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Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Robyn Hargreaves
Movie Monsters

Hi everyone,

I don't normally post here, but I'm a writer/director with a bit of... writer's block.

I'm writing a low-budget horror with a monster, so I've been revisiting h…

16 responses, most recent 1 year, 8 months ago.

Hi George,

One that sprung to mind is It from 'It Follows'. A sort of paranormal sexually-transmitted demon that slowly follows you until it gets close enough to kill and maim …

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Tina Walker
Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund

Hi everyone,

Off the back of posting about finding collaborators for the BFI NETWORK short film fund, I thought I'd start up a similar thread for the 'Made of Truth: BFI Doc So…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 9 months ago.

Hi Julio,

You've probably seen this but the Doc Soc resources are pretty detailed on applying for funds: https://docsociety.org/static/core/pdf/DocSocietyDocumentaryGuidelines_…

Original Post from Mark Stewart
Most recent response from Liam Rooney
Cinematographer looking to connect with directors and photographers

Hey guys! I'm a cinematographer looking to connect with directors and photographers interested in shooting music videos and fashion films.

Feel free to check out my work on my …

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Hey Mark, I'm a camera and light assistant that's been gathering up experience on music video sets over the past year. I don't have experience with film, but would love to get inv…

Original Post from Sue Carpenter
Global Girl Media Film Festival, 17 Sept

Hello all

Less than a week to go! Don't miss our new boutique festival for emerging women filmmakers, this Sunday, 17 Sept, at the Cinema Museum, Kennington.
Tickets and prog…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Our festival is still running online - you can see the Awards Ceremony and other content at the Livestream page, and 50 Official Selection films plus 15 GlobalGirl Media films fro…

Original Post from Clara euler
Unit Still Photographer - London/UK/Europe

Hi everybody!
Linking here my portfolio in case someone is looking for a unit still photographer that can help on all things visual for your next production - BTS, poster picture…

1 year, 10 months ago
Original Post from Lyndon Hanrahan
Most recent response from Chris Chandler
Funding for NFTS

Hey shooters!

Quick question for the community: does anyone know of any funding sources for MA studies? I recently got into the directing fiction program at NFTS and, although …

1 response, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

This site contains a lot of links, including to the UK post-graduate loans scheme: https://www.gov.uk/funding-for-postgraduate-study . According to the details on the site, you s…

Original Post from Lee Daniel
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Brighton screenwriter

Hi there
I'm new to shooting People but thought it might be a good place to meet other people interested in making some short films?
And other writers keen on script/ treatment…

20 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Hi Lee,
With an and performance American producer, who was based in Brighton but who has now returned to the U.S., I wrote and directed a short drama film called FREE AGAIN, r…

Original Post from Lee Holmes
Casting for charity film

Hi guys,

I’m directing a volunteer short film for a brilliant charity and looking to cast for the lead role.

We’re looking for someone in their mid 20’s with a traditionall…

1 year, 11 months ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Looking to Collaborate

Hi there

I'm an experienced composer - newer to film.
I'm looking for opportunities to collaborate on film projects.

My website:https://www.sarahblair.co.uk/

1 year, 11 months ago
Original Post from Raquel Bartra
Any writer/directors looking for a producer for More Films for Freedom?

The More Films for Freedom fund grants up to £25,000 to support international collaborations between UK-based filmmakers and filmmakers in, or from, the Middle East and/or Africa.…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 12 months ago.

Hi, yes. Please get in touch producer@raquelbartra.com.

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Composer looking for Film Projects now

Hi,

I have many years experience as a professional composer, with music played by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC Radio 1 back in the day & numerous syncs in shows such as MasterChef.

2 years ago
Original Post from Rakib Miah
Most recent response from James McCann
Looking to work on new Projects

Hey guys! I’m based in Manchester and Sheffield and I was wanting to work with some more people on new projects. I’ve worked on a fair few films such as thrillers and coming of ag…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Rakib,
Do you have your own kit?
Thanks,
James

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Ideas for filming at a marathon finish line?

Has anyone got any experience filming at a marathon?

We'd like a shot of someone crossing the finish line, but can't work out if it would actually be possible to film at a re…

2 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Thanks Louise! I'm not sure there would be the number of bods/infrastructure on their own... do you mean join them for their next marathon somehow? Thank you!
T

Original Post from Ella Brock
Most recent response from Samuel Windle
BFI Discovery Fund- Who's applying?

Hi guys :)),

I thought I'd open up a conversation here about the BFI Discovery Fund and see if anyone is thinking of applying? I think it closes next month so plenty of time to…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Hello,

I am interested in linking up with producers, I have a couple of feature projects that suit the criteria, and both have fully developed scripts. I am keen to link up wit…

Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Available

Hi there,

I'm an experienced composer/songwriter/arranger/orchestrator looking to collaborate.

I scored 3 short films last summer & I’m looking for inspirational projects…

2 years ago
Original Post from Ashley O'Callaghan
Most recent response from Bells Kennedy-Compston
Queer cinematographer with experience outdoor cruising (or an interest in it)

I am developing a short documentary idea exploring queer outdoor cruising from the perspective of a queer woman, which will be partially made in Unreal.

I am looking for a que…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Hey Ashley,

Hope you're well! As a queer AFAB I would be super interested in this project. Maybe we could jump on a call sometime? My email is arabellakcprod@gmail.com

Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer/Orchestrator looking for inspirational projects to collaborate on.

Hi there,

I'm an experienced composer looking to collaborate.

I scored 3 short films last summer & I’m looking for inspirational projects to be a part of.

My website:…

2 years ago
Original Post from Ngawang Lektso
gaffer with own lighting, rigging kits (Aputure lightings)

Hey there!

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out and share my excitement about exploring new opportunities as a Gaffer for upcoming film productions. First …

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Original Post from Bashir Adejumo
Volunteering camera assistant

Hello everyone,

My name is Bashir, and I am a filmmaker who has recently arrived in London. Throughout my journey, I have had the opportunity to participate in several short fi…

2 years ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator looking for inspirational projects to collaborate on.

Hi there,

I'm an experienced composer/songwriter/arranger/orchestrator looking to collaborate.

I scored 3 short films last summer & I’m looking for inspirational projects…

2 years ago
Original Post from Moritz Meyer
Most recent response from Eszter Patakfalvi
DOP looking for Directors/Producers/Actors to make dark/gritty/depressing Short Film

Hey everyone,

I'm a young commercial & narrative DP, I've been living & working in London for the last 4 years and have been doing lots of commercial content and some narrative…

31 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hey!
If you still looking for people, I would be more than happy to collab!

my email: patakfalvieszter@gmail.com

My Spotlight with all my info: https://www.spotlight.com/pr…

Original Post from David Williamson
£1000 towards your short film

We are pleased to announce that Talkies Community Cinema is looking for three filmmakers to create a fictional short film set in the North London suburb of Palmers Green. Each of …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

If anyone has ideas of other forums we can use to publicise these commissions it would be good to know...

Original Post from Ando Celtan
Actor seeking work on short films

Hi all!

I'm an Actor looking to get as busy as possible.
I have done acting for 20+ years but now relaunching my career after years working in the 'normal' life.
I've been …

2 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Most recent response from Jay y
Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator looking for inspirational projects to collaborate on.

Hi there,

I'm an experienced composer/songwriter/arranger/orchestrator looking to collaborate.

I scored 3 short films last summer & I’m looking for inspirational projects…

3 responses, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Sarah,
am currently making a sci-fi short, and would be interested to hear
any music you might like to contribute that might work? It's been shot in NZ, Spain and Tokyo
a…

Original Post from Ged H
Most recent response from Mark Hammett
Looking to find a home for UK horror commedy

Hi,

Keen to connect with any producers / directors looking for low budget UK set horror comedy screenplays.

The story I have written is along the lines of 'Dog Soldiers' …

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

Hi Ged, I'd be interested in reading your script if you like.

Thanks, Mark.

www.l7productions.co.uk
mark@l7productions.co.uk

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