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Hi,

I'm trying to build myself as a script writer and some people I've come across have mentioned that they sell their scripts. I've seen some sites that talk of selling scripts…

I've been writing for 17 years and only ever been paid for a short twice. Most of the time you get them made to further your career (Get a name for yourself). There's just no mo…

Hi all, as above - and specifically, is a production that's already half-way through pre-prod more appealing (because work's been done) or less?

I was going to say asking for a …

Hi Andrew, thanks for that, noted! Have to say, they're a tricky find - DoPs, sound, editing, grading etc have all been relatively straightforward but maybe I'm not looking in the…

Hi everyone,
I am writing/directing a short contemporary, fantasy film in the mood of a "Twilight Zone"/"Black Mirror" episode titled "The Writ".

Logline: The Writ is a dramatic…

Thanks Colm,

Sorted now.

Hello Shooters,

Last week film blogger Amy Clarke interviewed me. Recently she has interviewed other directors such as Kate Herron (Sex Education, Netflix), Luke Rufo, Jay Mouss…

Great interview, some good advice too. Thanks for sharing!

I have an strong idea that needs some development and structure.

Would love to chat with anyone interested.

Thank you
Emma

Hi Emma,
Seems your ad has generated a lot of interest but happy to throw my writing hat in the ring and chat if you want to run your idea past me - I won't have time to write it …

Hi all,

We made a micro-budget sci-fi feature film, and would love to hear your thoughts on it.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/SB5Mxg0GU18

It's available on Vimeo to watch for free…

Thanks for your kind words Chris! We were approached by a lot of sales agents but we couldn’t come to a deal which felt like it would work for us, so after assessing our options w…

I'm a East London DP and i'm looking for new people, especially directors and producers to collaborate with on new projects. I've been in the game for a good number of years and …

Hi Darren,

Just saw your message. I'm a writer, actor and director and I would very much welcome the chance to work / collaborate with you.

I have a number of projects currentl…

I have two short films I am looking to create DCPs for. One film I've produced and one I've directed.

I would love to hear any practical advice on creating your own DCPs.

Any s…

Thank you so much for all the really helpful responses!

I'm quite lucky that I have a good friend who works as a projectionist at an indie cinema near me so she'll be able to te…

Hi everyone,

I've been writing/directing short films for over a decade now and in that time I have developed a keen eye for what works and what doesn't in short films scripts. As…

Hi,

I'm a writer/director who have worked on both indie and bigger budget productions in Asia and Europe.
I have been studying screenwriting and script analysis, and I would li…

Hi Noemie,
Have sent you an email. :)

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommended a school (London) that would be great to shoot in? ideally one that could cover multiple locations.
Classroom, Netball court and a maternity ward…

If you or a relative have children in school in London, that would make for an easier connection. Be aware that schools have safeguarding aspects, which shouldn't be much of a pr…

I have recently started a limited company for the production of a short film that I am working on. At what point do I need to register for Corporation tax if I don’t expect any in…

Many thanks Paddy! That is very helpful. I created the company partly for the limited liability aspect and partly to use this as a learning experience (and from that point of view…

Hello Shooters,

Got a short film? Submissions are now open for the 6th Annual Nightpiece Film Festival which runs this August in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. We've screened ov…

If anyone's planning to go up to Edinburgh in the summer, I really recommend going along to the festival. I went last year and there was a fab collection of shorts.

We're looking for ambitious local actors, actresses, production crew, film, camera, editor, make-up etc to form a local group. We are based in Essex near Lakeside (Dartford Crossi…

Hello SP creatives!

Thanks for reading.

I just thought I'd put some feelers out there - would anyone be up for attending a little meet-up if I organized one ? Somewhere in centr…

Definitely would love to meet up.

Hi there

I'm looking for someone to create a teaser poster for my new horror film 'Eject'. Its currently in post production but would love to drum up some excitement for the film…

A few, do you have any work/links to show?

Hello,

I'm a newly qualified steadicam op based in London looking to gain some more experience. I have access to rigs but would need euipment rental and transport covered.

I'm …

Hi Stephen!
I'm hoping to do a shoot in a week or two when the snow returns for a series I'll be putting on Amazon Prime.
I need a camera man, but some shots will need a steady c…

Just interested to see if anyone had ever attempted/ successfully filmed at the Bathing Ponds. Were there lots of stipulations? Was it expensive? Any other comments? We're interes…

Thank you everyone who's commented!

Marlom - thanks for the contact details, tips on insurance (I presume like the rest of LDN locations they'll want the minimum of 5M PL), and …

Hi!

I am currently in the edit on a short documentary about the rise of an up and coming band based in Brighton. It is an independent film we are hoping to submit to festivals.

…

Good idea, Malcolm.

Hi,

Large dark space (maybe a large garage?) needed for 4 - 6 hours for some tests. I'm filming a projection screen, hence the need for a large dark space.

There's no money for …

Perhaps a crypt in a local church.

Here you go http://www.zvork.fr/vls/?lang=en

Limited, but I actually had a real world use for this earlier today, and it works!

The emphasis is on original. Preferred thriller, horror or surrealistic with dark humor.
My last short has won over 20 different awards in prestigious festivals, including Sitges,…

I have one screenplay called NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH, which may fit your description. Please contact me - writer / director Nicholas Prosser at e-mail nicholas.prosser@gmail.com

There's a lot of advice out there. Much of it is not so good.

But here's a resourse created by Geoff Boyle that's solid:
https://cmltests.net/Cinematography-Lessons.html

Any o…

Hi!
I'm a Yorkshire based writer and director looking for a producer who'd be interested in working with me on bringing a feature (or two!) to life.
I've recently completed a sho…

Hi Gregory, you may find the best way to find collaborators is by posting the opportunities into Production > Get People. This way you can dd more details about the films and a…

Hey All,

I'm looking to gain more experience from directors on set and would love to shadow a drama director for a couple of weeks. I wondered if anyone has done this before and …

Thank you Nicholas for your helpful comments I really appreciate it! Makon