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Original Post from Anthony Hett
Most recent response from Jo Fiander
Working with child actors

I require three young actors for a short video. Does anyone have experience of hiring and working with child actors? Any advice on best places to advertise would be helpful. Also …

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

Hi I’m a producer/writer with child actors of girl 15 and boy 9. My daughter has been in a bbc 1 film and both have acted in my shorts. I link with a drama teacher and would be …

Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Olena Kucherova
UK Collaborative Team to start

I believe, many beginners in filmmaking have a dilemma how to start first short and maybe even future film. From one side seems it's an easy part, but from another, require a lot …

14 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi, Kasper.
You can come tomorrow for a meeting of collaborators, on Thursday, 7th of the December 2017, from 19:00 to 21:00 in Ickenham, Glebe Road, UB10 8PD. We will meet up in …

Original Post from Daniel Novick
Most recent response from Liam McLaughlin
What is the industry like in the UK for American actors? I live in LA but want to work in the UK

I am an American Actor living in LA and am feeling uninspired by the films being made around me. I am feeling a lack of artistic community here. I am feeling a lack of three deme…

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Forget about it. The industry is shrinking from the inside, in London, and American actors certainly won't work here over British actors. However, yes, British theatre in particul…

Original Post from Keiron Ellis
When to audition acting talent?

I'm wanting to audition acting talent for a film trailer I'm making to (hopefully) raise film finance.
I'm curious about whether I should audition weekday, weekend or evening to …

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Thanks everyone, the consensus makes the right course of action nice and straight forward!

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors, editors & actresses in South London …

Hello, I am looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors & actresses in and around the South East London area. If you are starting out with DSLR, Smartphones or e…

4 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

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Original Post from Alice Charles
Most recent response from Melissa Dean
I'm looking for two black female actors for a play reading at the Theatre Royal Stratford on Saturd…

Ideally, one actor aged 30-50, the other aged 50+ Please contact asap for more details. Unfortunately, this isn't paid but I can pay travel expenses and will provide lunch and ref…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Alice,

Have you filled the role?

Best
Melissa

Original Post from Mark Owen
Most recent response from John Lubran
Any women wish to partake in documenting their experiences of sexual exploitation/harrassment in th…

Aimed at women, notably actresses and female crew members:

Dear Ladies,

For the foreseeable future, I will be running a campaign known as "Why Should I?" - This will be a platfo…

16 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Much obliged sir

Original Post from Channel Mitchell
Most recent response from Thiago Vono
'Perform nude?' field in SP actor profiles: Appropriate?

In the light of current revelations about industry abuse, is it appropriate for Shooting People's actor profiles to have a 'perform nude?' field? It could, in effect, make it easy…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

I believe that usually actor who are willing to do nudity doesn't see nudity such as a big deal. It's just acting.

Original Post from Josh Merritt
Most recent response from Thiago Vono
WRITER-FILMMAKER looking to meet PRODUCERS for potential collaborations

Hello everyone,

Hope you're well.

I want and am hoping to make some INCREDIBLE short films (the kind that people won't forget) this year and in the near future, so that's why my…

5 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi. I'm an independent filmmaker still learning about every single area. I don't know much but I'm willing to help with whatever you need.
Feel free to contact me.
Thanks

Original Post from Richard  Prendergast
Looking for talent for a short film

Evening all,

I'm shooting a short film called "Sylvia" and looking for talent to fulfill 3 roles. Here are the listings for the roles;

https://shootingpeople.org/production/work…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

I've moved the shoot dates to the middle of January instead. I think shooting this in the run to Christmas is adding a whole extra level complexity.

Lots of enquiries for the rol…

Original Post from Mark Daniels
Most recent response from Kate Kelly
Also looking for an actress for a short play

It's on for just two nights at Full Disclosure’s XPOSED at the Hen Chickens Theatre on the 19th and 20th November.

It's hopefully a poignant comedy about a working-class couple f…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hey,
Sounds good, im not sure I’m quite up to date on her, it’s on the ‘To Do List’ but my spotlight and showreel is below.
Thanks,

Kate
Show reel - https://vimeo.com/211273304

Original Post from Mark Daniels
Looking for an actor for a short play

Looking to cast a male actor in his 50s for a short play I wrote.

It's on for just two nights at Full Disclosure’s XPOSED at the Hen & Chickens Theatre on the 19th and 20th …

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks so much guys! I am meeting with the director tomorrow and I'll get back to you soon. Thank you !!

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Showreel filming in exchange for assistance on a project

I have a couple of projects on at the moment. One is the finishing off of a short, the other is a funder video for another project. I wouldn't mind some input from someone on the …

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Most recent response from Jorgina Elias
Calling for a producer as well as a creative team for a serious project. real good potential, no Jo…

So I am here on SP.

Italian writer and director looking for a potential producer and opportunity to get involved in interesting project almost for free thanks to a EU bursary th…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hey Sergio,
I'm an editor from Barcelona living in London since March 2017.
I'm working as an assistant editor in Future Time Pictures currently on the behind the scenes for a m…

Original Post from Danann Breathnach
Most recent response from Ciara Pouncett
Free Actor Head Shot Sessions

I’m an award winning, London based commercials & drama director.
You can view my work here: www.danannbreathnach.com

I’ve recently decided to expand into portrait photography…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

Hi Danann,

Hope you are well.

I wondered if you were still looking for people for building your headshot portfolio as this is something I would be very interested in. I live in …

Original Post from Vitoria de Mello Franco
Most recent response from Garry Clarkson
Looking for models/performers and a cinematographer to collaborate on project to be shown at Garage…

This project was commissioned by a world-leading institution that concepts, curates, and produces art multiples – providing all collaborators with great exposure to the artistic c…

10 responses, most recent 7 years, 9 months ago.

post in 'production' get work stating rate of pay etc

Original Post from Q-ell Betton
Anyone interested in making a really short film?

I've got a script, editing software, and some film kit - Lumix G7, G6, - what I need are collaborators for this - https://youtu.be/48b76LB4hwM - Film Riot's one-minute film compe…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
For preparing a budget, what are the up to date short film artist and supporting artist acceptable…

Though I am an experienced television drama director, budgeting has not been within my work requirements. With my own company, I want to make short films I have written and am no…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 10 months ago.

Actually this is better https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqeBM-qC1TC-gbM61qCNwGKD6j9alQ

Original Post from Gemma Paul
Looking for anyone in the Dorset area who would like to Team Up

I am a new writer in Dorset looking for anyone in the area who would like to team up and make some films with.

I have a few shorts in mind which I'm just fine tuning and it woul…

7 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Jim Coby
Do you need a Casting Director?

Hey folks

If you are ever looking for a Casting Director who gets the job done ON TIME and to the standard that you expect, then look no further.

Jim Coby Casting have nearly 10…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Email us :)

Original Post from Ben Bouvier-Farrell
Looking for producers/DOP/crew to collaborate on black comedy about an 80yr old mans thunderous sno…

Hi there,

Looking to collaborate on a 7 minute black comedy short.

Logline: Two friends desperate for a good night sleep are stuck in a four bed hostel dorm with an 80 yr old …

7 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Shem Haye
Most recent response from Ainy Jaffri Rahman
Talent for new web series

I am looking for keen and creative individuals within the film industry to collaborate with and create an exciting new web series… screenwriters, actors, cameramen, etc.

It woul…

20 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Hi, I'm an actress, done lots of TV work and two feature films with worldwide cinema releases. Pls do keep me in the loop. You can just google Ainy Jaffri for my imdb, wiki etc. L…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Laura Hanna
Offer: Showreel Edits Half Price in August!

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to let you know about the latest offer brought to you by my company Dare Dynamic Productions.

We're currently offering actors Half Price Showreel Edits t…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Sherice,

I think I'll need a showreel edit soon! So you have example of other reels you have done, maybe a website? Thanks! Laura

Original Post from Mark Griffin
Most recent response from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Filming docu drama in Portugal? Any fixers there? Need a person on the ground...

Hi, working on a docu drama and the US production co are keen on shooting at a location in Portugal. One of the few countries I've never worked in so I have no idea of what facili…

1 response, most recent 8 years ago.

Unfortunately, haven't a clue. Got my start working in Europe on a location scouting trip there a looooong time ago. But found it to be my favourite country in the world. And ju…

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