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Hi All,

As a freelance videographer and photographer, music video production is something I would like to specialise in. However, it proves to be incredibly difficult!

Since gra…

Oops - back to the actual question ;-) Be a runner for anything, talk to camera and electrical depts, they might take a trainee for a video, then you're in the right place to net…

Initially I need a film and literary agebt. It was originally a film script. I converted it to a novel. Looking now for a good agent, later colaberation. Any suggestions?

Hi, I'm interested in reading either the film script or the novel, but would it be possible to PM a synopsis or outline of the script first though please?
Many thanks
Kindest rega…

Hi there, Anyone know a production house able to make DVD/Blue Ray and potentially a DCP for Feature Film? London based and reasonably priced. Thank you! :)

We can get all these done at very good rate, plus you'll get -10% discount as a member of Shooting People!
We are based in Central London (Kings Cross /Russell Square area). www.e…

Hi,
Could you recommend an agent/agency for a writer/director that accepts emerging filmmakers? My new short film will be screened at the BFI and I'd like to seize the opportunity…

Hello! Here I am, once again, asking for advice.

For the last year or so I've been working on a documentary that my co-director and I shot in the Caribbean. We are now approachin…

I did some finishing work and subtitles last year on an Indie UK gangster feature film which had similar issues in terms of slang and some non-English swear words (mostly mixed Pu…

Dear community,

I am a Brazilian DOP based in South London with my own kit looking for projects based on Commercial/Narrative/Documentary work as I was wondering if anyone here …

Mailed you!

Hi,

I'm trying to build myself as a script writer and some people I've come across have mentioned that they sell their scripts. I've seen some sites that talk of selling scripts…

I've been writing for 17 years and only ever been paid for a short twice. Most of the time you get them made to further your career (Get a name for yourself). There's just no mo…

Hi everyone,
I am writing/directing a short contemporary, fantasy film in the mood of a "Twilight Zone"/"Black Mirror" episode titled "The Writ".

Logline: The Writ is a dramatic…

Thanks Colm,

Sorted now.

I have two short films I am looking to create DCPs for. One film I've produced and one I've directed.

I would love to hear any practical advice on creating your own DCPs.

Any s…

Thank you so much for all the really helpful responses!

I'm quite lucky that I have a good friend who works as a projectionist at an indie cinema near me so she'll be able to te…

Hi everyone,

I've been writing/directing short films for over a decade now and in that time I have developed a keen eye for what works and what doesn't in short films scripts. As…

I have recently started a limited company for the production of a short film that I am working on. At what point do I need to register for Corporation tax if I don’t expect any in…

Many thanks Paddy! That is very helpful. I created the company partly for the limited liability aspect and partly to use this as a learning experience (and from that point of view…

We're looking for ambitious local actors, actresses, production crew, film, camera, editor, make-up etc to form a local group. We are based in Essex near Lakeside (Dartford Crossi…

Hi!

I am currently in the edit on a short documentary about the rise of an up and coming band based in Brighton. It is an independent film we are hoping to submit to festivals.

…

Good idea, Malcolm.

Hi,

Large dark space (maybe a large garage?) needed for 4 - 6 hours for some tests. I'm filming a projection screen, hence the need for a large dark space.

There's no money for …

Perhaps a crypt in a local church.

One of the many things on my "to do list" is to finally get a website done. But other than putting a showreel up, I don't know what other things should go on a website for a freel…

Try to build the website like you would edit a story. Try to guide the user through the content and not to distract him from too many features. I think this is the main advice I c…

Hey Shooters,

We’ve noticed recently a number of posts into the Ask and Discuss forums from people looking for collaborators or scripts. This is all BRILLIANT. And exactly what w…

Belt and braces! The community discuss and ask sections can also be used to direct interested parties to the additional and more detailed Production pages.

There's more to the r…

Hi, can shooters advise on where best to crowd fund given the many platforms on the net? We are looking to crowd fund a few of our projects. They range from sci-fi, to comedy, to …

Hi John, that's a great idea that we'll definitely look into. Thanks, Molly

Hey Shooters,

We’ve noticed recently a number of posts into the Ask and Discuss forums from people looking for collaborators or scripts. This is all BRILLIANT. And exactly what w…

On the contrary, some paying customers of Shooting People appreciate the open-ended requests for collaboration and offers of collaboration that people freely post in Ask and Discu…

Welcome to deprofundis we have a new horror film festival, we accept horror films up to 30 mins long, inc international, submit if you have anything here is the new link for our…

great thank you Helen, just posted x

Hello Everyone,

I would like your advice on my showreel for sound recording, if you could spare some time to ha a look at it and tell me your thoughts that would be much apprecia…

Hey Guys! I see a lot of productions currently being cast for various roles.

Does anyone have any need for an extra paid of hands to work as a Runner/Production Assistant?

I hav…

Hi Jason,

Incase you've not had a look already, keep an eye on the Production pages for any work that might suit you - https://shootingpeople.org/production/work.

Best of luck w…

Do you require a music composer for your film?

I have a decade of experience in the creating music, including Universal Music, BBC, Ubisoft Warner and many independent record la…

Hi there Paul

Good to hear from you,

Not sure why but for some reason I am unable to message you directly on your shooting people profile,
Would it be possible to send me a di…

One of our characters aged 40:50 endures a torture scene where the following effects would need to be applied.

1 - two paper cuts across his left cheek
2 - his left eye brow is s…

Hi Imran, answers depend on,
what sort of a budget do you have?
do you need close ups of the damage?
how hi-def are your cameras?
Paper cuts are not difficult. To start with they …

Which pubs out there screen short films and encourages filmmakers networking? Top 5 or 10? Thanks in advance guys and girls!!!

Hi everyone,
I co-run Forest Film Club. We have a monthly short film evening called Short Film Thursdays which is at The Birds in Leytonstone on the last Thursday of every month.…

I am just renewing my insurance with Hencilla Canworth, who to date have been excellent, but they will not cover my equipment in my car as it does not have an alarm on it. This k…

Hi Craig, we'd be happy to have a chat with you around your insurance requirements. Please call us on 02082564932. Thanks Macaulay Monahan from Performance Film & Media Insura…