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Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Terms of a Distribution Contract

Hello! Once again, I'm here to ask the help of the SP community.

In the last three years I embarked in a journey that led me to produce and co-direct a mid-length documentary, wh…

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

If it doesn't limit your options at all, no harm in giving it a go, I guess! If the actual promotion part is on them, so they earn by making you money, job's a good'un.

Original Post from Luke Albert
Most recent response from Ed Griffiths
Film script or TV Series script?

Hello All.

I have a question I am really intrigued to hear your thoughts about. I am currently in the process of formulating a script and I am at a crunch point. The script can …

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

Hey Luke,

Cheers for responding! In my (sadly limited) experience, a good narrative idea has inherent dramatic ‘space’; that is, it will stand a lot of rewriting and variations. …

Original Post from James Esposito
Most recent response from Al Carretta
Amazon Video Direct

Anyone on here using Amazon Video Direct? Here's a link to my films released on Amazon. www.amazon.com/v/underground
Would love to share experience with this platform with other s…

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

@Michael Lebor Hi Michael, before the thread gets lost in a different dimension (I had trouble finding it) I was wondering if you have a massive problem with trolls on Amazon too?…

Original Post from Industrial Scripts
Best Character Arcs of 2019?

We recently published an article on how to construct great character arcs...

https://industrialscripts.com/character-arc/

What are some great examples from 2019 film and TV seri…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Most recent response from Adam Frith
What's your top film of 2019?

Hi Shooters,

It's been another fantastic year for film and we would love to know your top film of 2019? And whether you have a film or tv guilty pleasure?

My top film: Monos (…

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

My quick list of top films of 2019 based on the first themes that come to mind:

Docs:
For Sama - a must see.
The Street.
Little Big Farm.
Citizen K.

My British made top 3:
M…

Original Post from Claudiu Pavel
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
RAM and GPU vs CPU: Which is more important in 2D animation?

I am using Moho 12 to animate 2D rigs.

It works pretty well, but every other rig slows down or crashes the program.

The computer does not seem to be overwhelmed.

Memory ussa…

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

This'll depend entirely on how the software is optimised, and as such I'd probably ask on the developer's forum/go through their support. Generally I can't see any reason you're …

Original Post from Ray Brady
Free download 2020 Oscar Contending Screenplays

2020 Oscar Contending Screenplays
Educational resource. Download all this year's Oscar Nominated Screenplays plus most of previous years.
https://indiefilmhustle.com/free-screenpl…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Mick Dow
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
Has anyone used Festival Formula for submitting their short films? Are there any other companies or…

Hi
We are looking for advice on film festival submissions. Has anybody worked with Festival Formula? We would be interested to know if there were any other companies or individua…

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

Film Festival Doctor are good , Rebekah meets you, looks at the film, discusses where to aim for (no guarantees) this manages your expectations and therefore wasted money on festi…

Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Chronic Illness in Shorts

The phone call rang and two people with Parkinson's Disease were on the phone, telling me about their stories, they had something in common, they had been through a great deal of …

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Lawrence Perry
Idea for a film script..................

Well we can appear to see what is happening on the world stage....... 35 years ago in Jerusalem, Israel, I heard a prophetic Word that the UK would leave the Revived Roman Empire …

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Steven Beetham
hi shooters , looking for old style heart monitor for hospice set? , and looking for local to Lanc…

hi shooters

Crew for Any! position Wanted for shoot from the 31st jan 2020 dates In A Row for 2 weeks bring a friend ,

fro further details look to - Riverwyrefilms

che…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Ed Hartwell
Screening a new Christmas film before Christmas?

I have recently completed an adult comedy christmas animation (watch at https://youtu.be/WLwOCw6QXUs )
and I'm wandering if anyone is looking for a 9 min short to screen anywhere …

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Maya
YOUTUBE CHANNEL - HOW TO CREATE CONTENT AS AN ACTOR ?

Hello Shooting People Family.

I hope Christmas preparations are going well

I recently created a YouTube Channel!

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC65-e2_CRNPkraC-Mvw-Thw

I am n…

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

Hello Alexandra,


Really appreciate your engagement with my question.


Great work with "Little Green Street" it´s a lovely homage to Charlie Chaplin.


Was this the content t…

Original Post from Johnny Maya
YOUTUBE CHANNEL - HOW TO CREATE CONTENT AS AN ACTOR

Hello lovely Shooting People family.

I hope Christmas preparations are going well

I recently created a YouTube Channel!

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC65-e2_CRNPkraC-Mvw-Thw

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

Hello James,
Thanks for engaging with my post.
I will definetly check your content and I will pass it on to whoever I think will enjoy it.
Have a magical Christmas,
Keep in to…

Original Post from Simon X. Frederick
Most recent response from Vinca .
What is the UK version of A24? If there isn't one, why not?!

I'm interested if anyone thinks we have a company that is seemingly focussed on allowing filmmakers to create the art they have in their minds. But also working with filmmakers wh…

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

There are UK producers and production companies that produce cool creative film and TV. It's definitely not only the US that funds interesting projects. Marriage Story and Once Up…

Original Post from Fred W
Most recent response from Simon Brooke
Anyone know of a great script reading service?

Hello,

I am writing a modern day sci-fi/fantasy TV series pilot aimed for the big streaming services. It’s quite dark with some humour and action, so I suppose it is an in betwee…

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

Hi Fred

I'm a script editor/script reader. I've read for all 4 strands of BAFTA Rocliffe (TV, Comedy, Drama, Childrens), Film London and many more. I've also script edited many p…

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Finding a Micro Budget Short Film Group in South East London

Hello from Richard, i am based in hither green, south east London. I am looking to find or join a micro-budget, low-budget short film group in south east London. The reason why is…

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

Hi Richard. If you're looking to fill particular crew or cast roles, you can post them into Production (https://shootingpeople.org/production) Best of luck!

Original Post from davina brown
Most recent response from Vasco de Sousa
HOW TO MARKET YOUR FILM ONLINE

Does anyone have experience promoting their film online by working with social media networkers and viral marketing campaigners to drive traffic to streaming websites?

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

Davina, my point is that if you say that about writers attracting producers and directors, why can't the same apply to filmmakers attracting audiences?

The answer you gave else…

Original Post from Marc Adamson
Looking to establish a relationship with Producer. BFI short film fund application.

Hello!

I'm a Director/writer/VFX artist looking to establish a relationship with a producer, in view of applying to the BFI Short Film fund and generally collaborating with on fu…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Steven Barwick
Wordpress For Film Website question

Hi Everyone,

We're launching the PR for my film in a month or so and I want to create a WordPress based website. There are many 3rd party Themes for film that are really out…

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

Since your original post George, I've been looking at some of the better online site building services out there. Personally I'm interested in those that I can host for customers …

Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Robbie McKane
CALLING YOUNG FILMMAKERS Age: 16-28.

I'm looking for young filmmakers from London and around the UK to take part in an exciting new national event. You may be at School, College, University, a graduate or an emergin…

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

Hi Maddie

I'm a 28 year old filmmaker with a background in documentaries, commercials and tv. I'm a self-shooter and editor with my own equipment. I mostly cover arts related co…

Original Post from Michael Lebor
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Anyone attending London Film Week?

Hey all,

I have a film at London Film Week and wanted to know if anyone else is going. I'll be at the opening night 2nd Dec and then at my screening on 3rd Dec.

If you'd like to…

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

Thank  Michael for the invite and kind words. When you eventually get your film on to Netflix or Amazon or Vimeo (or all three), let me know and I repost my review for you there t…

Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from MARCIO DELGADO
Any producers looking to collobarate on a short film?

Hey everyone

I realise a producer is tough to find, I should know Iv'e been looking for a long time. As I produce my own work I now want to focus more on writing and directing. H…

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

Hello David,
I would love to have a look at your scripts for short films.
I am a producer, mainly working with corporate and branded content at moment.
Here you will see a few wor…

Original Post from Industrial Scripts
What are the most overused tropes?

We just published an article on 35 movie tropes.
https://industrialscripts.com/movie-tropes/

It'd be interesting to know what everyone would add to that list? What are relativel…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alex Akakpo
Most recent response from Ed Griffiths
Looking To Start A Writing Room

Hi everyone: how's it going,

I'm an audio producer, with a professional studio based in London.
in the past I've collaborated with recording artist's off 'The Voice (UK), &…

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

Hey Alex, am certainly keen, thanks for replying! I’m not so savvy with WHATSAPP and couldn’t find you but keen to talk to all interested. I ‘m a screenwriting graduate and (tryin…

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