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Original Post from Valentino Nioi
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Sell broadcasting cassette recorder

Hello everybody,
my company is trying to sell a set of three different cassette recorders. Can anyone suggest me the best places to sell them? Thanks, Valentino

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

PS kitplus charges to place a listing, but does not charge commission. bblist is free to list in, but, like ebay, charges commission - 10% of sale price for bblist, and a simil…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
How effective is the Shooting People script pitch?

Has anyone ever had success pitching a feature script on Shooting People? I mean a pitch that somehow resulted in a funded production?

I've just submitted a pitch for a feature v…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Mikel Iriarte
Looking for actors, DoP and gaffer in the Bournemouth area

Aiming to network and meet like minded individuals to create original content primarily of the darker side of cinema

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

Head to B-Reel next week dude. You'll find lots of filmmakers and actors there.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1235086000032754/

Original Post from Michael Spry
Recommendations for a light meter

I'm looking to buy a light meter, there are a few options, all are expensive. Is second hand worth it or more trouble then its worth?

I've looked into the Lumu meter you attach t…

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

Thanks for the help, I think brand new they are just too expensive and second hand I run the risk of them not working accurately.

Original Post from Lee Burnett
DOP looking for new narrative directors to work with: LONDON

Hi SP.

I'm an experienced DOP based in London, UK.

Most of my experience has been in documentary, fashion, music video, and commercial. Although I have worked on a couple of nar…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Chris McDonnell
“McDick” on Amazon in U.K. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SPK5B6D

This is an indie comedy made in the U.S. and co-stars Danny Trejo and Mo Collins. Please check out and rate and review if you like! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SPK5B6D

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Arvin Pour
Film Projector/Projection Room

I wonder if anyone on SP knows an analog projection room or a room with an analog projector we can film in (35mm or 16mm). Ideally a projection room but the projector (and perhaps…

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

Thank you everyone for your kind input. Very grateful.

Original Post from Rob Griffin
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Unsubscribe Email

Hi

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I unsubscribe from the email newsletters from SP?

Thanks in advance

Rob

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

NP :) It's a hangover from SP being a mailing list subscription long before people had www access!

Original Post from Andrew Bruce-Lockhart
DP looking to expand experience south east

I’m a film maker based in Kent looking to expand portfolio of work as a DoP for others,

I do all sorts Of other things too (Produce, direct, sound, editing, grading, still phot…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Mykea Perry
Most recent response from Richard Anthony Dunford
Funding, I have some questions

Hi, I am going to start looking for funding for a feature I'm Writing. I was seeing if any of you have gotten funding before and you are up for a chat.
Reply down below if you are…

7 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

Pre-sales on distribution is another one although that is more for multi-million productions as you'd need some major names attached.

If you're after development funding then you…

Original Post from Anne-Sophie  Heist
Fashion movies or music video projects that need a still photographer?

I have lived in Shanghai, China for the past 14 years working on a wide range of photo assignments but am currently looking to gain more experience and contacts in London. Looking…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from johnnie oddball
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Shooting films with mobile phones ?

Ive been looking into filming some shorts and stuff with a mobile phone as my film camera inc gimble etc ? There are a few apps to turn our mobiles into film camera as always was…

10 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

I think the best thing about mobile phone cameras is that they're on you when you want them. You'll never get identical performance with a sensor a few mm across as a big one, bu…

Original Post from cath le couteur
NEW: Watch / Comment on New Shoots films submitted

Dear all

We have built a new submissions and display system for New Shoots.
We are now profiling every filmmaker who submits to the New Shoots competition along with their film:

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Jane Petrie
London/SE Stills Photographer looking to connect with Directors/Producers/DoPs for future projects …

I am currently looking for anyone shooting a short film or feature, or running a theatre or dance production who would like some stills taken which I could then use for my portfol…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Alexander Daniell
London based director looking for short film / music video scripts to work on

I'm a London based director looking for short film / music video scripts to work on to add some strong narrative to my reel.

If interested in meeting up please message me at ale…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Isaura Afonso
I’m a operator looking for more shooting experience based in Bristol

I’m looking to operate more have done a few bits but would really like to start getting stuck into it. I’m here till end of November will be back in January. Back ground as a sec…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Al Carretta
Most recent response from John Lubran
Princess in the Castle - Amazon Prime

Hello Shooters,

My 14th indie feature 'Princess in the Castle', which premiered in the Nightpiece Film Festival in the Edinburgh Fringe in August has just been released on Amazo…

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Congratulations Al. One thing leads to another and barricaded doors open.

Original Post from Chris Dann
Most recent response from Alistair Gillan
LOOKING FOR A FILM MAKER. interested in my short script about a fatal RTC

This script is 30 minutes long and is set in the Resus department of an accident and emergency hospital. It follows the two partners, an elderly man and young pregnant female of t…

7 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Chris, I'm in Chelmsford, I'm a self shooting Producer/Editor. I'd be interested in helping you with this with all my kit. Probably free :-) I worked with Suffolk Police to fil…

Original Post from Amos Barshad
Finished an iPhone short -- what next?

Along with some friends in London, I recently finished a short shot on an iPhone. I really enjoyed the process and felt like I learned a lot, especially during editing.

Now I'm …

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Looking for collaborators for a indie feature shooting piecemeal in Kent from Nov 19

Hi everyone,

I'm a Director looking for Co-Producers, Camera crew familiar with Panasonic GH5, Prop, Practical & Digital FX's Artists, Composers, Production Crew and Actors b…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Alistair, many thanks for your interest but I am looking to find someone keen to work with the Panasonic GH5S along with a Ronin-SC Pro Combo with cine lenses, food and expense…

Original Post from davina brown
Small Viewing Theatre

Can anyone suggest a small inexpensive viewing theatre in London (less than 50 seats) where I can preview my feature film without making a DCP?

6 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

@ Tony Franks Very much appreciated.

Original Post from Lloyd Morgan
Most recent response from Tim Benjamin
How composers get work?

Hi All
I only joined this website yesterday, I'm an experienced composer that normally writes music directly for Publishers/Music Libraries I would love to write music to picture…

10 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Cold calling / emails are not a way to get work, as has already been said. You need to physically meet people, make friends, share a common passion, then make films together. And …

Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for editing or acting work

I am an actress/writer/film maker and editor looking to do some immediate editing work às I need the extra imcome coming in.I use my macbook ysing imoviemaker 10 .I did do a 2 yea…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Sonia, make sure to check out the jobs listed on Production https://shootingpeople.org/production/work
And sign up to the relevant bulletins to receive jobs directly in your i…

Original Post from Robert Head
looking for writers and small playes to collaborate.

Hi I am going to put this forward and see if I could collaborate with someone.I have been writing some small play's and monologues that are quite powerful not sure what attention …

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from G A E Hazelton-Swales
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for a Line Producer to pull an arthouse short over the finish line.

We are looking for a line producer to join our team who can help us with organisation from now on (casting process, locations, budgeting etc.). We want someone who is hardworking,…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

The best way to find collaborators on SP, is by posting the role into Production > Get People (https://shootingpeople.org/production/people) The role will then be searchable on…

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