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Original Post from Steven Wyatt
DOP seeking collaborators

Hello Everyone,

My name is Steven Wyatt and i'm a Cinematographer looking for Producers and Directors to work/collaborate with on short or feature film projects.

I am based in t…

9 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Thank you! - i've messaged you.

Original Post from David Giles
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Cast and Crew Screening Venue

Hi All!

Does anyone have any recommendations for approx 200 seat short film screening venues in London? We would love to put on a high quality screening for our Kickstarter backe…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Only 100 seats, but the Courthouse Hotel in Soho (opposite Liberty) is a nice screening space with a proper projectionist.

Original Post from Robert Head
Hi everyone just wondering if there are any production or student film that need background extra o…

Hi just wondering if there are any background extra or production opportunities.That could use my help.

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from George Brian Glennon
Most recent response from Thom Jackson-Wood
Short Film Length for festivals. Opinions?

Hi All,

The line I've heard from Sundance is that if a short is ten minutes or less it doubles the chance of being programmed, and that anything over 10 minutes (10 to 15 minut…

15 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

I'm curious, does this rule also apply to short documentaries? I've got a short documentary that is currently 25 minutes long but I'm looking to cut it down as much as possible. 1…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Any writers in South London who want to collaborate on Urban Comedy, Thriller & Drama scripts?

Any writers in South London who want to collaborate on Urban Comedy, Thriller & Drama scripts?

Films like Kidulthood, Adulthood, Friday, Baby Boy, Do The Right Thing, Boyz I…

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hello Mark, good to hear from you. I'll send you some samples of my work.

Original Post from stephen southouse
Japanese looking location wanted

Location wanted in the London or South East area which had a Japanese feel to it for a Japanese style short ghost story film shot over a day or two. Possible involvement in the pr…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

This looks good. Thanks.

Original Post from Bashar Elhabbash
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Where to find someone who's expert in getting fund for one location film. Paid job.

I finished writing a one-location film called Kitchen. The film talks about a refugee suffering from PTSD/Psychosis struggles to obtain asylum in the UK. Early on a Friday night a…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hey Bashar, no worries and best of luck! I don't personally know of anyone specialising in securing funding I'm afraid

Original Post from Robert Head
Most recent response from Angela Peters
Student film background extra voice over.

Hi people I have a keen interest in background extra-modeling and also drama.Im signed up to a couple of casting agencies and looking for more opportunities.Dose anyone know a for…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Mandy.com too have lots of film stuff that falls into the low/no paid category. And for the no paid work, it's free membership.

Original Post from Robert Head
Most recent response from Ashitey Akomfrah
Hi im looking for background or extra work or anything related.

Hi everyone just wondering if there is any background work or extra that I could help with or projects ie student films advertising.Could be paid or unpaid just looking for someon…

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Robert, I've got a few shorts coming up which will need background extras. Please get in touch on ashitey@smokingdogsfilms.com and I'd be happy to get you involved. Best wishes…

Original Post from simon Matthews
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
What are the best places for feedback on scripts?

Hi Shooters

I'm written a TV comedy pilot and would like to know if there is or has anyone used a great service that provides feedback on your work?

Have a commissioner interes…

8 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Before shelling out money ... try writer's groups in your area... These are a mine of feedback and observations and a chance to meet other writers... meetup.com lets you search by…

Original Post from Bashar Elhabbash
I'm looking for someone to write film proposal for fund and apply to organizations in the UK and ov…

I finished writing a one-location film called Kitchen. The film talks about a refugee suffering from PTSD/Psychosis struggles to obtain asylum in the UK. Early on a Friday night a…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi,
Thanks for the replies!

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Join the Croydon Screenwriters & Novelists Meetup! Our first Meet is on Wed Aug 7th!

Join the Croydon Screenwriters & Novelists Meetup! Our first Meet is on Wed Aug 7th at 6:30pm!

Hi, everyone! I've set up a writing group in Croydon for screenwriters and fict…

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Mhran Amer
Most recent response from Mark Scrimshaw
Looking for writers to collaborate with.

Hi,

I'm looking for a script writer to collaborate with on a project that might be a long term work;

I have couple of ideas I would like some fresh eyes to look at and work with…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Mhran,

Can you please message me - I'd like to discuss this further if possible.

Best,

Mark.

Original Post from Steven Deighan
Horror material

If anyone wishes to read over some short horror fiction - with a view to filming any of it - I'd be happy to email or post my work to you free of charge. Perhaps you'll come acro…

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Robert Head
Part time jobs you have on the side.

Hi fort I would start a discussion about having a part-time job on the side and balancing your career in media.

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Does anyone have short film licencing / distribution agreement template?

I'm looking for a template for a licencing / distribution agreement to distribute a short film online (on platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo). Does anyone have a template?

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from simon Matthews
Making a short film about 1 day in a traphouse for £1,000. How do I assemble local cast and crew fo…

Should I buy a low budget filmmaking kit or find someone with a camera kit? And a person with a sound kit? How do I go about advertising for cast and crew? And finding a location …

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Matthew

My advice would be to find a location that resembles your ideal location, with a budget of 1k you won't have enough money for full scale art department or set design.…

Original Post from Marc Paydon
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Camera Finance - any recommendations?

Hi

I am looking to buy an FS7 and full kit.

Do you have any recommendations for finance companies?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Marc Paydon

1 response, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Personal Loan - your bank will lend you what they feel comfortable with, and rates are usually very good. Early repayment is normally fine.

Original Post from Annie Rachel Hillman
Most recent response from Edward Learman
Surrey/Hampshire or London Locations Needed

We are making a low-to-no-budget Zombie Apocalypse feature and are now getting rather desperate to find locations. Unfortunately, because we are a low to no-budget our searches f…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

Hi, I know of a largish closed down SPA convenience shop shop around the corner from me in Chandlers Ford, and a much larger closed down Blockbuster video rental in Southampton - …

Original Post from Erifili Missiou
Most recent response from Andrew Ionides
Anyone knows of a cheap rehearsal space to recommend??

Within London for 2 days!

9 responses, most recent 6 years, 3 months ago.

I'm not sure how big rehearsal space you need or for how many people but for myself and two actors, I used to use The Albion pub along Hammersmith Road a while back. They had an u…

Original Post from Simon Brooke
Most recent response from James McCann
Any script editors/writers up for swapping feature scripts?

I've completed a first draft of a feature script, and I'd like to get some feedback before sending it to various interested parties. Are there any experienced writers/script edito…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

I'd be up for that, what email do I send it to?

Original Post from Fred W
Looking to edit more short films/ads/music videos

What's the best approach? I have edited some shorts/ads, as well as directed some stuff, and am interested in collaborations as an editor if the material is good. I have an MA in …

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

Hi Dorothy, I will. Though at this stage it is more about building up showreel. I know there are some collaborations posted.

Original Post from Harriet Dunning
Most recent response from David Joel
Location for a short film - Therapists office/lounge

Hi All,

I'm looking for a location which could double up as a therapists office/lounge for a short film, that will be going into production from the end of August.

I would be …

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

Hi Harriet
We are always up for collaboration,> I ' not sure what we have is of interest. we are a green screen studio in Hampshire (www.Apex-Studios.co.uk) which offer as a d…

Original Post from Ira Putilova
Most recent response from David Joel
Looking for documentary filmmakers for collaboration

Hi.

My name Is Ira, I make documentary films and music videos. I also work in post-production (doing editing and colour grading). I also write, sometimes.

Long story short, I’m …

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

Hi Ira,We are always for collaboration, however, I not sure if what we have is a help or not , We are Apex studios in Hampshire and offer Green screen studio space on dry use basi…

Original Post from Amer Jamhour
anyone aware of an unused garage or warehouse or a generic site that could exist in, say, Middle Ea…

It's for a half day shoot, preferably in London. Lo/no budget!

6 years, 4 months ago