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Original Post from Burning Chrome
Most recent response from Rudolf Kremers
Does Script Pitch actually work?

Has any producer or director found a project or connected with a writer via Script Pitch? Have any writers posting on Script Pitch had requests for scripts or even had a script pr…

19 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

@Andy Conway
Nice! I signed up to several :-)

Original Post from James Berkery
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Is there a section on this site for people just based in Europe?

I'm new to the site and based in London.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

I think there are more Brits on her than any other nationality! And of those, the highest concentration is certainly London :)

Original Post from Devon Calhoun
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Where can I find great film scores for situational events ?

Film/Music Composer Joseph Trapanse have great style in film scoring. His work definitely motivate mines to perfection. Without using his work to enhance mines due to copyright is…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Are you looking for recorded music or a composer.

For recorded music, just ask the people who made it - loads of amazing stuff on Soundcloud, much of it by unknowns, so cheap to …

Original Post from Rhys Holland
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Should I give up the day job to start taking filmmaking more serious?

So I left university 2 years ago and since then haven't made a film at all! I absolutely love making films and I consider myself pretty good when I set my mind to it. But for the …

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

Hi Rhys, You stated : "I have not been able to commit my time to the more important things in life."

With that admission, I'd follow Richard's advice, above, and recommend "No".…

Original Post from Chris Purdie
Most recent response from Louise Templeton
A question about casting for EXTREMELY low budget projects

Hi there Shooters

I've been on here for a long time, but rarely post anything.
I'll get to the point. I am an independent filmmaker, mostly making films for various art/music pro…

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

I agree with Janet's comment above: have a look at the Equity website and look at their guidelines on low pay/no pay.....if you want decent actors you should do them the courtesy …

Original Post from richard kelly
viral online marketing-funding

Hello from richard,i have a film script based on a graphic novel by me for a low-budget horror film.
I have a plan to try to raise funds through VENTURE GIANT. No funds raised ye…

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

Hello from richard,my graphic novel is creator owned-written by me,it is supposed to be on www.creatorownedgraphicnovels.co.uk it will be in a month or so,it is my site,i am also …

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Harrington Day
Development, treatment and script advice and notes services?

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

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

Hi Sherice

I am looking for help to get my film script to a professional standard. Can you help? I'm new to screenplay writing. I have written 7 pages as an example which I can s…

Original Post from Sukey Richardson
Can anyone recommend a good documentary course?

I'd like to do a relatively short documentary course, 4-8 weeks and there are a few (Raindance, Met, NFTS, UCL). Would like to hear form anyone who's been on them and hear their f…

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

Thanks all for the suggestions, it's been really helpful.

Original Post from allan birkin
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
i would like to make a film i have written that includes the bay city rollers in there past and pr…

all thoughts welcome ...from being an actor or actress in the movie ...to being a part of the fundraising to produce ....if your the worlds wealthiest bay city roller fan ...then …

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

Sorry - OST Official SoundTrack (a CD of the film music, any special recordings, etc).
Doughnut-style top and tail - think Titanic, the modern Rose on the search boat story was al…

Original Post from Stephan Burn
Oh Canada

Hi all,

I'm going to be Toronto based a lot of this next year, and was wondering if there's much of a Canadian sub-community on Shooting People?
I know there's a great filmmaking…

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

Oh, I don't know about that group Tim, thanks! Where can I find it?
Cheers,

Stephan

Original Post from Rick Antonsson
Crowdfunding and if any North West Shooters want to get involved...

Hello Shooters,

I'm making a very low budget film with a small cast and crew. I'd appreciate any pledges on this, even if it's just pence, really really. Strangers to me on here,…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Rickardo Beckles-Burrowes
Finding representation

Reading through this article on screenwriting agents, managers or entertainment lawyer: http://bit.ly/1QX8jJv, I wondered what were the ways you went about finding representation?

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Abraham Brody
Most recent response from Augustin Muanda
Looking for video editing help in exchange for soundtrack/music

Hello,

I am an artist and musician also working in video. I am looking for someone based in East London who would be willing to give me a few lessons/help in video editing progra…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Please contact me on 07940352284, I can help you.

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Got a Treatment or a script you want feedback on? NY Discount!

Hello Again,

You've probably all seen my post by now, but I just wanted to let you know for New Years, I'm offering a special discount on my services, if you want a treatment or …

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Matt Jamie
Most recent response from John Lubran
is a film shoot tax deductible?

As a freelance film maker there are lots of things I can claim as expenses for tax. I'm wondering though if I make a short film which is self-funded, can i claim all the expenses…

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

This post happened three years ago! The responses were excellent. I would add however that people ought not be quite so kow towing to the erroneous presumption of the powers of H…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Looking for help in development?

i Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service? I've been offering these services for a few months now and have had great feed…

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

If anyone else is looking for any helps with development of shooting schedules feel free to drop me a message,

Happy Christmas!

Original Post from Steve Deery
Most recent response from Charles Harris
Screenwriter looking for an agent / management. Any pointers, suggestions?

Written several feature scripts and a large chuck of a mini-series. But really need an agent or management to move the projects forward. Doubtless if I had an offer from Netflix I…

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

Hi Steve - the two are not mutually incompatible. I've had three agents so far in my time. One got me loads of work in one area, but only that area. The second was highly prestigi…

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Jameson First Shot Q&A

At the last Shooters in the Pub in London, we partnered with Jameson First Shot - a film competition that I’ve written more about here: http://bit.ly/CathBlog.

We got behind the …

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

Hi Jonathan. Yes the limitation is on the script length, not the length of the film.

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Finding camera op work in London - advice

I've very recently moved to London and would like some advice on finding work as a camera op now I'm here.

I don't know if this is against SP guidelines, in terms of mentioning o…

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

Should have been more specific in original post.

Preferred areas would definitely be doco, music vid and drama.

Original Post from Rich Peppiatt
Most recent response from Charlotte Regan
DESK SPACE AVAILABLE - Great Bethnal Green Location

I'm looking for a fellow filmmaker/creative/sane human being (admittedly, those three don't always go together...) to share my office in a great quirky little studio on Cambridge …

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Hi, I'd love to get some photos sent over if its still available!

Original Post from Sally Fenaux Barleycorn
How do you develop your skills?

Hello everyone!
Me and a colleague are developing a project to help filmmakers develop their skills in their primary or secondary role in the filmmaking process. We have created t…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Howard Davidson
Most recent response from John Lubran
What is meant by 'it will be fun' when on a freebie/low-pay job ad?

I've seen that often in ads for low/no pay. 'it will be fun', 'it will be a fun project'. I think I have a different definition of fun. My fun is not working for free for 12 hours…

17 responses, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

If FUN means enjoyment then fun in that context has a variable value that differs from individual to individual. I'll always take, with a big pinch of salt, any advert that seeks…

Original Post from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Want to win a cinema?

There's a competition in Screen Trade (trade mag for cinemas) this month to win a cinema. A whole cinema. 400 seats, 2 screens, projectors, car park, staff, apartment, a whole c…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Wow Paddy I hope you win!

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Toby Roberts
Are you looking for help in development?

Hi Guys,

I have posted a couple of times and had great feedback and questions from you guys, so I just wanted to throw it out there again,

Just wondering if anyone is intereste…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Sherice

I'd be interested talking to you about this. Please email me: toby1kenoby@yahoo.com.

Cheers
Toby

Original Post from Jay Cantebrigge
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Gaining more set experience with directors

I'm keen to work with others to gain more set experience in different environments but I'm unable to work for free. I have been applying for some expenses and low paid work on her…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

In honesty, agencies won't be a lot of help for paid runner work. The reality is that more people want paid runner work than there are jobs, which is why you're running up agains…

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