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Hi Shooters,

Hope you're all well.

This post is a half-complaint, half-suggestion to SP.

I'm not sure if I'm in the minority here but over the last year, I have sent my short/…

Hi Andrew. I wander if a comment section like the ebay or anything that would log your knowledge of a person non response? I'm imagining there are many people on this site who are…

Your story could have incredible twists and turns, leaving the audience wondering what’s next! But, unfortunately, if the characters are average - then they won’t care too much fo…

I’m putting together a short film and I need a small van without company logos or writing on it. I have tried many van hire companies, but no joy without any writing on the sides.…

very able actor here with blue 2010 Nemo with rusty roof rack and replaced white rear door. MOT in April...so may not be available after 15th if things don't go to plan... it's a …

Hi everyone, hope you've been keeping safe and well! I'm a filmmaker turned translator based in London. Just been curious to find out if anyone needs/ would need their scripts, fi…

Hi Emma, hope all is well. This is something of interest potentially. Please could you send English and Chinese samples of a few pages of script you have translated from English i…

Hi SP community!

I’m an early career director and have decent experience working as a PA for non-union jobs in Canada. However I am now new to the UK (but I have the right so wor…

The union for camera operators is BECTU. https://bectu.org.uk/join/
They deal with most below the line talent in British film and TV.

In particular I'm looking a for a maisonette/house.

-Interiors needed only.

-Dated decor.

-Access to Kitchen, Bathroom, Living Room and Bedroom (could be 2 separate locations …

Hi all.

I'm a scriptwriter and producer looking to produce and distribute my first Horror feature.

I have a script, no budget as yet but am looking for Directors, Cinematogrape…

Awesome. Congrats to you for making it this far with your ideas and ambition, and for reaching out to us like-minded indie film people.
I’m a composer by trade (don’t worry, it…

We received the following request from the Information Commissioner's Office (the ico) addressed to our company asking:

Data protection: does UKFILM.CO LTD need to register?

Yo…

I very much like your story Marlom. Along with the likes of Gina Miller and the lord justices of the Supreme Court it's clear that much Statute Legislation is lacking the integrit…

Hi all.

Looking for a camera person, sound recordist and 1st Ad for a feature we are filming in April for 7 to 10 days.

We need someone who has their own camera and happy to wo…

Hi Paul,

Thanks for reaching out.

I posted this to see if there was any interest in working on this type of project. I realise it was probably the wrong place to post this type …

Hello from Richard, I have directed 3 short films. I am looking for finance of several hundred pounds for my next
short film. It is set in world war2. I would need a direct email …

Hi Richard,

Similar posts come up a lot, and get very little attention for a few reasons -

1) Know your audience - people here are almost all looking for money for their own pr…

Hello,

I am a Romanian film director who has recently moved to London. I am in the pre-production stage of a short film that will be shot in English, with a cast comprised of an …

Nice to hear.how much fund you are looking for?please message me

Hey!

Any producers looking to collaborate on a mini web-series? Six epiosdes, each episode around 15-20 minutes long. The locations are minimal as are the characters (most of the…

Whats the budget.drop me a message please

Hello, I am a composer, producer of Dance music/ EDM with over 100 tracks, covering House/ deep house, through to nostalgia and chillout/ poolside. So if you have a club scene etc…

I am a currently in a masters degree course in film with practice at the university of kent. Collaborators and volunteers living in Canterbury and its surroundings are welcome to …

The best place to find cast and crew collaborators/volunteers is by posting into Production - shootingpeople.org/production

Hey,

Hope you're all safe and well. The pandemic has, like many filmmakers, made me more driven and determined to really go for it when it's possible to do so once again. One of …

Hi Lee, I'm a filmmaker based in England and Budapest. Hoping to get back to Budapest by May. I'd like to meet you. Terri - drop me a line on terri@fussenfilms.com if you feel l…

After someone who has some expert knowledge in UK criminal prosecution. Been working on a new drama script that will include some prison sentences for various crimes and would lik…

That link's really helpful

Thanks Alwyne

Any information on required papers/insurance in order to film, as well as for my actor to legally cross the border from Cardiff to Somerset, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks s…

Thanks everyone for your comments, very much appreciated.

Dear Shooters,

Could you please take a moment to watch and give me some feedback for my Video Reel?

https://vimeo.com/498666824

All the camera work, sound and editing are done …

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I currently have a 2011 Macbook Pro which is too old for any FCP versions. I'm taking a filmmaking class and shooting low-budget shorts on a Panasonic g85 (4K mirrorless). I'm n…

You should also be able to find training material for Davinci Resolve directly from Blackmagic’s website. It’s quite in depth stuff. But it’s all free!

Hi all,

I'm currently producing a low-budget sci-fi short film (about 2-3 minutes) and we're after a VFX artist to work with the team to help us achieve the slightly complicated…

Hi Rob,

Your project sounds great!

The best place to find collaborators is by posting into the "Production" section of our website. You can find it here: https://shootingpeople.…

Hi there, I am an actress in need of new material. I am looking to find a script writer who might be able to commission a stand alone scene or an isolated scene from an existing s…

Hi Minna. I've got a monologues for a young woman email me johncollings50@hotmail.com

https://ifilmthings.com/dan-harmon-story-circle/

Hi,

apart from ShootingPeople, any recommendations regarding where/how to look for a Producer, and other production-related roles for a first short film?
I'm a writer/director, a…

Thanks for the suggestion
I don't have an investor yet, so we're operating on 0 budget.
Working on a proof-of-concept trailer at the moment, to try and raise some funding.

Dear All,

Was anyone close friends with director/producer Johnny Kervorkian, who would be able to DM me details of a family contact or his partner? I worked with Johnny for seven…

Hi Dean,

Yes it was very sad, as Johnny was a lovely guy. Thanks, I will contact Jack.

Kind regards,

Wayne

I’m currently about to begin trying to write a short film but I’m still unfamiliar with the basic format and the usual length of a short film script.

Hi Baghwant, if you want to learn more about writing a short film including length and layout, I have a series of blogs and YouTube videos that answer these very questions and mor…