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Original Post from Philip Caine
anyone think this will make a good movie >

PICNIC in IRAQ
Synopsis:
February 1991, the Iraqi army retreats from their invasion of Kuwait. Omar Khaled, a Republican Guard Colonel, heads back to Baghdad, with twenty kilos…

9 years ago
Original Post from Lance Patrick
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Do people reply often in the opportunities section here?

I just wondered, as I applied to a few things on here, not many, but no one ever responds?

I always try to respond to everyone when I do a posting (not done any on here yet) but …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I'm guilty. I posted a job here a while back and the interface for managing job applicants is quite clunky here, tracking who you've said what to when there's 20+ applicants for a…

Original Post from Victoria Blunt
Most recent response from Simret Cheema-Innis
Female Film Makers

Hi gang

I am looking to connect with LONDON BASED FEMALE FILM MAKERS; whether you specialise in camera handling, lighting, sound, composing, DOP, directors, any capacity. Get in…

35 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Victoria,

I'm a writer/director specialising in the horror genre.

You can check out my website here: www.wickergirl.com

And my twitter is Wickergirl666

Happy networking an…

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking THE Producer/Collaborator

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a writer/director who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year - I tend to write quickly. To accomplish all of this I am still lookin…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

There's an old thread which may be helpful for those wondering about producers...

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/1fc0753c80fd3ad089ddca11

Original Post from Vladimir Klimov
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Needs anybody stereoscopic shooting and postproduction team (two person)? Expenses only. Contact me.

Do you want to make a movie for a "big screen"? The film must be stereoscopic to be attractive for a cinema theatre distribution.

My name is Vladimir Klimov. I am a specialist in…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Great stuff, I'll have a look at your films tomorrow :)

Original Post from Antony Buonomo
Sci-fi short needs a producer & director

Serious conversations only with people who have track records. Emmy winning designer on board. Script is tight. Looking for long-term collaboration with the right people.

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Andrei Antal Cionta
Would anybody like working for a short film about the excessive use of technology? I am a Film stud…

I want to participate t short film festivals but I am on my own so any help and every position is available. For more info contact me in private. I am living in UK, Kent.

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Katie Smith
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Director looking for Singer/Songwriter to create a music video

Hi Guys,

I'm a Female Director based in Kent. I've just wrapped on my latest short film Run Run as Fast as You Can written by BAFTA nominee Danny King, and am putting the feelers…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Katie, why specify that you're a female?

Original Post from Andrew Reece
Most recent response from Amit Tolia
I'm starting a Production Company In Chicago IL, Need Key Members

I need a Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist , and a Assistant Director [Plus everything else] for my Production Company AYR Product…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I am available to write. Currently, I have completed 3 short scripts and work on my first feature with an English writer and a writer based in LA. If you need anyone to collaborat…

Original Post from Thomas Pickering
Upcoming Projects

Hello All,

I'm a writer/director who's been out of the directing game for the last year or so - I'm looking to get back into the swing of things with a couple of projects I want …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies. I'll email you all individually and chat from there.

Original Post from Nina Midrigan
Most recent response from Sarah Pollitt
Looking for beginning/amateur filmmaker to pair up with

I'm probably not the first one writing this.
I decided to leave my full-time job in order to pursue my longtime dream of directing films. Although I don't have any experience in …

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

Hey I'm quite new and i'd like to direct films, as well as write scripts and supervise them! I'm currently based in Liverpool but I have family in London :) Always happy to pair u…

Original Post from Miroslav Koles
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Our band needs music video!

Hello everyone!

I'm 24 years old musician and I'm looking for right guys who will be able to shoot our debut music video. I have already some kind of imagination in my head so I'…

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

Just in case you don't know, I'll also add that you might want to post into the music video bulletins about this, as you'll hit the right audience that way.

https://shootingpeopl…

Original Post from Nick Hilton
Any directors interested in helming an episode of a web-series?

Hi everyone,

I am looking to produce a new web-series in 2016. I put together a 6-episode web-series in 2015, and am looking to produce a 10-part series in 2016. The show is a po…

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

Good to see this popping up on SP again!

This project is actually completed and we didn't really go through with this model but it's definitely something I'd like to explore in t…

Original Post from Hunter Daly
Most recent response from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
35mm Film: Director/Writer/Collaborator Wanted

Dear All,

I'm Hunter, I'm an aspiring London DP and I've just bought an Arri 435 from Arri Media and got a basic shooting package with a lens and short ends to shoot with.

I'm l…

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

Hunter!

Really loved your showreel.

I tend to direct and write my stuff and I used to live in Sydney til a few months ago... so I'd like to meet more talented people like yours…

Original Post from Matteo Ciocci
Most recent response from Robin Brooks
Teams for various short movies WANTED

Hello shooters!

I am an award winning Italian Playwright and Scriptwriter, and after having had my first two plays staged last year in Rome I am now looking for production teams …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Wow these sound really good. I have a short filmmaking website called LondonShortFilm.com who specialise in forming crews to your type of script specifications.

All your scripts …

Original Post from Dej FM
Looking for another creative and passionate filmmaker to work with

I'm looking to collaborate with another creative and passionate filmmaker, I have shot a range of shorts and would find it beneficial if I had another likeminded person to work wi…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Paulina Brahm
Most recent response from Ben Rider
What is the technical term for this 360 degree special effect?

Dear Shooters,

I was asked this question by a film lover friend. This is a special effect which is used in mainly Rom-Coms but I also see it in commercials.

Effect: The hero h…

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

It's beautifully done in Waitress (2007, Adrienne Shelly).

Original Post from Lourenco Fernandes
Most recent response from Greg Butler
Looking for director for my short film

A silent short film about fantasy

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

OK, gladly have a read. Just email me and I'll send you some links to work. gregbutleredits@gmail.com

Original Post from Cassiah Joski-Jethi
Screenwriter to collaborate with team to apply for Microwave

Hey!

I'm a screenwriter, including experience of commissions for television and features. I would like to develop a new or one of my existing screenplays to apply for Microwave …

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Matteo Ciocci
PARAPHILIA pilot episode CREW WANTED

Hello shooters,

I am an award winning Italian Playwright and Scriptwriter now based in London and I have completed the script for a pilot episode of a web series I would like to …

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Jay Cosme
Are you looking for a Casting Director for your project?

A big hello from us at Cosme and Scott Casting.

Cosme & Scott is a Casting service founded and run by Ex Agents 'Jay Cosme' and 'Robert J. Scott' from J&R Associates Agen…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Brian Barnes
Need a bed in Cannes?

We have a spare sofa bed in Cannes 10-12 minutes' walk from the Palais. It's available for the nights of 14th-19th inclusive (checkout on 20th). You can take it for the full wee…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Oliver Vilas
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How much should a writer/director get paid for a first feature?

The director has a couple of short films as experience but nothing major and the proposed budget of the film would be between 800k and £1M.

I have read that standard writer/direc…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Look at it the other way - what's the least you/they need to live on? If someone is investing real money to make your dream, and you take out £120k in cash, you're shortchanging …

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Advice on writing about film

Hey everyone,

I posted up on here a while back looking for people to share their experiences in film on a blog I'm starting up.

I made my first post today and am looking for s…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Cassiah Joski-Jethi
VFX work on short teaser?

I'm making teaser for pitching a feature, but need a small bit of VFX work on it (2 second clip, need some blood on actresses leg). Recommendations who to ask or anyone up for giv…

9 years, 3 months ago
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