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Dear all out there,

I need to fix the subtitles document (SRT) into a more suitable format for VIMEO before release my short online abd also to embedd it into my in development …

Mark I am so sorry i just noticed your message now...thank you for your time and advice!

I have a job coming up which will mean a short flight from England to Ireland. I have heard horror stories of kit on budget airlines. Im after a travel tripod for a small Sony PXW…

Thanks, had bad experiences with that brand but will look into it

I'm looking for a script to produce on a low/micro budget.

There's obviously the Script Pitch resource on Shooting People which is excellent- are there any other websites or dat…

what genre and for what budget you are looking for

Hey there, putting together a mood book for a pitch. I need an artist to create a monster/zombie/human some kind of hybrid. If anyone interested, I would supply you with a whole b…

Thanks Dorothy, appreciate the tip. Will do so now. Cheers.

Are you a director or producer, serious about making short films but don't have a script? Then let me help.

I have over 5 years of experience in writing short films, with many en…

@Daniel McKenna Hi, I would love to see an example too.
I am planning on making a feature this year.

I've been doing some research into crowdfunding and trying to understand how to motivate people to support a campaign.

With my own (indiegogo campaign), so far it's only been my …

Hi,

I think in the early days of Kickstarter etc, getting a signed script or to spend a day on set (as part of the reward) was new and exciting to many non-filmmakers. Nowadays i…

I am reading Screenplay by Syd Field and he suggests writing lengthy character bios before a screenplay. How many of you do this?

Hi Matt,

I don't. I focus first on writing with something to prove (a premise in the Lajos Egri model), and then I develop all the characters to serve a purpose in proving or di…

ideally feature length, again old school. 80 - 90 pages. Must be tight, taut and timeless. No gadgets. No tech.

If you can up the 4 characters to 6, I've got a one room thriller feature script.

Hi there,

I'm a writer who has just completed a short script titled 'Tracking Back'. I work in the industry and have got positive feedback from professionals on this. I'm now ac…

Hi Thomas,

You can also find collaborators on the site using the Production > Get People function on the Shooting People homepage. Good luck with the project!
Colm

Hi all,

A couple of months back I posted an advert asking for a script for a short scene between two (or more) actors here on Shooting People. I got loads of great responses an…

Thanks Molly!

And thanks Glyn! Thank you for taking the time to post your response to the film, it’s much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I’ll be in touch if I’m l…

Looking for a wood or forest to film in at dusk for a few hours on a low budget. Seems that most council run parks close at dusk. Ideally looking for somewhere in East London or E…

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Much appreciated!

Final major project and I’m doing a boxing film however I’m finding trouble finding one as a student does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you

I filmed with Alex Reid at London Shootfighters in North London. Mention our filming and it might help and offer to pay too.

I’m a sound editor seeking to get educated in the world on set (..and not just so I can justify my moaning next time I’m editing some dodgy dialogue!!).

I know my way around a bo…

Hi All,

I'm looking to expand my portfolio, so i am offering to create social media videos for free.

It would be great to hear from independent businesses based in London who wo…

Hi Simon, this is great. I am doing something which is not film related but will be getting a big audience. It's also a very good cause. We are a not for profit helping ethnic min…

I am looking for any kind of editing work, or directing work when it comes to in particular promo or music video directing. Any advice around this would be amazing.
I am also wil…

Hi Fred. Just want to make sure that you are aware of the Production > Get Work section of the SP website. There you can browse lots of projects to collaborate on. Good luck

Producer looking for a 1st AD for a shoot in Glasgow, all travel expenses etc paid but with top ARRI equipment and crew, very high production values and a BAFTA screening. If you…

Hi Angela,

the best place to find crew would be within >Production > Get People as Shooters tend to be most active there when looking for work/projects.

Thanks,
Dorothy

Hi there,

I'm helping to produce a low budget feature and one of the script's scenes involves filming in a police station hallway and in a cell. Has anyone had experience of film…

Thanks all, appreciate the feedback. Birmingham looks the best bet due to location but all replies gratefully received. Keep shooting!

No, I don't mean boobs or babes or bums or bonking or bestiality, I mean Brexit! I have stopped listening to news etc. Like most Brits, I just want the lousy stuck up, millionaire…

Um probably not going to find your target audience here Nat, this isn't Romford. We don't want Rees-Mogg or Farage (the stuck up millionaire politicians) to implement anything oth…

I am entering the MOMENT INVITATIONAL Film Competition as a director and I am looking for a 3 mins script (max.)

The rules:
The film must be shot on a phone.
It must be under 3 m…

What's the deadline Matteo?

Hi! My name is Ira, I'm a documentary filmmaker and editor. Last year I started doing colour grading aiming to learn to do it at professional level. I'm not a complete beginner bu…

Hi! Thanx for your response. I'm based in London and I do grading in Davinci Resolve 15. Please, send me email if you have further questions and to see my showreel. Thanx!

Hi, I need your help!

If you have made a short or a feature in the last 5 years that you have submitted to film festivals I'd be grateful for your insights.

Please take the sho…

Vasco this gets a like, retweet and follow. Very well written.

I disagree about your last line... for professionals film festivals give exposure and can build an audience. I've s…

Hi - I've directed pop promos and produced Shorts in the past, but I'm now looking to concentrate my efforts into my first feature. This year. Please send me your scripts! (Yes,…

Hi David,

I just sent you an email with my project Tank Dust.
If you feel the project is suitable for you, don’t hesitate to get back to me.

Kind Regards,

Matteo Valentini
Scre…

Hi Shooters!

I'm a writer and producer that is currently developing and producing a few short films and TV pilots. I have studied scriptwriting and script analysis and would love…

Dear Shooters.

According to your useful feedback regarding my film, I would like to grab the opportunity and seek help from anyone who would be interested in composing a piece of…

Dear Shooters.

The role for a Composer has been filled.

Thank you very much for your response.

Alexandra!!!

Hi,

I'm looking for a studio space for me and a director to finish off working on a low budget feature for between 6-8 weeks somewhere close to central London. We have kit and do…

I'll PM you, might be more than you want to spend, but it's a good space