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Original Post from Harrington Day
Any actors and film directors in or around stoke on Trent to collaborate on film short and showreel…

I'm very keen this year to work on creating a film short that I have written and working with other actors and their ideas for showreel content. Because money is always an issue I…

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

Love Giri!

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Original Post from Blaise Singh
Would you like to create content that has a positive impact on your community?

Hi All

I'm a volunteer at Make A Difference Entertainment (MADE).

We have been funded to deliver a project where creative people collaborate to create online TV content that r…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Oliver Efesopoulos
Hi, my film Modify got shortlisted for film of the month on here, you might like it https://shootin…

Modify here it is https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/film/modify/

9 years, 6 months ago
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, 6 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 Paul Ingram-Tedd
Most recent response from edozie ameke
Looking for a London based writer to collaborate with...

Hi All,

Im looking to make my first short this year, and while I have a few ideas already, I'm open to new ideas as well. I would like to team up with someone for this initial pr…

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

Hi Paul,
I'd love to collaborate and be part of the team. I have written some short scripts that you might want to peruse and consider and I'm also happy to create something new i…

Original Post from Philip Caine
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
I have a novel that I am told would make a great movie - anyone interested please let me know and i…

Novel synopsis available for any interested director / producer / screenwriter

(I am also in the process of writing the sequel )

cheers
phil........

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

James, that's probably meant for Philip as opposed to me? :)

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, 6 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, 6 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 Benjamin Field
Most recent response from Philip Caine
I've got availability at the moment, anyone need a Director/Editor/VFX Guy?

Afternoon All,

I've managed to avoid the January lull (just) but find myself with a gap in my diary which I would like to fill.

Basic overview of me:

Over 200 episodes of Broad…

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

Hello Ben..
I have just joined SP so don't really know the format at the moment.
I have a novel that I am told would make a good movie. (fingers crossed)
Might you be interested…

Original Post from Philip Caine
I have just joinee SP - how do I place my novels synopsis for directors/producers to see please?

How do I submit my novels synopsis for directors / producers / screen writes to see please?

9 years, 6 months ago
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 John Root
Most recent response from Paulina Brahm
I can't make a film on my own.

A quick confession!
I’m not a filmmaker; I’m a keen screenplay writer.
Enjoyable as the writing is, the chances of seeing my work on screen are practically zero. This goes for o…

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

Dear John,

My most sincere condolences on your loss. I recently suffered a similar one. It is shattering.

Your attitude is correct; to honor those we have lost we must be the …

Original Post from Michael Christofis
Looking for a Director for my short film

I recently have taken over a short script (drama) and with the writers I've made some significant changes to it.
Now the script is ready to be developed and produced and I'm looki…

9 years, 7 months ago
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 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 David Machala
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Make a film! looking for anyone!

Hi all,

I´am David, Let me introduce myself quickly. I have been writing as far as I remember because I love it, especially sci-fi. I came to London with one mission to sell-myse…

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

Happy to have a read of one of your scripts if you'd like to send it. IM me for details if you're interested.

Wozy

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 stephen southouse
3 feature length scripts available

Ave Maria, a woman's decent into schizophrenia. Pools of deceipt, a detective drama, could be noirish. Harem Life, daily life in the Ottoman harem of 1784, needing only one turkis…

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

Please email me:
stephen@zelicafilms.co.uk

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…

Original Post from Brian McGleenon
Feature length script translation (English to Korean)? I need a translator, paid job : )

Anyone got any good Korean translator contacts. Have development money to pay obviously.

Thanks,

Brian

www.picturewell.co.uk

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

Thanks a million guys. Cheers Abid for the contact details, I may be in touch. Thanks Tim for the lead and yeah Dan, I fell into that mistake of hiring a translator for the treatm…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Stephen Follows
Looking for Statistics and info on Runners, ADs and other crew working in the UK

Hi all!

I'm currently looking to do some research on the UK film industry for a passion project.

Does anyone know where I could find some statistics on things like:

How many Ru…

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

Hi Ross

I run statistical analysis on the film industry. I've not looked at those direct questions (yet) but I have researched similar topics which may be useful...

https://ste…

Original Post from Ken Box
Composer and Film Maker Available

Hi,

I have now uploaded some films I directed, produced, composed for and acted on my Shooting People Profile.

I am Logic, FCPX savvy and too an extent After Effects.

I have al…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Connor H
Tired of cliché flimscore - looking for something different?

Music concrète is an ear-catching composition technique which blurs the line between sound and music. I have developed 300 royalty free, high quality audio files which you can dr…

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

Hi Paddy, thanks for your compliments on the sample pack. I would love to offer discount, unfortunately I have no control over the price set by Loopmasters - although the price w…

Original Post from Katie Smith
Looking for a SFX MUA with experience in creating bald caps

Hi guys,

I am an award winning director looking for a SFX MUA who MUST have experience in creating bald caps for a short film (still in early stages of production but written by …

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Anyone looking for treatment and script advice?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at an international channel?

I currently w…

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

Hi Sherice I'm interested. I will message you.

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