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Original Post from Callum Crossland
Most recent response from Matt Kerins
Looking for Filmmaking Collaborators in Manchester/Leeds

Hi, I’m Callum, a Manchester-based filmmaker, and in 2025 I’m working to grow 97 Films, a production company I’m building, entirely from the ground up. My goal for this year is to…

3 responses, most recent 6 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hey Callum, I couldn't find you on insta. I'm a DoP based in Brighouse and would love to connect! Check my reel out here: https://vimeo.com/user108995373

Original Post from Lashaunda Alexander
Actor. Filmmaker

Hello, my name is Lashaunda.
"fan into flame," the gift that is in you." Care to sharing TIPS & TRICKS for Filmming and as an Actor for an industry artist.

7 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Stefano Greco
Most recent response from Sherice Griffiths
Looking for a Film Maker or Film Director

I’m studying sound design for linear media and I’ll need to make a 5 minutes-full sound design for a movie or animation.
Is there any movie director that would allow me to play a…

10 responses, most recent 8 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hey Stefano,

I just came across your post. I have a 4 minute zombie film that was made for zero budget for a drama club. Would you be interested in creating an Emerson’s sound …

Original Post from Claire Creswell
Portable projector

Which portable projector that connects by HDMI would Shooters recommend? EPson? And which portable screen?

8 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Seeking Film makers

Hi there
I'm a composer looking to collaborate with film makers. MY website: https://www.sarahblair.co.uk/
Feel free to get in touch.

8 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from james cassidy
Most recent response from Peter Spencer
Screenwriting software

What is the best screenwriting software either to buy or free?

4 responses, most recent 9 months ago.

I've been using Fade In Pro since 2014 when Craig Mazin and Rian Johnson were both vocal about using it over Final Draft. I was heartily sick of Final Draft by then. Fade In was…

Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Seeking Film makers

I'm a composer looking to collaborate! I'm classically trained & have played in bands over the years, so I'm flexible when it comes to genre.
My website: https://www.sarahblair.c…

9 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Indiegogo campaign live for 'Their Song'

Hello everyone, my current project 'Their Song' is in full production but as the ambition grows, so does the need for funds! We have created an Indiegogo campaign that includes cu…

9 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Henry Lyon
Most recent response from Leila Lak
Looking for a producing partner

Hi, my name is Henry.

I'm an actor/writer and aspiring filmmaker based in North London.

Acting is a tough gig, but I'm not here to write about that. These days everywhere y…

3 responses, most recent 9 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Henry,
I'm a Producer/Director with over 25 years experience on TV non-scripted (BBC, Channel 4, Netflix etc). I'm moving into producing scripted films, and would love collabo…

Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer

I'm a composer/orchestrator looking for inspirational projects.

I’m classically trained with a background playing in bands, so I’m flexible when it comes to genre.

My webs…

10 months ago
Original Post from David Skynner
Bafta Winning Director Offer

I used to direct TV drama, did a film of Wuthering Heights and many hour long series, and some children’s TV series, one of which won a Best Drama Bafta. I also did commercials fo…

1 response, most recent 10 months ago.

Should of course have remembered to add an email address: david@davidskynner.com

Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Funding needed for ambitious in-development project

Hello everyone,

We are deep in production of an ambitious digitally rendered horror short that is sure to impress. The 3D models and animations are done by award-winning anima…

10 months ago
Original Post from Susie Guy
Looking for a film watched through New Shoots

Hi

I’m looking for a film watched from a New Shoots Filmmaker’s competition back in 2020 or 2021. I’ve been wanting to find it ever since.

Without dialogue, the film is set…

4 responses, most recent 10 months ago.

Hi Alwyne

Thanks for that. I have gone through all the listed films as suggested, and it was definitely around that time frame as I was going to enter the competition myself , …

Original Post from richard kelly
Collaboration with a Producer-Please Reply

Hello- I have Original Screenplays and I have directed short films, I am looking to Collaborate with a Producer on a Micro-Budget Feature. I would need the Producer to help regard…

10 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Most recent response from Katie King
Looking for specialists for horror animation short

Hello everyone , is anyone here quite knowledgable or can point me to the right direction for animators and VFX specialists ? I am in the concept phase of a horror short best summ…

5 responses, most recent 10 months, 2 weeks ago.

Alex Gwyn Davies is also a very talented 3D animator who I hugely highly recommend, he is @gwyn_alex_davies on instagram

Original Post from Ed Willey
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
A couple of our recent 48hr films

Over the past few months we’ve made not one, but TWO short film in less than 48 hours.

I love doing these competitions cos it can really force you out of your comfort zone and …

8 responses, most recent 10 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Ed.
That's fantastic and no small feat in such limited time. Sorry, I'm only just reading yours (and other posts) now as I missed out on a number of SP bulletins when getting…

Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Short Horror Film Screening

Hello everyone,

You are cordially invited to a screening of my horror short film SOMN. I've booked a lovely cinema in Shoreditch and it will be a fun evening of spooks and tal…

10 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Vivek Nair
Most recent response from Shanay Cotton
Looking to work with actors to sharpen my directing skills

Hi fellow shooters!

I’m Vivek and I am a horror/suspense-thriller writer and filmmaker with 3 short films to my name & a few festival awards for scripts and shorts.

I am loo…

12 responses, most recent 11 months ago.

Hi Vivek,

Would love to collaborate. I’m an east-midlands/ London based actor.

Here is my spotlight: https://www.spotlight.com/2853-1274-6331
As a fellow horror/thriller …

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from James McCann
Media lawyer

I have a question, what to do if your cast or crew is involved in an online harassment and/or a smear campaign against you?

1 response, most recent 11 months ago.

Hi Buppha,
Harassment of any kind is a matter for the police.
Can you provide more details? For instance, if you owe someone pay, and they have repeatedly asked you for th…

Original Post from Rory Potts
Most recent response from Alexandru R
Looking for a second pair of eyes on experimental short.

I'm in the final stages of editing a short film project I've been working on for a few months now. Working on adding the soundtrack in and feeling like I need a fresh perspective …

1 response, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hey Rory! Happy to have a look - you can write to me directly alix@alexandrur.com
I won't be offended if you say no ;)

Original Post from Phoebe Cleghorn
Most recent response from David Yorke
BFI shortlisted writer seeking producer + director

Any Barry Jenkins, Bong Joon-ho or Tom Ford inspired producers or directors out there?

I just posted over on Script Pitch that I'm seeking a producer and director, both with so…

7 responses, most recent 11 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hey dude, We have met a few times at networking events, hope all is well. Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words, it's really made my week, I really appreciate it.…

Original Post from Dhruv Sarin
Exploring a New Peer-to-Peer Marketplace for Affordable Electronics Rentals

Hi everyone!

I'm Dhruv, the founder of RenTech, and I'd love to start a conversation about a new peer-to-peer marketplace we've developed for renting electronics. As filmmaker…

12 months ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Looking for Great New Project

I'm a composer looking to connect with film makers. I'm classically trained & also played in bands for years, so I'm flexible when it comes to genre.
My website:
https://www.s…

1 year ago
Original Post from Nuri Moseinco
If at first you don't succeed, try again

I thought I'd share my short film 'Blocked' with you all, which I made as part of the great straight8 competition:

https://vimeo.com/967852690

'Blocked' might seem like a si…

1 year ago
Original Post from Jonathan A
Most recent response from Kevin Short
Producer looking to collaborate

Hi SP,

I am a London based producer looking to collaborate with ambitious writer/directors on shorts.

Please do get in touch if there's a project you'd like to discuss.

18 responses, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

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