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Original Post from Mark Jepson
Remembrance - my short film now online

Here's my latest project: Remembrance, a short sci-fi film in which the subject of a memory experiment finds herself reliving one day in her past, with potentially lethal conseque…

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

Hi John, Ray, Bob and Declan - thank you for your comments. Much appreciated.

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could you give me a constructive feedback for my short film?

Dear Shooters.

I would really appreciate some constructive feedback for my short film ''Little Green Street''.

Thank you very much all of you in advance!

Kindest regards,

Alex…

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

Tom, Sergio and Ivo, thank you very much for your comments!! :)

Original Post from Natalya Minney
Looking to buy second hand G3 Wireless kit, mic included and a brilliant fluid head tripod - anyone…

Need to purchase asap.

Thanks in advance,

N

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
How to get Netflix to read my screenplay?

How do I get Netflix, Amazon, studios, and the like to read myscript and produce my film? Do you have to be a professional writer or have a long credit and an excellent track reco…

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

Buppha - hate to depress you but like the lottery you have more chance of being struck by lightning twice.

Original Post from Jess Thorpe
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Anyone needing Foley For Film or Animation

Sound goes hand in hand with Film/Animation. So if theirs any short film/s out their in need of Help dont be affraid to get in contact with me - Jess

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

Hi Jess, the best place to find work/collaboration opportunities is Production > Get Work where Shooters actively post about their current projects.
Thanks, Dorothy

Original Post from Ray Brady
Netflix - good or bad for the film industry, discuss?

As the US Justice Department warns Academy over proposed Oscar rule changes Threatening Netflix and other streaming services for the Oscars could raise antitrust concerns and viol…

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

UPDATE: Source Variety.
CREDIT: DAVE ALLOCCA/STARPIX/REX/SHUTTER
"Fresh off the record-obliterating opening weekend of “Avengers: Endgame,” directors Joe and Anthony Russo waded …

Original Post from Liza Mircheva
Most recent response from AndBut Films
Paid film internships in London

Does anyone know of good internships in film production companies in London? Or part time positions?

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

PAID INTERNSHIP

Sara Putt Associates require an office intern that will support in the day to day running of the office and help coordinate our production research.

We are the …

Original Post from Zbigniew Siwek
Screenplay competition - Funding

Hey guys Cine Circle Filmmaking Festival is holding a screenplay competition this summer that I wanted to share with you. The main prize includes:
£1000 worth of film equipment hi…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from davina brown
Can anyone recommend a good caterer for a self-funded feature film shoot in London?

We're shooting for 13 days with a cast and crew of 14, in London, and need a caterer to provide simple tasty meals to fuel our day. Recommendations are really important and we're …

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Emily  Evans
Looking for a male model age 22- 27 for a shoot on tuesday the 30th for a project at the Royal Col…

Looking for a male model for a shoot on tuesday the 30th April at battersea London,
Lunch and travel paid for . Is part of a final year project at the Royal Collage of Art.
Photos…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Liza Mircheva
Internships in production companies

Does anyone know of internships or part time positions in production companies in London?

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from James McCann
The Meeting, a short film I wrote

Any feedback on this would be appreciated, I'm more interested in what you think of the writing than anything else. It's the sequel to The Boot and The Hole. Thank you, enjoy.

ht…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Tessa Clarke
DESK SPACE AVAILABLE IN CLERKENWELL/BLOOMSBURY WC1

I have desk space for at least 2 desks in a large, top floor, excellent office room in a Georgian house with other companies. Please contact if you're interested.

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

Hi there, please call me anytime on tel 07976 747153m best wishes, Tessa

Original Post from Hannah Woolmer
Do You Need a Composer for Your Film

Music is so important to films. It bridges the gap between the conscious and subconscious. As a film composer I'm happy to discuss how to best utilize music in your film of any …

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Alex Kyrou
BLANK SHORES - Kickstarter campaign

We’re very excited to have launched the Kickstarter campaign for our short film, BLANK SHORES, starring BAFTA-winning Georgina Campbell. It is a mysterious sci-fi/drama exploring…

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

Thanks Justin. That's good to know. We already have a composer attached to the project, but really great to hear from you.

Best of luck for future projects.
Alex

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Blacklist?

Simple question - what are people's thoughts on The Blacklist? I've just had my first experience with them and am looking for some perspective so I'd like to hear people's opinion…

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

Now there's a story worthy of being a movie :-)

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Glyn Carter
Do I need a legal form for my short film?

I plan to shoot my next short horror film soon. But it's a no-budget project. Do I need cast & crew to sign a legal release form anyway although I don't pay them? But in retur…

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

And back to Buppha's original question... As a producer, you definitely don't want a disgruntled actor saying you don't have his or her permission to use their image, either in th…

Original Post from Adam Parkes
I’m looking for still Photography opportunities

I am an aspiring Unit Stills Photographer. I am writing to you to ask if there are any current productions that would require such a role? And if so, would you consider a collabor…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Adam Parkes
Looking for Unit Stills Photography Opportunity

Good afternoon
I am an aspiring Unit Stills Photographer. I am writing into the forum to ask if there are any current productions, which would require such a role? And if so, woul…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Abel William Burgess Rubinstein
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
I'm looking for a long term producer to collaborate with!

I'm looking for an awesome producer to collaborate on a long term basis. I want someone that has the time and passion for producing shorts and bigger projects along the way. I'd l…

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

If you're going to form long term relationships you need to meet these potential producers in the field... What luck have you had meeting people at film festivals like Cannes or B…

Original Post from Ben Pickering
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Election day/election count footage from UK local elections 2 May, Euro elections 23 May

We're currently in post on our political horror ELECTION NIGHT (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7226254/).

As part of the main film, we're producing a television programme covering …

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

https://www.itn.co.uk/brands/archive-footage-sales/
http://www.motiongallery.com/

These are probably your best bet to get fully licensed material

Original Post from Damien Swaby
Video Trump/Brexit

I was lucky enough to be invited to make this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiMLwaIJUcM would a video like this regarding Brexit work?

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Magdalena Herfurtner
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Our facilities in Whitechapel offer comfort…

6 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Tim Bourque
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Getting work when based outside of London

First time poster on here, but been on SP for a few months now. I'm an editor based up in Liverpool and was wondering, why does everything have to be London-centric? I've applied …

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

Hi Tim, I thought you would find work at the giant Media City UK complex around Salford Quays, Manchester. ITV and the BBC film there. According to Wikipedia (v. trustworthy ;) Co…

Original Post from Natasha Anderson
Do you require a music supervisor for your film?

Do you require a music supervisor for your film?

I have a decade of experience in the music industry, counting Universal Music, Sony and Warner and many independent record labels…

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

Thank you Moira, I will message you direct!