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Original Post from Sharon Axcell
For all you Hollywood writers out there....

Might prove useful/ interesting...!
https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2017-spec-script-deal-list-cbd371d6ab39

7 years, 6 months ago
Most recent response from shirley day
Scripts for Three Actors (X3 male)

I am after script's that two drama school graduates and another actor currently in Peaky Blinders can use... get funding, Director, proudcer etc on board with.

After fairly simpl…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Christian I am a writer / director / producer for film and theatre. Ive had six feature commissions in the past 18 months. I often think it's best to get something commissioned…

Original Post from Marie-Helene Boyd
Most recent response from Dan Hibbert
collaboration for a webserie

Hi Guys,
I am looking for various crew to collaborate with.

I am looking to create a YouTube Web-series. I have the pilot script ready.

I am hoping to get funding and will launc…

8 responses, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Marie,

I'm a composer and sound designer - would love to help out if you are interested! Would be happy to share previous work with you.

Dan

Original Post from Sahera Khan
I am seeking a producer

I am a Director but I have also Co-Director as well.

It would be my first time as a Director.

I am looking for a female Producer for a short film to assisting the funding.

The …

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Helen

Thank you for your lovely advise.
Grateful for your understanding what I asked for.
I will gonna do it.

All the best.

Sahera

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Helen Jack
When All you have is a hammer

Marshall Mcluhan said that "the media is the message," meaning the medium determines its own content.

Engineers of social media, including the Shooting People website (and Facebo…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Vasco,

Thanks for posting in - always really interesting to hear about what members most want from Shooting People, and it's invaluable feedback for us.

I think having a spa…

Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Filmmaking teams

I notice that many screenwriters talk about starting a team. While I'm not usually into writing teams, I admit that it worked for Gilbert and Sullivan and those guys who made Nig…

7 responses, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Also, of course, having a wealthy background increases the likelihood that you know other people of similar advantage, and have increasingly connected family contacts. Simply hav…

Original Post from Nat Nollid
What do Shooters think of this low-budget British indie horror film?

The film has been featured in local Kent media:
It can be seen on www.commonsensefilms.uk
The idea came from a lucid dream after watching The Texas Chainsaw Massacre multiple tim…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 6 months ago.

Blonde moment, sorry the film is called THE LEFT HAND PATH, thank you.

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Looking for a writing partner

I am a filmmaker who looking to meet a writer to collaborate with on a short film script in london.

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ade Kosoko
Most recent response from Helen Jack
URGENT: Collaboration with Filmmakers

Hi, my name is Ade and I'm a film director heres my showreel https://vimeo.com/250447622

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

Hi Ade,

If you've not already, I recommend posting into 'Production' > 'Get People' if you're looking for collaborators. This will be the most effective way of finding other s…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Ray Brady
As an introvert, how do I make the best use of filmmakers' networking nights?

Last year, I avoided many networking opportunities in London Film and TV because I was too nervous to go as I didn't know what to say or know anyone who would be there. I also hav…

9 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Angela,
Very nice link, many thanks for sharing. Re: "I’ll try to talk to at least 5 people at every networking event I go to, otherwise there’s no point going at all." so ver…

Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Looking to start a filmmaking group with talented filmmakers

I am a film writer and director looking to start a collective with other talented, determined film professionals of varying skills/experience to start collaborating on a number of…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Helen Jack
48 Trends Reshaping the Film Industry

Hey Shooters,

I'm sure many of you are familiar with the work of Stephen Follows (a fellow Shooter, no less), but for those of you who aren't, he provides a lot of very insightfu…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
How did you raise money for your last feature film?

For our last film, we used a combination of crowdfunding, sales of related products (like a production journal), and basically using as few people as possible and doing the work w…

19 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Sergio,
I understand that some Europeans use dots where English speakers use commas. I found it really annoying when doing spreadsheets.
I remember when I was at Pima Community …

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Most recent response from Sergio Falchi
Experienced DOP looking for documentary / narrative directors

Hi everyone.

My name is Lee Burnett, an experienced DOP located in Hackney, London. I shoot a lot of narrative, music video and documentary. Solid knowledge in lighting and alwa…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Lee, I will write you a PM or e-mail. Thanks for sharing your reel

Original Post from Ryan Pithers
I need someone to take a chance on a passion project of mine

I have written a short film where my script needs a little work done to it. As I need someone to take a chance on the short film based upon my own experiences. That’s all I am loo…

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

hey,

yes i have written the script and it might need some work and improvement. however i need some help getting everything together for it and perhaps more. i hope you are stil…

Original Post from David Roberts
What do you think?: Looking for feedback on 2nd Short

Hi there,

I'm trying to garner some opinions on my recent film, a documentary comedy on how hard it is to be a cat.

I'm particularly looking for feedback on the edit and audio, …

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Thank you James.

Original Post from Jamie Gamache
Most recent response from Rane Fisher
‘51 States’ | A Dystopian Thriller | Equality in film

‘51 States’ is short dystopian thriller set in an all too possible future, where a Sikh wife and mother risks execution in the fight to be reunited with her family.

The film is e…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

I am very new here from the music industry. In my experiences 'off screen' are having been told by several that my work should be in films and video games. I have gotten a lot of …

Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Sharon Axcell
Co-writers or finished Feature Scripts for Micro-budget Feature Production

Dear All,

I am looking for a co-writer to work with me on writing a new feature film script that can be shot this summer on a micro-budget of around £20K. All post production, Ed…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Richard! I've emailed you separately.
Speak soon! Sharon

Original Post from Gary Woods
Freelance Edit Assistant and Assistant/Assembly Editor

Hi,

I am a Freelance Tech Assistant and Assistant/Assembly Editor looking for work and opportunities after just coming out of full time employment. I specialise in a variety of s…

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Michael Sandiford
Render Projects?

Hello, is there a service where you pay someone to render final footage?

2 responses, most recent 7 years, 7 months ago.

If there's a way to get the footage to me I have spare computers going that can render out.

Original Post from Sharon Axcell
Writing Assignments...?

As a writer, I am always looking for good producers who are driven, ambitious, open and have some credibility (as a producer) - and want to explore and expand on their idea(s) to …

7 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Elliott Maguire
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
If I am self-distributing my feature, do I need to set up a distribution company, or can I sell thr…

Hi,

Just looking for some advice, I am going to be self-distributing my feature through VOD next year, and wondered if I was able to distribute through the production company, or…

3 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

How much money is involved? Every company has accounting overheads and if scale isn't there you are just creating expenses to no purpose.

SPV is useful when different groups of p…

Original Post from Olena Kucherova
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, London Collaborative

I believe, many beginners in filmmaking have a dilemma how to start first short and maybe even future film. From one side seems it's an easy part, but from another, require a lot …

23 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Yassin

Thank you very much for an interest toward our collaboration. So far, we are on row stage and right now I am working on a script. When will be chosen day for another me…

Original Post from Lorraine Ogadinma Stodel
Are there are Naija filmmakers who would like to collaborate to make some great films and TV for Ni…

Hey guys and gals!

My people, well done oh!

I was born and lived in Nigeria (P-H and ABA) for 18 years before coming to the UK. (English dad, Igbo mom).

I have written several …

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Nat Nollid
Most recent response from Christopher Jolley
Are there Shooters out there who agree with Brexit & that 21st century political correctness is…

Myself and a colleague want to network with people who agree with Brexit and that much of modern feminism and political correctness has gone too far. We want people who share the …

6 responses, most recent 7 years, 8 months ago.

As a bleeding heart left liberal I am all for open discussion and a forum to build a discussion but it has to be informed on all sides. The names you mention, specifically Katie H…

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