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I am currently studying a BA in Design at Goldsmiths University and am looking for a work placement in filmmaking, specifically in documentary! I would love to learn from anyone i…

Thank you Nathalie, look forward to hearing from you. Emily

Hello,

I am an Actor based in London.

I have noticed here on Shooting People in a recent thread and also from meeting Directors that there are Directors who would like more exp…

I set up a Wednesday group with a group of actor friends when I was at London film school. The room was free because I was a student, so no-one had to pay for anything except tra…

Hi Shooters, Directors UK are rotating out most of their board member positions this year and are seeking members to apply as candidates.

In order to apply myself I'm seeking Dir…

Directors UK are really on the up and I really like their new premises. I went to a joint Directors UK/BSC event last week and it was really good; if noisy. Just thought I'd say…

Hi Shooters,

I am a writer/director who has just relocated from London to Bournemouth and I’d love to hear from any producers, directors, DoPs and other technicians in the area a…

Made several flicks with Bournemouth Uni. Their film dept. has a good rep.

So I am planning on heading to LA for a few weeks in May. I have been working in the film industry in London for a couple of years as a junior creative for a fairly large commerci…

Buppha, do you have an agent in the U.K.? Have them set you up with a manager in Los Angeles. If you've done zero in the U.K., you'll need to get film on yourself. Shorts are fine…

Hi,

I'm looking to build up my general 'on set' experience, prior to working on my own shoot. I am happy to help out if needed, or I can simply just hang back in the shadows and …

Hi Bhavik,

We are filming on 22nd and 23rd in London.

Send me your email if you are interested.

Best regards, Pablo

I think is totally childish don't answer email and I know we are all busy but answering email will underline your professional attitude towards this job

I don't know if is full …

I take no response as a no. If they wanted to know you, or work with you they'd make the time.

Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone had any insight into becoming a script supervisor? What is the best route to take in doing so? Preferably around London?

The overall aim i…

I've heard good things about the NFTS course. I'll be leading a short, intensive training in June at LFS - http://lfs.org.uk/workshops/lfs-workshops/2608/script-supervision-and-co…

Networking/Drinks for Agents, Producers, Writers, Directors, Actors and more to connect with new people and source work/opportunities, pitch ideas and/or just have a great evening…

Hi fellow Shooters,

I have recently started out as a freelance film-score composer. Built a studio, invested time and money in developing my gear and setup, and finally after 20…

Hey guys!

I'm a Film Director and Producer and am nearly finished the post phase of my latest film so am just putting the feelers out here to say I am available for any other pro…

Hi Katie,

Welcome to SP.

As you can imagine, we get quite a lot of introductions / calls for work.

I'm sure you'll see some projects suitable for you coming through the product…

I'm a writer/director with a bunch of shorts under my belt but not much experience of working with real live actors. I want to change this and learn more about directing performan…

Hi Rob
I'd be delighted too.
There's lots of us actors who get excited about Directors interested in collaborating and even in actors (especially in this digital age the process…

Hi fellow filmmakers!

Trying to keep this on the down low as much as possible, but also desperate for suggestions.

We've just wrapped on principal photography for a pretty big s…

Career.

Currently seeking a Gaffer, DoP, and a Sound Recordist for a shoot in Manchester from the 20th til the 23rd this month, the roles are paid £200 each (300 for DoP) and expenses are…

I'm making a crowdfunding video next week for an 80s-themed show and would love for some of the footage to have a VHS retro feel (without having to edit actual film). After some s…

Frankly the best way to look like you've shot on analogue VHS with a crappy lensed camcorder is to do so. If you're shooting on a DSLR it'll always look different, but I'd sugges…

Hi everyone,

I thought I would put this out here, I am a scriptwriter who has had experience in features, shorts and writing for television. Though I apply for roles that come up…

Hi Christopher,

I have a script that I could really use some advice on dialogue-wise.
Would you be able to let me know your rates as I'm on a very tight budget but would love to …

Or maybe there is already a group in existence? (if so, could you let me know the details?)

Why should London have all the fun I hear myself ask! If you are currently writing a s…

What are your goals for the year?

Am gonna attempt to be brave enough to just tell the truth : )

Happy Christmas and new year folks.... Is anyone going to the EFM this year? I've been advised to get my ass out there, although I'm a writer director and not a producer, I was ho…

Is anyone part of/knows of a good meet up involving filmmakers and writers that network regularly in South London OR Kent

I pretty much live like a hermit so need to get out once…

http://www.raindance.org/london/course/boozin-n-schmoozin/

AV2 Entertainment is currently looking for new scripts -potentially ultra-low-budget - mainly in the genre: Feel-good - this can be anything from teen comedy/dramas to feel-good …

Do you want to provide an email address so we don't have to pitch our ideas in public? Thanks

I am looking for Media Industry Professionals to come into Weston College and take part in a Q&A session with BTEC Media
Production students (aged 16-19).

If you have any p…

Hi, as a media industry professional, and one with a genuine passion for honest and practical media education, my first piece of advice to your students is not to work for free.
…

Hello!

I'm currently studying filmmaking in London and was hoping to expand my knowledge of being on set, so if anyone is in need of an extra hand during production I would love …

Hi Anna I'm currently working on a budget for a film in 2017/18 set in London if you send me your details at jose2421@msn.com and i'll check if your available closer to the time. …

Hi Guys,

So I ran this post about a year ago whilst I was working in the Development Department at The National Geographic Channel and decided to start it back up.

For over a y…

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Crowdfunding needs a crowd. Build that before you run the campaign. The campaign doesn't create the crowd and that's where most people fail at crowdfunding. That's the best advice…