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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…

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…

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?

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 :)

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…

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?

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…

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…

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…

Thank you John and Molly.

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.

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@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...

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…

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 …

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

Contact Frame 24. They have recans.

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,…

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…

hi shooter
need advise and your skill/ability on and about stunt performing - as in running/jumping stairs - corridors - vehicle use jump/diving out of. Basic actions really - …

I would question the value of your insurance if you're going to perform unsupervised stunts of any kind - they will likely not pay out. Insurers like to see that you're risk asse…

Seeking 2x locations for a self-funded independent short film. 1x interior that can pass for a 1940s dining room/kitchen and a cottage/house (exterior only) set isolated in the co…

Hi Richard, We have a farm location (no longer a working farm) that might be suitable? I've filmed here and friends have also used it. It's a quiet, rural location, and we welcome…

I have some legal issue here, I think. I had signed an exclusive agreement for 1 year with an acting agency about a month ago. But since then, they never contact me about possible…

Thank you very much for your help. I have asked them following your advice. And we are now agreed that we go our separate ways. What a relief.

Kind regards,
Buppha

Dear Shooters & Shooting People Admin team.

I have noticed that I am not receiving my Bulletins the past 3 weeks. I have checked my Bulletins area and it has been signed up, …

I've sent you a private message

It seems to me that there are relatively few options for funding shorts in the UK, and those that do offer it are naturally inundated. It is made more challenging when one's mater…

Hi Clive, do check out the list of funding opportunities on the site, both open and ongoing. https://shootingpeople.org/funding/ongoing Best of luck! Molly

Hello Shooters,

In the 2017 Camden Fringe I directed Paul Bridger's stageplay 'Homeless Comforts'. Fast forward nearly 2 years and in March/April I flipped a 40m film adaptation…

I would like to know the crew rates for short films. I found rates for features/tv/etc on Production Base and BECTU but nothing as it relates to shorts. Any info greatly welcomed.…

They're by negotiation, use low budget features as a guide for role bands and make sure everyone gets more than minimum wage :)

I am planning a short film (non commercial) with a low budget.

I am looking for an informal or local cafe anywhere in London e.g. Greater London.

The shoot will be for one day -…

Hello, thank you so much. That is very useful.

Sahera

We have found a quote we would like to use at the beginning of one of my films, we have done some research and found a journalist that used the quote in an article, he said he has…

Howabout using dictionary definitions of a word? Don't have anything in mind; purely out of interest

Hi there Shooters!

Basically, looking to get set-up with a good camera/sound kit suitable for vlogging/short film making that is sub £600. The general aim is to make some 'train…

As we don't use consumer kit much these days, I've been out of touch. Just googled 4k consumer video cameras and pleased to see that there's several on offer under £600. Also quit…

Am looking for two stop frame animators to deliver a community flip book animation workshop with me at the end of June in central London. Budget available. Plan to run more in dep…

Hi Sandra, The best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People. https://shootingpeople.org/production/people This will then be listed on the jobs bo…

Hey all

I'm after a producer with a lot of experience in making short films and features. I have a script that I want to submit to the BFI Network scheme. I have a strong team al…

Thanks Molly I tried it last time, I shall have another go. Cheers.

We have filmed a dance festival, the dancers brought along their own music to dance to, some of the music is quite well known, other songs are from different communities and it wo…

Thanks for all the answers, the short film we are making is basically to help the dance festival, it has no real commercial value, the problem is we filmed the whole festival whic…

Afternoon folks, hope you're all enjoying a restful Bank Holiday!

I'm part of Lionstooth Films, an emerging film company in South London - we are holding a #screening of our rece…