filmmaker with experience of shooting an indie feature or short and would like to share your wisdom o…

5 years ago
Original Post from Nic Auerbach
SURVIVING THE RABBIT HOLE: The Indie Guide to Indie Filmmaking

On Camera Creators Wanted. Do you have experience of shooting an indie feature or short? If you would you like to share your experience and expertise on camera please contact me, …

5 years ago
Original Post from Moira Rowan
Collaboration on Animation Film

I am working on a screenplay and realised that some of the ideas I have would make a great animation film , I am an award winning writer, film producer,director - I know nothing a…

5 years ago
Original Post from SHINY .
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
I'm looking for 'bad' footage

I'm looking for footage that some might consider 'terrible'. Footage that perhaps is not 'broadcast quality', but covers several scenes/events.

Perhaps recently or in a past life…

1 response, most recent 5 years ago.

Are you humblebragging that you haven't shot any bad footage yourself? :-) (I know, I ought to get more, but right now....)

Original Post from Industrial Scripts
Tricks for Productivity

A lot of people are finding they are out of their working routine at the moment. It can be hard to motivate yourself at home, with distractions all around.

What are the best ways…

5 years ago
Original Post from Alexander Daniell
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
London based director looking for a DP to start partnership

I'm a London based director looking for a DP to start an ongoing partnership with for music videos, short films and commercial.

If interested please message me at alexdaniell.pr…

3 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

Hi Alex

I'd be interested.

Website: www.mark-wiggins-dop.com
DOP Reel: https://vimeo.com/219270527
Operating Reel: https://vimeo.com/218920028
Steadicam Reel: https://vimeo.com/…

Original Post from Amanda Fleming
Most recent response from Claudette FLINT
Cannes

Hello anyone going to Cannes this year, I have a 25 mins short which we are also condensing for the 15 min slot of the short film comp, any advice and meet ups that I need to know…

7 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

No you won't, unless you disguise yourself in homeless.

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Krystian Winszewski
Croydon-based writer seeking South East London-based actors & crew to discuss projects for 2020

Hi, I'm a Croydon-based screenwriter looking to network with as many South East London-based actors and crew with a view to working on projects in 2020.

I want to reach out to as…

1 response, most recent 5 years ago.

Hello
I would be interested.
My showreel https://vimeo.com/385667558/fae37d91e3
My websitevhttps://www.krystianwinszewski.com
Best
Krystian

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Most recent response from Simon X. Frederick
Want to share a Grammarly Account?

Hi all, I'm considering to purchase a Premium Grammarly account to improve the readability of my script coverage, but I feel it is a bit too expensive for my budget (£10/month). I…

1 response, most recent 5 years ago.

I use this site if you want something for free http://hemingwayapp.com/

It's not the same thing but I love it for noticing where I overly use adjectives, make hard sentences and…

Original Post from Colin Hives
Suspects - Interactive Murder / Mystery / Comedy

Only ONE person knows who killed James Trent and he's just written “Only ONE person knows who killed James Trent” and I ain't going to help these, so called, detectives.

So you a…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lee Robinson
Remote Colourist Available

Hi All,

I hope everyone is staying safe during these strange and unprecedented times. This global emergency has certainly thrown a spanner in the works for everyone in our indus…

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

Hiya Moira - I've emailed you :)

Speak Soon!

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
VFX and GREEN SCREEN STUDIOS IN LONDON

Since few months now we have great partner , with our company JOYTO FILMS UK LTD, and own VFX and GREEN SCREEN STUDIOS, in London..
please see our website www.joytofilms.com an…

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

thanks PHIL, , keep in touch
donclovis@joytofilms.com

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