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Original Post from stephen southouse
Most recent response from Helen Jack
2 scripts available

I have two feature length scripts available, Ave Maria a story of schizophrenia, and Raven House a vampire story set in a brothel.
Please get back to me if you're interested in ta…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Stephen,

You may have already added your script here, but if not, I recommend you add some further details about your writing to the Script Pitch area of the website. You can …

Original Post from Kevin Rainey
Most recent response from Rema Chandran
Want to just shoot some stuff in London?

I'm a self taught amateur writer/director. I'm looking for people with a similar background to put a crew together to collaborate on each others projects/ideas.

The aim is first…

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

Hi Kevin (and everyone else on this thread)!
I am very much in the same boat as well. Like all of you, I don't have too much experience, but bags of passion. I'm a writer, working…

Original Post from george amponsah
Most recent response from Helen Jack
I am a BAFTA nominated documentary director now making my first forays into dramatic fiction. I nee…

I am a BAFTA nominated documentary director now making my first forays into dramatic fiction. I need twelve 2X3 inch storyboards done that represent a fragment of a scene from the…

1 response, most recent 7 years, 5 months ago.

Hi George,

I know you were looking for someone at short notice, but if you still have time, I suggest posting into the 'Production' > 'Get People' (https://shootingpeople.org/…

Original Post from Tom McCagherty
Most recent response from Patricia McCormack
DOP Looking for new directors to work with. Beer/coffee?

Hey all,

I'm a London based DOP and I'm looking to meet up with some new directors or producers.
If you fancy having a chat over a beer or coffee, then get in touch.
Or if you…

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

Hi Tom,

Your reel looks great. I have a script for a short film Im going to make and looking for a DOP. Would be great to grab a coffee to discuss?
Best
Patricia

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Come to the South London Filmmakers Networking Night - Tue 6th Mar - The Falcon Pub, Clapham Juncti…

Come to the South London Filmmakers Networking Night - Tue 6th Mar - The Falcon Pub, Clapham Junction!

• What we'll do
We will be getting to know each other and the projects we a…

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

8pm. Visit https://www.meetup.com/South-London-Filmmakers-Meetup/events/247664069/ for latest info.

Original Post from James Ian Gray
Most recent response from Ash Joseph
I'm a Cinematographer looking to meet Directors and Producers. Drink?

I'm a Cinematographer looking to meet Directors and Producers.
Would anyone be up for meeting (London based) for an informal chat?
Just to throw some ideas out there and get some …

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

I'm not a director, more of a DOP/generalist type, but you had me at beer. If you fancy chatting, give me a tinkle. Always keen to be doing things and meeting new people.

kamikaz…

Original Post from Hedley England
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Director available for drama projects

Hi,
I've made a short I sold to HBO, other shorts and actor showreels, and have a background in broadcast TV. I'm keen to find more drama opportunities if anyone is looking for a …

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

Hi Hedley,

I recommend you search the jobs directory, as there are a number of Shooters looking to use a composer.

If you click on Production > Get Work and look for work und…

Original Post from Dorota Krimmel
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Short film ( 5-10 minutes) director fees, Equity, per day in UK?

Hi,

I'm an actress who wants to make a short film based on my script. It would be 5-10 minutes long. How much it would cost per day (on average) to hire a director and DP. I want…

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

I think that's a smart move Dorota, it's just not appropriate at this scale or really until you're spending a maybe half a million or more.

Original Post from Francesco Bori
Crewing up? Experienced Cinematographer looking for projects

Hello all,
I am an accomplished Cinematographer who has been working the past two years in Canada. I am back and based in London and Oxford primarily at current.
I own some nice …

7 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from WAYNE CURTIS-TRAVIS
Most recent response from Len evans
I have a horror script based upon Dartmoor looking for interested parties to produce/finance it. I …

I hate wasting time, its all we have. I know this screenplay will be a financial success, not least because of its content. I need to get it made. Surely there are others out ther…

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

Hi Get in touch lenevans1000@aol.com or phone 07957887198

Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Screenwriter/Script Doctor/Script Editor available for hire

Hi everyone,

I am an established screenwriter with extensive experience in writing features, shorts and for television.

I am offering services to complete script reports and re…

7 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Steven Wyatt
I'm a DOP looking for collaborators (Producers/Directors/Writers)

My name is Steven Wyatt, and I'm a DOP. I'm reaching out to the community looking out for Directors/Producers and screen writers to collaborate on short film projects. I'd love to…

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

Thank you for all the responses so far, would love to hear from the north west area and manchester. Filmmakers, Directors, Producers and Writers all welcome!

All the best
Steve

Original Post from Michael Callaghan
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Seeking a Director/Producer for a Comedy Short

Hello, I'm looking for a Director/Producer/Collaborator for a five-minute comedy short.

I have a small handful of comedy writing credits and I'm now keen on turning an existing s…

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

Hi Michael,

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 oth…

Original Post from Matteo Valentini
Most recent response from Rane Fisher
Who wants to create a new team?

Hi all! I'm Matteo Valentini, screenwriter with two full-length films in pre-production already.
What I want to propose to you today is to help me to bring a short I have recently…

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

I make a lot of neat sounds and music and I would love to help!

Original Post from James Heath
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Calling filmmakers in Scotland

Are you a filmmaker in Scotland?

I'm a feature producer, who moved to Edinburgh at the end of last year having been producing in London for ten years. My production company can …

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

Hi James,

A reminder that you can also use the Member Search directory on the Shooting People website to find other members in Scotland. Just go to 'Community' > 'Member Searc…

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 Michele Vicenti
Any fiction / docu production during Christmas in London area?

Hi all,

I'm here in London area around Christmas with no particular plans, if there is anyone who plans to film anything cool (shorts, guerrilla filmmaking, docu, moku, reality s…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Olena Kucherova
UK Collaborative Team to start

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 …

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

Hi, Kasper.
You can come tomorrow for a meeting of collaborators, on Thursday, 7th of the December 2017, from 19:00 to 21:00 in Ickenham, Glebe Road, UB10 8PD. We will meet up in …

Original Post from stephen southouse
Collaborators wanted for feature drama

Collaborators wanted who can also bring some cash to a
Vampire drama set in a Victorian brothel.
Here's a trailer: https://youtu.be/wZMCXE0NVdk
Script ready to go. Message me…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Tom Lemmon
Most recent response from Josh Hughes
Looking for collaborators to create a documentary about the hilariously tragic world of "Multi-Leve…

I've got no experience in making films, but am really interested and want to give it a shot! I've been doing a lot of research on Multi-Level Marketing schemes (MLMs) ever since m…

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

Hi Tom, I'm a documentary filmmaker and cameraman. Sounds like an interesting potential film, I'm currently on the look out for new projects. Can you send me more details?

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors, editors & actresses in South London …

Hello, I am looking for new directors, screenwriters, runners, actors & actresses in and around the South East London area. If you are starting out with DSLR, Smartphones or e…

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

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Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Writer/Director Seeking UK (ideally London) Based Producer! YOU?

YOU: are a London based producer with at least two short films under your belt.
YOU: are you looking for a new collaborator/writer/director.
YOU: would like to make a new exciti…

7 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Shepperton Screenwriting Festival Earlybird Discount

Hi Guys,

Hope you're having a great day, just wanted to let you know that for the rest of November there is a 10% off discount code for entry into the Shepperton Screenwriting Fe…

7 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sean McConville
Are there any experienced/trained production designers on here?

I am making a low-budget feature film and seeking advice re the pros and cons of building a set versus finding a real location. As a filmmaker I'm aware of the creative pros re sh…

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

Yep, Berlin's less expensive for sure. Thanks for your thoughts, Paddy. Sean

Original Post from Channel Mitchell
Most recent response from Thiago Vono
'Perform nude?' field in SP actor profiles: Appropriate?

In the light of current revelations about industry abuse, is it appropriate for Shooting People's actor profiles to have a 'perform nude?' field? It could, in effect, make it easy…

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

I believe that usually actor who are willing to do nudity doesn't see nudity such as a big deal. It's just acting.

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