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Original Post from Zbigniew Siwek
Partial funding for short film

Hi all, this summer at the Cine Circle Filmmaking Festival we will be holding a screenplay pitching competition. The winner will win the following:
£1000 worth of VMI film equipme…

6 years ago
Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Looking for music school location for shooting...

Hi, I am looking for a school (hopefully with music department, although I guess instruments could be brought in), to potentially shoot a short film in... need classroom, auditori…

2 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

typo correction: easier that with a state school = ... than with a state school

Original Post from Charlie Rose
Most recent response from Amberli Hartwell
I have a song that would be ideal for a film/documentary about the care of/attitudes towards our ol…

Hi. I'm a singer songwriter. I have a song called 'A Million Memories' which could be ideal for a film/documentary about older people, our attitudes towards them and our care of t…

2 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

HI Charlie - I have emailed you - Thanks Amberli

Original Post from Denyce Blackman
Anyone willing to submit their film to a Caribbean Film Event?

I am looking for Caribbean films (based on filmmaker nationality or theme) for a Caribbean film event I am planning in Birmingham later this year. Please get in touch if you have …

6 years ago
Original Post from Anthony Hett
Most recent response from Claire Creswell
Do you have a film that you would like screened at a friendly monthly short film evening in East Lo…

Hi everyone,

I co-run the Forest Film Club. We host a monthly event called Short Film Thursdays which takes place at The Birds in Leytonstone on the last Thursday of every month.…

16 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

I have a comic puppet animation film just made "Escape from England" 6 mins. Theme: What if we were the refugees? You can view on https://vimeo.com/336310104. Ii would love to sho…

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Ben Richardson
Sign Language

Any shooters out there proficient in sign language?

Developing a (drama) web series and have one scene that involves the lead character conversing with another character in sign …

1 response, most recent 6 years ago.

I know someone perfect for this if you are looking for someone who can teach some actors sign language. PM me and ill put you in touch.

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Does anyone have a short piece they want filming?

Having recently finished a longish film - https://youtu.be/TIAR2cIXWkM - and now being somewhat bored, I would like to film something else. If someone has a short piece, then perh…

15 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

Amberli, No, I didn't take it further. I was insufficiently enamoured with the scripts / projects. Also, not too long after posting, buoyed by my lead actor winning a Best Perform…

Original Post from David Knight
Most recent response from Glyn Carter
What are the rates of script reader?

Hi all

I've finished my first draft of a short film i'm considering putting forward to the BFI Network for funding and I'm thinking of hiring a script reader to get there profess…

4 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

Hi David - I'm a writer and script reviewer, with several story-led shorts to my name. I'll give you notes on a short screenplay for £1/page (min £10). I'm strong on story structu…

Original Post from Michael Achtman
Most recent response from Michael Trott
On-screen TV in low budget short film - creative solutions?

What footage can I use to play from an onscreen TV in a low budget, narrative short film? Can I use an old movie that's in public domain? What creative solutions have low-budget f…

5 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

My thoughts too. Ask someone on here if you can use a bit of their short in exchange for a credit
Mick

Original Post from Pietro Birindelli
Most recent response from Alexandra Queen
Would you like me to review your short film?

I enjoy very much watching short movies from other filmmakers and giving them my honest opinion. I am a photographer/director and as a hobby I like to review movies. If you are in…

2 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

Hi Pietro.

Thanks for the willing and excitement you show to watch and review our movies for free.

I have sent you a message..

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

Original Post from Kate
Anyone looking for a 2nd hand Canon 6D?

I have a Canon 6D, in great condition-barely used.
Price negotioable. I also have a TAMRON, 24-70 lens so could do both for a good price.

I will throw in a camera bag, and set of…

6 years ago
Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Microbudget films, and online distribution?

What's the latest news on opportunities for distributing micro-budget films using the internet?

From what I can gather the likes of Netflix and Amazon are going strong on the mid…

9 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

@Mark Jepson - yep, down for me too. Not an auspicious start ;-)

Original Post from Michelle Parkyn
Does anyone have contacts to help source a location in Norway?

Apart from going via the official film commissions, does anyone have any experience or contacts for filming in Norway?

Thanks

3 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

Thanks both - have messaged direct.

Original Post from Richard Vizor
Most recent response from Amberli Hartwell
i am a new producer can anyone help

I am a new producer on a film that was shot in New Zealand, but i am based in London. Who should i tell officially in the UK that this has happened can i get any help or developme…

27 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

I would suggest though you find out which of your A list actors would be the biggest crowd puller because that will be what gets you funding. Then when you can say X has agreed to…

Original Post from Riley Bramley-Dymond
Northern Film Publication

Hey guys,

I'm starting an online publication with a few others to shine a light on Film productions, exhibitors and events in the North of England.

If you're up to anything fil…

6 years ago
Original Post from Al Carretta
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Copyright Theft & Piracy

Hello Shooters,

This is a real world copyright theft scenario that has unfolded in recent weeks. It's quite complicated, a long read and certainly not your everyday indie filmma…

2 responses, most recent 6 years ago.

That's brazen. So many shits and sharks in the water.

Do you know anyone at Cannes this week who can find those guys and poke their eyes?

Original Post from Hannah  Dean
Music Composer

Hi everyone,
Anyone wanting to connect with a composer drop me a message! Little piece to share with you all.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zZrJPI4xo4

Hannah :)

6 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Tommaso Ermolli
Need music services?

Hello everyone!

This is Tommaso Ermolli, Italian composer and musician.
I'm looking to expand my network of collaborations with you all!
I love to write in a wide range of genres…

6 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Mike Slader
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Actor: new to this site

I am looking too connect with film makers and directors on this site. What is the best way to do that? Is anyone making anything at the moment they need a London based actor for?

1 response, most recent 6 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Mark, welcome to SP! The best way to find collaborators is over on Production > Get Work. https://shootingpeople.org/production/work You can then search for 'Cast' and Locat…

Original Post from Aimie Willemse
Indiegogo Campaign needs your support!

I'm an award-winning Scottish director who is apart of a female filmmaker group. We are making a 10 Scottish horror short "Doppelparents" and the Indiegogo page is now live so ple…

6 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lalit Bhusal
Seeking experienced film editor help.

Hi everyone we are looking for senior experienced film editor to watch and review our film as a professional, currently film is on post production.

We need feedback for final ch…

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

Thank you John and Molly.

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Dodgy film funding contact

I have just received a well-dodgy email via my website. I suggest that anyone else receiving a similar message should treat it with the full-on caution and contempt it deserves.

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

@Martyn Thomas Aaaaah - so as a co-producer...so you'll pool your funds into a single bank account that you are both signatories of...

Original Post from Zbigniew Siwek
Most recent response from Luke Gray
Looking for short films to screen at Cine Circle in London

Hi guys, we're currently looking for short films (under 5 minutes) to screen at our next Cine Circle Film Networking event. There is no submission fee or any fee to screen your fi…

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

I'm also curious as to whether you're still looking for shorts to screen? Also are there any rules in regards to say unlicensed music being played in the background of scenes? Or …

Original Post from Noemie Nk
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
16mm stock / London

Hi!
Anyone in London who has 16mm stock and would be willing to give me a deal on it? :)

1 response, most recent 6 years, 1 month ago.

Contact Frame 24. They have recans.

Original Post from Ben Rufus Green
Has anyone had a problem creating a new page on IMDb? My short film doesn't have an 'official site'.

I've put a YouTube link down in another section but I can't seem to process the IMDb submission without listing the 'Official site' section. Anyone else come across this?
Thanks,…

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

Thank you for the responses.

I got the pages accepted pretty quickly in the end, actually. I put the link down for the shorts on Filmfreeway and withoutabox. That seemed to sati…

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