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Original Post from Danny Parker
Most recent response from Andy Hudson
IPhone filmmaking (be honest)

Hey everyone. I’m Danny, finished film school mid-COVID and honestly… haven’t got a clue how to get work. I've been trying with runner jobs, most of my showreel content is god-awf…

1 response, most recent 12 hours ago.

Hey Danny,

Brutal honesty time – it really depends what you actually want to end up doing. If you’re aiming for the camera department, shooting on an iPhone won’t show off much…

Original Post from Andy Hudson
What lenses to get... (Sony A7S III)

Hey everyone!

Me again - I've finally bit the bullet and I've got myself my own camera (secondhand) and landed on getting a Sony A7S III (after various heated debates amongst f…

1 week ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Where is the best place to find photographic work?

Hey folks, making the most of my SP membership while it's still active. Does anyone recommend a service or crew directory I can use to find units stills/photographic work?

I've…

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Designing for people. Documenting life.

My work bridges design and photography, each rooted in curiosity, empathy and a drive to communicate with clarity.

My photographic work explores life, unfiltered, intentional, …

1 month ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Behind the Scenes Photography

Hello all, here are some BTS example images I have taken.

https://smendes.co.uk/BTS.html

I am taking more bookings and would love to shoot BTS for your next project.

Ple…

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Photographic projects and collaborations

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the film making process shooting behind the scenes images for short film ‘Kaleido Ghost’.

Check the images out here https://www.kei…

3 months ago
Original Post from Karl Livingstone
Unit Stills Photographer looking for work or just to connect

Hi folks,

I'm a Unit Stills Photographer based in the North West UK. I pride myself not only on my photographic abilities but of my people skills and ability to embed myself in…

3 months ago
Original Post from Tom Cressey
DoP Looking to Connect with Directors and Producers

Hey Everyone!
I'm Tom, a DoP with a background in documentary and commercials. I'm looking to connect with directors and producers interested in narrative projects, documentaries…

3 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Scott Allan
Great Production Package looking for work

Hi,

My production package is looking for projects.

Please check out this vimeo: https://vimeo.com/902546069

I can do great deals but cannot work for free unfortunately, (…

3 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Scott Allan
C-Stands - where do YOU sandbag?

So I’ve been filming solo recently and I've been trying to finally put this one to bed…

With C-stands – three legs, right? One’s always taller?

WHICH LEG DO YOU PUT THE SAND…

3 responses, most recent 3 months, 2 weeks ago.

The C-Stand is a cantilever support system. The large leg MUST be orientated under the supported flag/object, making a C formation. The bag goes on the large leg close as possible…

Original Post from AndBut Films
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Shooting people membership

Anyone else having problems updating membership after the changeover from annual memberships?

Have contacted Shooting People at help@shootingpeople.org and through messaging o…

1 response, most recent 3 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hello. Thanks for this and sorry you've had an issue.
Our help-desk doesn't run over the weekend, but we've messaged you direct this morning to solve.
Chrs,
Cath

Original Post from Scott Allan
Great Production Package looking for work

Hi,

My production package is looking for projects.

Please check out this vimeo: https://vimeo.com/902546069

I can do great deals but cannot work for free unfortunately, …

3 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Anton Freire
Most recent response from Benjamin Collins
FILM COLORIST LOOKING FOR CLIENTS

Hi, I'm Antón, although most people know me as Gret.

I'm a professional editor and colorist, with more than 3 years of experience and a master's degree in color correction.

5 responses, most recent 4 months ago.

great stuff, followed you on insta.

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from davina brown
Anyone need BTS footage?

Hi, I have been doing BTS footage recently and enjoying it, looking to do more BTS, if you have any films or projects and would like someone to document it, please get in touch.

1 response, most recent 4 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Serge

Do you have a rate card?

Original Post from Muhammad Hussain
Looking for work experience

Im looking for entry level experience to build my portfolio, willing to do any type of production and hopefully contribute in making the project better.

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Available for stills photography - Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre,…

Hey there SP community. I'm immediately available for photographic assignments. Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre, music, videos, promos.

I docume…

5 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Bertie Harriman-Smith
Most recent response from nathalie reiner
Filmmaker meetup / workshop

Hello
I have a couple of questions:
1. Who'd be interested in a filmmakers meetup in central London?
2. Is there anyone interested in teaming up to run filmmaking workshops? I …

5 responses, most recent 5 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Bertie...I'm intersted too. As I'm working on the pre-prod of a wildlife documentary and my assistant had to take some time off, I'm struggling to find someone to take over. I …

Original Post from Neil Palmer
Most recent response from Borys Shusterman
Film Festival Looking for Creatives & Crew of All Disciplines

The Satisfied Eye International Film Festival which has been the pre-eminent film festival in Surrey since its launch in 2018 , run by a volunteer team of industry personnel, is l…

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

Hi, my name Borys, I sent you a letter. Thx

Original Post from Sumit Malhotra
Most recent response from Alexander Lopera
Colourist Collaboration

I’m Sumit, a Junior Colourist who’s worked on Kensuke’s Kingdom, Flux Gourmet, Boiling Point and Polite Society.

Always keen to connect with filmmakers and collaborate on new p…

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

Hi Sumit, I'm working on a short comedy/action film at the mo, let me know if you want to know more, :)

alexanderopera@gmail.com

Original Post from Jim Read
FOR SALE: Peli Cases & Tripod

Hi Shooters,

Red Mullet Productions got in touch to tell us they’ve got a bunch of used Peli Cases and a Manfrotto tripod for sale in great condition. Get in touch with them di…

7 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from nathalie reiner
Anyone need an assistant in London?

Hi, I am looking to collaborate with fellow filmmakers in London and looking to assist and network on any projects you might have.

Get in touch and I look forward to hearing fr…

1 response, most recent 7 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Serge
I'm working on the pre-production of a wildlife documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
My assistant had to take some time off for personal reason so I'm looki…

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Lashaunda Alexander
Behind the scenes

Happy New Year!

I am looking to network and work with industry people and offering free behind the scenes photography for any projects you might have.

I look forward to hea…

1 response, most recent 8 months ago.

I'd be interested.

Original Post from Kim Mawson-Scott
Most recent response from Toby University of Bedfordshire
Any Bedfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Northamptonshire Film Makers? Contact Me Urgently

I am looking for local film makers in the area to help to shoot a dramatic Music Video. I am especially looking for Cinematographer and Sound Recordist for later this Month. I ha…

3 responses, most recent 10 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Kim.

Are you still looking for filmmakers & locations in Bedfordshire (or was that 2 years ago)? Have you contacted the Uni of Bedfordshire? I'm the senior scriptwriting lec…

Original Post from Louis Mas
Most recent response from CK Goldiing
DP looking to connect

Hi there, I’m a North London based filmmaker / DP looking for creative minds to work with.

I love to work on film whenever possible, and I have extensive experience shooting on…

1 response, most recent 10 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Louis.

You've got a real eye for editing — my favourite works from you so far are 'Sometimes', 'All Star' & 'Fragments'. Fragments is beautifully calming & peaceful, espec…

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