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Original Post from Jonathan A
Most recent response from Anastasia Arsentyeva
Collaborators for one day North London shoot

Hi all,

We’re looking for two/three additional crew members (1AD, boom etc) for a one day shoot on 12 February in North London. Script will be provided closer to the time.

No ex…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Jonathan, usually we encourage all crew calls to be posted under PRODUCTION > GET CREW in order for this opportunity to be featured in the bulletins. This way, more of our m…

Original Post from Zrouge  Alexander
Would anyone like to collaborate on a storytime style project?

I'm in the process of making these ideation freestyle narrative fiction videos and wouldn't mind some help filming and editing both the footage and imagery/ rough animation that I…

3 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Lee Morgan
Room available in Filmmaker flat share Portobello Road

Hey,

Maybe slightly off-topic here but I've a room for rent and thought it'd be great to continue sharing with someone in the same industry (outgoing tenant is an actor)

Feel fr…

3 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Chris Dicks
Most recent response from Simon X. Frederick
Looking to build my freelance portfolio and network, ie. 1st AD and Camera Op roles. Get in touch i…

I work for Thinkbox TV in London as the Film Creator and Editor and I am trying to branch out into the short and feature film arena on my weekends. I have a number of skills and e…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Chris,

I'm in a similar boat to you from the writer/director perspective. I'm looking to make a couple shorts this year myself and I'm working with a writer/producer on his p…

Original Post from Zrouge  Alexander
Most recent response from Sam Turner
Looking for jack-of-all-trades type collaborators (in London preferably)

Hello dear reader and maybe future commenter!

I'm looking for generalist collaborators as I'm also a bit of a generalist with a scattered body of experience as well. From editing…

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

Hi Zrouge,

This sounds a lot like me - I'm a Director but I currently work several different roles professionally. I work as a production assistant on adverts in London but on m…

Original Post from Shaun Finnegan
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Who wants an orchestra?

So I’ve got an orchestra at my disposal— in my computer. I just got it all tuned up and it’s ready to go.

Let’s bring the orchestra back to indie films. I’m an experienced an…

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

That's a great service, Shaun, you are offering... I haven't seen anyone else pitch that. Good luck with your search for collaborators. Tony

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Looking for two-hander script

I am a filmmaker based in London looking for scriptwriters with a low-budget two-hander script I've made a couple of documentaries but want to do more drama or comedy.

My email …

3 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Darren Brade
Can I apply for BFI NETWORK Connect + Collab 2022 if I live in London?

I am not sure if I can apply for the BFI NETWORK Connect + Collab 2022 if I live in London? Because it states that only a current resident in the South West, South East and Midlan…

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

Hi Buppha, I checked out their website and London is a seperate hub to the South East hub even though London is geographically in the South East.

Here's a link to the regions as…

Original Post from Peter Chipping
Most recent response from John Harden
Pitch Deck examples?

Hi All

I've been asked to submit a pitch deck - just wondered if anyone had one that they were happy with that I could see as an example?

Best wishes.

P

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

Hi Peter, here are links to a few:

STRINGER (unsold 1 hr drama) https://spark.adobe.com/page/tci0ZoHPfQj1P/
ADVENTURE TIME / BLOOP BLOOP (two animated series, one sold & pr…

Original Post from Yvonne Hays
Most recent response from El Moumane
Actress/producer looking for passionate and creative co-producers, directors, script writers & …

Hi all,

Would anyone be interested in collaborating with me for short films, feature length films and documentaries.

I’m an actress/producer looking for directors, co-producers…

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

Hello Yvonne,

Did you get people to collaborate with you? I am a small independent production producer looking for people to work on a pilot. I am recruiting a scriptwriter for m…

Original Post from Ndukwe Onuoha
Hi guys, any director here with supernatural film creds looking at collaborating on a short?

I've just written a short film featuring Igbo (Nigeria) mythical figures. Right now, I'm looking for someone who might be interested in having a chat about directing it.

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

Thanks for all your responses, guys.

We're now talking with someone.

Original Post from Meliz Houssein
Short Film Campaign

Hello my Fellow Shooters,

I’m reaching out to you all as a fellow industry filmmaker for support as I'm sure all of you are aware of how difficult it is to be an independent fil…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from tomek kowalski
I am looking for a collaborators

Hi guys!
I am London based aspiring music video director.

I'ds love to get a more experience in the directing. All of my experience comes from the grip department, but I'd love t…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Louise Orton
Recommendations for Mumbai-based shooting producer

Hello can anyone recommend a Mumbai-based shooting producer/director or camera person and director for a short film on mental health issues affecting young women in India. Needs t…

4 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks a lot for getting in touch Kriti. We have someone now for this filming job but feel free to send me your details for any possible future work. I'll message you my details.

Original Post from Tristan Nelson
Most recent response from Finlay Adams
Looking to Direct some more films. Anyone want to collaborate?

New member here - hi!

I'm an aspiring Director & Musician who has taken a bit of a break from the latter, hoping to Direct some more short films. After making my debut 'Momen…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Tristan,

If you needed a young actor/performer, I have been in a movement based non-dialogue project before and have experience working with cameras. You can email me at adams…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
I WANT MY productions company to sale or partner in usa

DEAR SHOOTING PEOPLES MEMBERS

I like to sale or find Financial partner of my USA Company JOYTO GROUP LLC, in Las Vegas, ( set up in 2007 in Las Vegas, has officially residen…

3 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Jonnie Fielding
Most recent response from Edward Watts
Any directors or producers looking for short film scripts?

Hello,

I'm a writer interested in connecting with directors and/or producers seriously interested in making short films that could go to festivals. I've got a number of short fil…

3 responses, most recent 4 years ago.

Hello Jonnie,
I'm a doc director making the move to scripted films. I have one short film under my belt that premiered at BFI London. Would love to read some of your scripts or tr…

Original Post from Stephanie Bosset
Most recent response from Spike Jefferson
Looking for a one-minute scripts

Hi SP peeps,

I'm looking for a script for a one-minute film to submit to a competition (https://filminute.com/festival/).
Check out previous winners / shortlisted on the same pag…

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

Hi Steph, I've got a comedy which would be about one minute. Police detective interviewing a witness to an amusing crime. Interested?
Regards,
Spike.
spikej69@hotmail.com

Original Post from Jamie Prophet
Versatile composer looking for exciting collaborations and film scoring

Hello everyone. My name is Jamie and I am a composer looking for exciting collaborations to score music to. I have a vast experience of the music industry behind me and I am seeki…

4 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Matthew Lyne-Watt
Most recent response from Adam Ethan Crow
Why does nobody want to pay a screenwriter?

Hello,

I don't want to gripe too much here but I'm going to gripe just a little. I've been a member of this site for some time now and I make an effort to check the job board on …

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

As a working screenwriter who began by working for free, I do okay - I have to say that almost everyone who chooses to work in this industry, at some point, will work for free.
H…

Original Post from Nichola Wong
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Anybody in the know of any amazing SFX people for either collaboration or advice? Thanks gang!

I am shooting a film in mid-august that has quite a few SFX elements (fire, smoke, static hair, wind). Anybody in the know of brilliant SFX people for advice or collaboration? Tha…

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

When you say SFX I assume you mean practical effects of smoke, fire etc and not VFX to create virtual smoke, fire etc ... I can help with the later BTW.
Wozy

Original Post from patrick astwood
Most recent response from Marloes Koot
Where is the link to making a horror feature, moderators?

Apparently there was an online talk about shooting your first horror feature. It was supposed to be streaming today, but I can no longer find it on the site. Anyone know where it …

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

In case you missed it, you can now catch up with the recording of our Horror Masterclass & Q&A via our Facebook page: bit.ly/3B66J2a. Thanks, Marloes

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
How to pitch a TV show?

How do I pitch my own TV show to Netflix, BBC, producers, and the like, with myself as a lead actor like Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), for ins…

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

Wozy's Insight's

If you are going to festivals and markets to pitch your film project, go prepared. Taking only a script will seriously reduce your chances of success. You should…

Original Post from Loz Charles
Are there directors who are interested in amazing music?

I was wondering if there are any film directors who would be interested in a generous deal of profits from a project. The idea is to initially make a novelty slightly comical vira…

4 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Brian M Franklin
Most recent response from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Want to know how to make and distribute a truly 'no budget' feature film?

Let me show you what you can make in 6 days with 3 actors in one location and with a mere £10k budget (all in).
Our first feature film 'The Passenger' was shot entirely on GoPro 6…

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

Yes, John. Indeed. Very misleading to say, "...a truly 'no budget' feature..." and then say, "...with a mere £10k budget...".

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