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Original Post from Giulia Gandini
Most recent response from Toby University of Bedfordshire
Oscar longlisted short film MY TIME released online (let me know your thoughts!)

Hi everyone, today I've released on Vimeo my latest short film My Time (a 5 minute drama about a girl who has her first period in class) in collaboration with UN Women UK. My Time…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

Great film with great performances. Some nice touches in the script as well ('study in scarlet', etc.) Well done, Giulia! I'd be interested to know how the various charities were …

Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from John Lubran
Book to Film?

I made a short film with my 5 year old daughter during the lockdown. Just so that I could teach her a bit of filmmaking etc. Well, the film is heavily based on a picture book that…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

First get permission from the books rights holders.

Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Most recent response from William Camilleri
Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of s…

43 responses, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Thing to Watch, Read & Do From Home

Hi Shooters,

I wanted to share some fun things that you can read, watch and do from the comfort of your sofa.

[] Doc House are inviting filmmakers and critics to send your 'Cre…

13 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

'God's Own Country' Director Francis Lee, and actors Josh O Connor and Alec Secareanu will be doing a live Q&A Sunday May 17th 8pm GMT on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watc…

Original Post from Mitchell Tolliday
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location Search for Self Funded feature about a Rock Band

Hi Shooters!

I'm really hoping you can help me out.
I'm directing my first self-funded feature called Murder Ballads about a rock band who will do anything to make it big in the …

1 response, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

I would suggest you think about which is your main location, find that first, then you'll know where you need your unit base, and then you'll know where to start looking for the o…

Original Post from Adolfo Vico
Confessions of a self'isolation

The script I submitted to the BBC Writersroom Interconnected contest wasn't selected but I decided to make a short anyway.
I'm sure some of you also tried, that's why I thought to…

5 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Simon R Pires
Most recent response from Jordan Bunton-Williams
I would like to create an animation but i have no idea where to start, where do I look and does any…

I want to create my first animated movie, but I don't know where to start who to look for or ask

11 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Here is a free tutorial on how to raise funding for the film: https://youtu.be/gU4wnFVnLsI

Original Post from Matus Krajnak
Anyone interested in a romantic comedy drama web-series? (feedback & collaboration)

I’ve finished development of a romantic comedy drama web-series PLANET SEX.
Season 1 includes 5 x 5-min self contained episodes about dating.

Here is the pitch document: https:/…

5 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Felix von Nida
Most recent response from Caroline Bottomley
Any recommendations for Interviewing remotely?

I'm looking at how best to record a series of audio-only interviews during lockdown and am trying to navigate the numerous variables.

The subjects are located in various global …

9 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

And this https://www.guidingtech.com/audio-recording-apps-iphone/ - in case your i/vee has access to another phone they can use for recording

Original Post from Moira Rowan
Most recent response from Jill Owen
Would anyone like to have their music in my film

I am adding music to my feature length film, called 'Elsa and The Riel Dancers' all proceeds of the film will go towards the young Riel Dancers for their education and touring cos…

7 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Yes I could do this. Piano would work very well for this so let me know if you would like me to try? Hope you’re well. Jill

Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Andrea Dagher
Re: Looking to collaborate for my short film

Hey Shooters,

I'm here to build a small talented crew to get my short film script made, and do the rounds at the festival circuit.

It's a bleak drama with dark humour exploring…

13 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Hello Hello,

I am a freelance video editor. I am interested in meeting people and collaborating with them. I took interest in Scriptwriting few years back as well, so if you need…

Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from FATIMA K.W.
What are you up to during lockdown?

Apart from producing clips for picture libraries, I shot around deserted Whitstable where I'm locked down and produced "Ghost Town" https://youtu.be/78_Os6iafnw
Enjoy

1 response, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

I started a video diary to be made into a short which is now morphing into a Corona I don’t know what, I have so much footage....here’s my first entry.
https://youtu.be/yV1xet-Zsm…

Original Post from Rhys Edwards
Does anyone remember/ know this short film?

I'm trying to remember a short film that I once saw. I wonder if anyone can tell me what it was. Basically, of what I remember, it goes like this...

A fisherman (?) is going abou…

7 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Great work by the way Dominic!

Original Post from Antonio Petris
Want to make your movie sounds great? Mindsound Audio Post Production Company

Mindsound is an independent boutique audio post production facility serving both local and international clients and delivering the highest quality standards.

If you need to comp…

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Allister Freeman
Unit stills photographer

Hi all,

I'm a seasoned freelance photographer looking to get into unit stills photography, happy to travel to most places in the UK.

I’ve only recently come across SP and wante…

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Krystian Winszewski
Croydon-based writer seeking South East London-based actors & crew to discuss projects for 2020

Hi, I'm a Croydon-based screenwriter looking to network with as many South East London-based actors and crew with a view to working on projects in 2020.

I want to reach out to as…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 4 months ago.

Hello
I would be interested.
My showreel https://vimeo.com/385667558/fae37d91e3
My websitevhttps://www.krystianwinszewski.com
Best
Krystian

Original Post from Guy Pearson
Want to watch a short film that seems suddenly more relevant?

Years back I made a very silly mocumentary short about a man in self isolation due to an "illness" that seems much more relevant in these times. It's very, very silly though. Shot…

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Queen
''Little Green Street'' short comedy film online!

Dear Shooters.

After premiering at the ''Tate Staff Biennale'' Exhibition show at Tate Modern Art Museum our short comedy film is now available online.

Inspired by the early sho…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 4 months ago.

Hi Alexandra!
I really enjoyed your film and I found it very well thought out and acted. I also liked the black and white Charlie Chaplin theme and can only say congratulations! I…

Original Post from simon Matthews
If you want comedy that isn’t on Netflix? I made some short films.

They have won and lost at many film festivals. All self funded and made with a talented punch of film folk.
Let me know what you think, GOOD and BAD as currently looking to make …

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from simon Matthews
Comedy for Free

If you want comedy that isn’t on Netflix? I made some short films. They have won and lost at many film festivals. Please share, comment, critique.
Any feedback is always apprecia…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Anyone looking for a colourist?

Hey Guys,

I’m about to update my colour grading reel, so I’m offering discounted rates for this week, this is my current reel:

https://vimeo.com/265710452

Drop me a message if …

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Julia Rudd
free storyboard-free mood board-HELP

Hello from Richard- if anyone is interested, I need a mood board, or basic storyboard, for a 2 page micro-budget
short film yet to be done. You will get credit on the film and a c…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

I would be interested in helping out for the storyboard - I've done a couple for my own film projects but never for somebody else's project. If you're still interested please send…

Original Post from Matthew Smith
New Media Hosting Platform for Creatives

I am planing to launch a new media hosting platform for creatives. Currently I'm undertaking a viability study. I have my own ideas for the platform and a research and development…

10 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

Ha Paddy, great minds. We pencilled in a screening room in the members area of the platform, regular premiers, industry invites etc. Its a great idea.

Original Post from Bhavi Satkunarasa
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
How much should a screenwriter charge for the first draft of a film treatment?

I'm starting to get feature film gigs and have been asked what I would charge for the first draft of a treatment for a feature film (funded by an independent film company). I have…

9 responses, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

If you sell the treatment they can ditch you and get someone else to write the script. Agree on a contract to see it through

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Vinca .
Formatting 8 page short film script into PDF for free.

Hello from Richard, this may be something you are either interested in or not. However I am looking
for someone who can format properly into PDF a short film script 8 pages writte…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Richard,
Use free versions Celtx or Studiobinder software to format and then save as a PDF. It's pretty easy to follow the format to structure scenes, dialogue, action, charac…

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