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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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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…

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Anyone know where I can hire a pirate ship and an eastern looking palace interior?

For my next short film/promo/teaser/pilot I need to locate a pirate ship on the water that can be used for filming. I know about the Matthew at Bristol, any others?

Also does any…

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

Thank you everyone, very helpful answers.

Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Andrew Griffin
Advice on what is needed in terms of crew to shoot a low budget short film (15mins in length)

Hey everyone,

It would be really great to get advice from experienced professionals on what is vital when it becomes to shooting and finalising a low budget short film.

So the f…

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

From personal experience I can categorically say that getting a producer is a must. If you’re the writer, director, actor, producer and editor the project might get done but weari…

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Micro-budget financing needed for graphic novel film adaption.

Hello from Richard, i am looking for someone who can help find micro-budget financing for my planned film. The film is to be called Canterburied Tales, a supernatural take on Chau…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

"Up to 3 times their investment".

I have a financial background, (as would, most likely, any serious investor) and that is what I would view as a dangerous phrase.

a) UP TO impl…

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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago
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