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Been out of the constant flow of filmmaking for a while now because of some mental health challenges but I've been working on a couple of scripts as of late and looking to meet up…

Hi Scott,

I would love to collaborate on a project with you. Are you baed in London?

Best,

Matilda

Hi Producers,

I’m a Leeds-born, London-based writer /director looking for experienced producers to collaborate on two new short film scripts (one 15mins, one 3-4mins) and to seek…

Hi Colm, thanks so much for your message! Didn't realise that was the best way to do it - super useful to have the info now! Thanks again! :) Very Best, Varun

Been off the short film circuit for a while. This is my first shooters post in forever.

Since my last short, it looks like festivals now want you to have a trailer to accompany …

Hi Nadaav, If you’re looking for people to work with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can do this …

FRANCK RIBIERE produced the neo-classic horror - INSIDE, is a prime mover in what's now recognised as the new wave of French Extreme cinema and co-produced a few belting Spanish …

Anyone who dug this podcast and/or is interested in the Grand-Guignol there's a great event at Miskatonic Institute in central London on 7 Feb discussing the HORROR AND HILARITY: …

Hi SP,

I am finishing a 28 min short documentary for NHS education. It is a "documentary" because it is based on academic research conducted by my producers (for which they own I…

I doubt you can even get e&o if you want it, you'll need to show full chains of title and contracts and releases etc., and the cost would be pretty hefty if you could. It's r…

Hello,

I'll be leaving for the States in a few days for a commercial job. It's commissioned and paid by and UK client, even though our locations/participants will be American.

W…

Apologies for being so late in thanking you all for your replies and your help. Just to let you know, we eventually went with the standard release forms we use in the UK (so under…

Dear Shooters.

I have recently directed and produced a black & white comedy silent short film (7 minutes length) in which I am impersonating, as an actress, Charlie Chaplin's…

Thank you Glyn. I’ll drop you a message for the discount code.

Many thanks,

Alexandra!!!

Hi All,

I need some advice on what equipment is best to buy/ hire for a short documentary film. The quality need to be high (big screen), but I have a low budget.
I will be filmi…

I spotted this logical bit of kit the other day; might be good if there are quite a few interior interviews - combines support for camera, lights and sound - https://www.squidrig…

Hello Helen.

I've not been unable to reply to your messages because Google says that there's a serious security issue with that part of Shooting Peoples website and simply won't…

Great stuff Colm

It's working properly now

Regards

John

Hello SP world

I have a piece of spoken word that was well received and I'd like to make it into a short film. I have some vague ideas about how to do it visually, but I think I …

Check out my friend's short ... Clive Ashenden is a great director and I've worked with him on a short we premiered at Raindance ... https://vimeo.com/136934830

I can spend days googling "short script contest" and find loads of international competitions but - considering they all come at a price (entry fee) - which are the ones you consi…

Hey guys,

I've just moved to Bristol, and looking to connect with other filmmakers of all types in the area. if you'd like to say hi I'd love to hear from you!

Matt

Hi Matt,
There is a writer's group that has started on Facebook called 'write then socialise.' They are spread across the country but there is one that meets in Bristol which is r…

Hi, sorry if this is a ridiculous question, but I'm wondering what factors are taken into account when someone reads a script and figures out how much it will cost to make?

I'm a…

Hi James,

It’s not a directors job to see what it will cost to make something. An Assistant Director is more likely to have a better grasp on things as they would do the shooting…

A treatment has been undertaken, based upon my novel 'The Major and Miner', the first book of a trilogy, but could be read and produced as a single historical thriller. If there …

Hello Shooters!!!

I would like to ask if anyone knows some website with license free music? I need to find a score for my 7 minutes silent short film.

Thank you,

Alexandra!!!

Thank you all for your answers, I appreciate that..

Alexandra!!!

Hi guys.

Wondering if anyone can help please.

I have some line of dialogue in English that need to be translated into Puerto Rican Spanish, not normal Spanish.

The characters a…

Hi,

I can help I know a few Puerto rican Spanish women that can do this send me an email stepheyb@icloud.com.

I look forward to hearing from you soon

Stephanie

Hi everyone,

I'm one half of the team behind Inkwell Productions, and we've recently rebuilt our website. Please feel free to check it out here: https://www.inkwellproductions.co…

Please accept my sincerest apologies for anyone reading this tomorrow morning but just spotted this amazing offer from Chris Jones. "I personally cannot recommend this offer highl…

Hi Mark, really excellent news and you're very welcome indeed. I'm so very pleased that someone was able to take advantage of the offer, a really incredible discount, thank you fo…

When a major production company has to contact me directly as they've received no reply from my agent, I think its time to look for new representation.
I have a feature film scrip…

A friend was applying to the NFS Filmmaking Masters degree but it has been cancelled for the next year.

Can anyone recommend or suggest any others? Preferably in the North of En…

Uni of York TFTV dept have amazing facilities and MA courses in production & post production.

Hello Everyone,

I am a freelance sound recordist/ sound designer. I am part of 'Audiopia' ( audiopia.co.uk ) which is a group of sound recordists and sound designers who work tog…

Vasco de Sousa - Yes we have a bases in Carmarthen, Wales and Surrey!

Can anyone explain what 'TD' stands for?

OK. Thanks.

Pretty much says it all in the title. I have shared the concept with some friends in the industry and they have all, without any prompting, said the same thing. So I want to share…

Such a tough one - a pop promo music video needs to fit the song, and of course your film may or may not require big money to make. Basically, as Kristopher says, storyboard it i…

Is Cool Runnings politically incorrect now? Someone told me it was. Then again, this was an academic, who is offended by everything.

Anyway, I hope I don't offend anyone by usi…

Ray, what are you trying to do? This if four months old, and should be buried.

Some of the worst jobs are written by those who seem to spam the "get people" section with "expenses only" or "low pay" projects that never get made.

Also, some terrible answers …

Good point about me posting too much.

Another feature that may be useful is the ability to save discussions, like we had in the old days (and we have for jobs and has finally ret…