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Original Post from Ivan Wood
Steadicam Operator looking for drama experience

Hi, I'm a London based Steadicam operator looking to work with DOPs and gain experience working in drama. I have a full Steadicam rig, so hit me up if you have a project and want …

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Joe Morley
Most recent response from Oorja Pravaah
Looking for a Writer to collaborate on a Short Film

Hello,

I'm a Director, looking for a Writer, either with a script or looking to collaborate on one, for a short film.

I'm keeping my options very open in regards to genre, b…

4 responses, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Hello Joe

Very interested in collaborating. Just emailed you.

Cheers. Oorja.

Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Most recent response from Anastasia Arsentyeva
Ski Trip Help!!!!!

Hey everyone,

I am producing a video add for a clothing brand. They are releasing their winter collection of jackets, scarfs and beanies in September 2022.

I want to travel…

4 responses, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Kevin,

Could you please post a casting call for the 1-3 people on the 'get cast' page? That way you'll get a wider range of responses as we'll be able to post this opportun…

Original Post from Candid Arts
Film production volunteer

Hello,
My name is Vitali and I am a big fan of the film industry. I have experience on set for about 2 years. I worked as the set dresser for 5 series. I am recently in London.…

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

I have already worked on two projects. It was geat, Thanks guys.
I keep looking for more shots, and I have all documents for work in the UK.

Original Post from Betty Denville
Most recent response from Walter Miclo
Desperate to direct, but no experience?

Hi

Genres include:

I am desperate to direct a short film.

I have 20+ years in the industry as an actor/artist/illustrator/buyer

But where to start when you want to dir…

10 responses, most recent 3 years, 3 months ago.

I couldn't agree more with Alwyne when he says, "But why not start making little films on your own while you are aiming for something bigger?" But you likely think you need a guid…

Original Post from Ayesha Mittal
Looking For Documentary Consultant

I'm looking for a documentary consultant / someone with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking to chat to.

I have a short documentary idea that I need help narrowing do…

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Mark Stewart
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
DoP Looking to Meet Directors and Filmmakers

Hey all,

My name is Mark, and I'm a London-based DoP looking to meet up-and-coming directors and filmmakers to collaborate with on projects. I am interested in shooting short fil…

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

Hi Mark

I am a London based writer director who is in the process of becoming more productive in terms of short and low budget features. If you'd like to connect, contact me on…

Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Most recent response from Jay y
Mood Board

Hello. I'm working towards my first feature film, now looking for mood boards to reference. If you have one - or more - to share, please get in touch. I would appreciate your inpu…

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

in-design has a lot of flexibility once you work out the method,
failing that you can even work in Pages which is simpler but can be a ball ache..

Original Post from Pedro Ferreira
Do you need a photographer on set?

Hello my name is Pedro and I’m a photographer based in Bristol.

I’m reaching out offering my services as a Stills Photographer in any future production work.

I’ve recently …

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Michelle Siu
Photography to Cinematography Advice- Career Change

Would really appreciate any career advice for someone with very limited contacts in film. I am a Canadian photojournalist changing careers to cinematography based in Hackney/Londo…

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

Also if there are any job boards or facebook groups that are good I'd be all ears. I know Many (which is really expensive for the job board) and Talent Manager but not sure which …

Original Post from Vincenzo (Vinnie) Marranghino
Most recent response from Joe Jeffreys
Looking for directors and producers

Hello everyone!

I hope this is the right section of the website. I am a Cinematographer and I'm looking to connect with directors and producers.
You can find my work at:

www.v…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.

Hi Vinnie,

I'm a director looking to expand my music video portfolio.


My site: www.baddayfilm.com

My email: info@baddayfilm.com


Do get in touch if you're looking to collabo…

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Most recent response from Teresa Moorhead
Director(s) sought for Netflix Breakout scheme application and to also collaborate with on the proj…

Hi All,
We are a producer and a writer, long time collaborators and each based in the regions and looking for a director to work up an application to apply to the Netflix breakout…

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

Hello Margaret

I'm a director. I've made several short films including documentaries, comedy and drama as well as music videos. My most recent film 'Shattered" won multiple film…

Original Post from Kenneth William
Most recent response from Kairon Edwards
Looking for crew to be part of an ongoing comedy web series ?

Producers
Directors
Sound Mixers and Operators
Writers

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

Hello Kenneth

I'm interested in the Director's role, I'm a film director based in London. My email is kaironedwardsfilms@gmail.com

Original Post from Caitlin Samuelson-Powell
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
Looking to expand my connections, any directors, producers, and DoP's, let me know!

I'm a producer, but am looking to expand my black book of contacts. Please reach out, I'd love to chat.

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

Hey, Caitlin.
I hope you are well?
My name is Lee. I’m an actor, director, musician and writer. Links are available on my SP profile and YouTube page.
Like you, I’d be happy to r…

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Director sought for

Hi All,
We are a producer and a writer, long time collaborators and each based in the regions and looking for a director to work up an application to apply to the Netflix breakout…

3 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Karina Laird
Anybody in West Midlands or London looking for a runner?

I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I'm looking to gain experience on-set on a feature or a short film - anyone need a helping hand?

Kind regards

Karina

3 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Mark Brome
1st AD looking for Opportunities

Hi Everyone,

I have gained a number of years experience of working on shorts and a feature, initially shooting unit stills, then being given the opportunity to work as a runner, …

3 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Nicholas Shelton
Most recent response from Azeem Khan
Looking for directors/producers interested in fantasy/sci-fi short film scripts, possibly looking t…

I have two scrips ready and 2 more I am working on.

4 responses, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

Hi there,
Great reading your post about a sci-fi or fantasy film, I'd be keen to read your scripts if you can send them to me?
I'm an award winning short drama film writer-directo…

Original Post from Nick Hilton
Are you a documentarian?

Hey everyone! When I joined Shooting People, many years ago, I was very involved in the world of film and filmmaking. Fast forward several years and I am now very involved in the …

3 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Sam Turner
Director looking to collaborate (Low Fee - Music Vids, Shorts, Commercials)

I'm a fairly experienced director at this point on my own projects with my most recent having a lot of success. I work professionally in the industry in production but I'm now loo…

3 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Abigail Stone
Most recent response from Eric Garson
Would any one like to be collaborate on a short about love, loss, mental health and impermanence – …

Hi everyone,

I’m Abi, I’m an actress and I have this short script that I have been sat on for a while that I would really love to get produced. But I have never put together a w…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

For what it's worth, I really like the origami angle, like a paper fortune teller. Thats cool.

Original Post from Neil Buchan-Grant
Offering unit stills Photography for time on set

I'm an experienced photographer pursuing a career in unit stills. I'm offering to cover your production of short film or low budget feature in return for much needed time on set. …

3 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Michael Peace
Most recent response from Richard Harrison
How do you make a feature film under £20,000?

I am hoping to Direct my first feature film. The script is almost ready to go. The cast is small and the story is mainly set in two locations. I already have my cast interested an…

22 responses, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

Hey mate, forget most of these comments on here. I've done it on £25,000. Won three international festivals, attracted the attention of Warner bros and it became a cult-movie on A…

Original Post from Jim Read
SP Spotlight: share your success!

Hey Shooters,

For those of you who follow our Instagram, you'll have probably seen that we've started to run an SP spotlight, sharing some of our member's work to our extended co…

3 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ariel Pozuelo
Most recent response from John Lubran
With little experience in film?

Hi everyone

I have being trained as and actor, after moving to the UK from Cuba, I took still photography and later a bit of filmmaking, plus lot of restaurants hr

I wanted to …

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

There have been many people who, without any formal training, qualification or experience, successfully started right at the top as Directors and or Producers, quickly learning ev…

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