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Has anyone been involved in a recent Advanced Assurance submission to HMRC for SEIS or EIS?

I know things have tightened considerably for FPC's after loads set up schemes for sin…

It's all a construct of artificial legitimacy. Such rules apply to those who are so caught up in that elaborate charade that they're unable to see the wood for trees. They have th…

Hi all,

I'm producing the post of a 17-minute artsy-horror short film shot in the UK and I'm having trouble figuring out how much I should set aside for the sound design / mixing…

Hi Tiago,

It's great that you should be asking that question at all. So many film makers don't really consider the post production sound costs when budgetting their films and end…

Hi Shooters,
I’m looking for a female director based in the West Midlands, preferably with interest/experience in comedy.
Let me know if that’s you!
Nick

Hi, I'm Mark... a Multi-Award-Winning Indie Filmmaker and my script 'My Week with Maisy' a 'beautiful comedy' about cancer has to date won 9x Best Screenplay/Best Dialogue Awards.…

Hello! I've recently shot a documentary about my Kenyan heritage and need to find an experienced documentary editor to finish the work.

I'm a singer/songwriter/music producer who…

Hi Sherry, If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can d…

hey guys, I'm looking for somebody who's able to work with me on an niceeee idea I want to realize and write a screenplay out of it ;) payed ...

the idea basically is short-movie…

I've messaged you. Cheers

Period drama for a feature. Must have peevious experience with film with a completion bond. Track record is essential. Experience in period dramas preferable.

Budget: high
Paid…

Hi Molly, I am a female Director whose first love is period drama. Experience, credits etc besides those on here. Love to talk more email me info@luminofilms.co.uk I will send y…

Tired of hearing about concern as to the impact of Brexit on the future of UK film industry?

Global over-heating will affect the movie business more than everything else put tog…

One (or possibly two) desks available in awesome and friendly Dalston office, right by Dalston Junction Station. You’ll be sharing the floor with two small production companies an…

Hello,

I am looking to get in touch with a lawyer that specializes in film and copyright.

If you have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.

All the best for your ow…

Thank you for your help.
Just for information, this is for a low budget feature film (around 350k for production).
I contacted publishers and writers of around 40 books already. S…

Looking for recommendations for on-set medical first aid cover in London or Kent area.

I'll PM you

I am working with director Kate Madison on developing a second season of her highly popular (5 million episode views) series Ren: The Girl with the Mark. This is a short-form fant…

I sold advertising on my own web site back when the web was wee :-)

The basic rules never change :-

a) Work out which companies/products would really benefit from being promoted…

Filmmakers wanting to participate in the above portmanteau feature film (consisting of two-minute films on various peoples' responses to an asteroid about to obliterate Earth), an…

Hi

I've finally got my feature screenplay finished and looking to find a producer/production company interested, to try and get it made.

Does anyone have any production compan…

The BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Competition is a platform for aspiring screenwriters to have their work showcased and a fantastic opportunity to take their writing career to the ne…

For a film accepted at Sheffield for example.

Hi Kate, If you head over to the Opportunities> Funding part of SP, you can find both Open and Ongoing funding opportunities (https://shootingpeople.org/funding)
This one in pa…

Is anyone going to any Brexit event tomorrow 29th March ?

At Parliament Square 4pm March for Brexit rally organised by Leave Means Leave-
Now cancelled by Parliament, it was sup…

A double bluff you wonder. Would that be crediting her with too much intelligence. There will be another vote, we won't be leaving; or at least not in any significant way.

Open email notification of termination of membership to LiftOff

Hi,
I had arranged a meeting with Ben & James which they, unfortunately, canceled at short notice. More, unfor…

For the recent Manchester Lift-Off Online festival there were about 100 short films on offer. It cost £10.00 for guests to view all the films (free for submitting filmmakers). Gue…

I'm a freelance camera assistant looking to expand my experience and cv in any upcoming project. Any recommendations?

Thanks,
Domingo

Hi Domingo,

The best place to find work/collaboration opportunities is Production > Get Work where Shooters post their current projects and roles they're offering.

All the b…

We have competed two films on location in Cape Town, South Africa and now need a good editor to do the final editing - at this stage we need a quote, we are a very small team but …

Hi Moira,

the best place to find an editor for your projects would be Production > Get People where Shooters actively seek work opportunities and you're likely to find the ri…

A short film I made has been selected for screening at the Starburst festival. Other festival entries are pending. I uploaded the film to YouTube, but set it as unlisted so it ca…

Thanks again, everyone.

The lead actor in the short won Best Performance at the Starburst Film Festival. Not bad considering she was only 13 when we filmed. This is her here: ht…

I need a director to handle a variety of writings some of which are adaptations from my novels.

Hi John
I have just seen this. I would be interested in your projects as an actress.

http://www.spotlight.com/interactive/cv/6213-5641-2161

Thanks,
Marian Elizabeth

SHAWAFA is a short film about a woman who visits a Shawafa, a Moroccan witch, seeking a remedy for the dangerous lust she has for a man she works with. Has this man cast a spell …

My suggestion, Marcie, is to get the film in the can, then you have something to show potential backers for post. Your indiegogo suggests you're looking for funds for lights and …

I've noticed sometimes on the mail outs that there is equipment for sale etc. Yet I cant find where on the site I would put ad's for gear I have. Can someone point me in the right…

Hi M,

Alwyne is right, there is no dedicated space for this unfortunately as we don't handle equipment or any related sales and payments through the platform. If you are interes…

The Weirdos and creatives will be putting on their first event of the year with the theme being on the environment and climate change. We will be showcasing films as well as havin…

I am looking for a part-time beginner's filmmaking course in and around London (max one year). Can anyone suggest one? Thanks in advance!

And this weekend, there's a hugely discounted "The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass" - search SP for the link/discount code. Only £89 I think...