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Original Post from George Wright
Screen International on SP

Hey, nice!

I just saw the screen article on Shooting People. Here if anyone else wants a read :)

www.screendaily.com/news/shooting-people-uk-filmmaking-network-to-close-af…

1 day, 11 hours ago
Original Post from cath le couteur
Recommend: Novel that’d make a great film

Hi all.

I’ve just read a novel by a good friend Andrew Cracknell which I, and several others who’ve read it believe would make a terrific film.

It’s a story that’s set lar…

2 days, 9 hours ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
shooting peoples will stop

I received recently a note that after sooooooooooo many years, SHOOTING PEOPLES WILL STOPPED ????

1 response, most recent 1 week, 3 days ago.

You missed the email and the long thread regarding it? Here's the thread: https://shootingpeople.org/qna/q/sp-changes-endings-are-overrated-this-community-is-brilliant-x/

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Syra Malik
Robert Redford and Sundance

Hi all,

You’ve probably heard Robert Redford has died, and we thought it might be worth giving some background on Sundance for any Shooters who might not know the core story.

1 response, most recent 2 weeks, 2 days ago.

Thank you so much, RIP to one of the Legends!

Original Post from Matthew Lawes-Wickwar
Most recent response from Syra Malik
Emerging Voices Film Foundation - short film fund open!

Emerging Voices Film Foundation Short Film Fund 2025 opens today!

The short film fund, now in its 9th year, is open to emerging filmmakers from underrepresented groups in the …

1 response, most recent 2 weeks, 2 days ago.

Hey Matthew, I am interested to apply plus could i get your contact details sent to my email address pls? Nytisihx@gmail.com. I am looking to network with producers cos I'm workin…

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Laura Jane Sessions
SP Changes: Endings Are Overrated & This Community Is Brilliant X

Hi all, in case you missed our announcement about our closure later in the year, I’ve posted it here again below. Meanwhile, we’re cracking on with a very busy schedule. Hope to …

34 responses, most recent 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

I'm gutted to hear SP is closing its doors. I started in the industry 28 years ago and have been a SP member since the start. It's has been a resource, a jobs board and community.…

Original Post from Cecile Sinclair
Post-production is finished; Now What? How to promote a short film

Hello SP !
After some hiccoughs our short film is finally finished. But how to promote it ?
How to do you know which film festivals are worth entering? How do you get publicati…

3 responses, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Thank you so much Alwyne !

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, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Igor Ismail
Actor

Hello :) I'm actor and happy to join a project! I am Igor Ismail and please check my spotlight in my profile tel 07455009700

3 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Gill Ahn
Most recent response from Sergio Mendes
Finding Crew inRome - or fly them from UK?

I'm back onSP after a few years break, and trying to shoot an Indie film in Rome, where I'm based right now. I have spent 4 months going round the houses, trying to find crew, you…

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

Hi Gill, just sent you a message. Thanks.

Original Post from Benjamin Kent
Most recent response from Tom Cressey
Introduction

Hi,
I'm Benjy and I just joined. I am a creative director and producer with over a decade of experience. I am originally from Ghana but now live in Milton Keynes. I have experie…

1 response, most recent 4 months ago.

Hi Benjy, welcome to Shooting People! I’m a DoP based in Northampton, so not far away at all. It would be great to catch up with you some time.

https://www.instagram.com/tom_cr…

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, (…

4 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Straight 8 2025 World Premiere

Hey shooters,

The straight 8 World Premiere is coming up on Saturday 24 May at the BFI IMAX - a wild celebration of lo-fi ingenuity and cinematic bravery, all shot on a single …

4 responses, most recent 4 months, 2 weeks ago.

SHOOTERS IN CANNES! If you are there, then grab a last minute ticket to the Screening TONIGHT!
https://mailchi.mp/straight8/straight82025tickets?e=6d320dbb63

Tix available at …

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 4 months, 2 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 Keith Symons
I'm available for stills and bts photographic assignments

Hey folks, I'm looking for my next assignment and I'm booking now, please do get in touch if you need images for your upcoming project, film, tv, theatre, festival or music event …

4 months, 2 weeks 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, …

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Corina Andrian
INTIMACY COORDINATOR looking for productions

Hi everyone,
I am a London-based INTIMACY COORDINATOR looking for productions, I work internationally!

CV/training here: https://www.corina-andrian.com/intimacy-coordinator
I…

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer

I'm a composer looking to collaborate. I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My website:  https://www.sarahblair.c…

5 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from JR Rodriguez
The Righteous Gemstones...

Not sure if you're a fan, but it's a fantastic set to be on. I was fortunate enough to spend a day with Danny McBride, Jody Hill and the incredible crew and I'm on this week's epi…

6 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Seeking Film makers

I'm a composer looking to collaborate!

I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My website:  https://www.sarahblai…

6 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Available

Hi there

I'm a composer looking for inspirational projects.

I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My websi…

7 months ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Available

Hi there

I'm a composer looking for inspirational projects.

I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My websit…

7 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Available

Hi there

I'm a composer looking for inspirational projects. 

I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My websi…

7 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Phoebe Cleghorn
Most recent response from Charly Faye
Free newsletter - inspiration, events + opportunities

Hey shooters,

I'd be very grateful if you could subscribe to The Gallerist - my fortnightly newsletter of inspiration, events and opportunities for people working and/or inter…

5 responses, most recent 8 months ago.

Sounds like a great Newsletter, Phoebe! Can’t wait to take a read

Original Post from Aaisha Zaid
Job opportunities

Hi everyone, my name is Aaisha and I am a junior producer and editor. I was wondering is it just me that the job market especially in film and TV are going extremely slow. That th…

8 months ago
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