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Hi all,

I'm on the hunt for London based filmmakers who have recently finished their Short film and are now considering a private screening for friends/family/industry.

I'm look…

We would definitely be interested. Have a look at our website www.shotoftea.co and let us know which film your interested in and I'll send you the private link to view if it's not…

Hello! Once again, I'm here to ask the help of the SP community.

In the last three years I embarked in a journey that led me to produce and co-direct a mid-length documentary, wh…

If it doesn't limit your options at all, no harm in giving it a go, I guess! If the actual promotion part is on them, so they earn by making you money, job's a good'un.

Anyone on here using Amazon Video Direct? Here's a link to my films released on Amazon. www.amazon.com/v/underground
Would love to share experience with this platform with other s…

@Michael Lebor Hi Michael, before the thread gets lost in a different dimension (I had trouble finding it) I was wondering if you have a massive problem with trolls on Amazon too?…

Hi
We are looking for advice on film festival submissions. Has anybody worked with Festival Formula? We would be interested to know if there were any other companies or individua…

Film Festival Doctor are good , Rebekah meets you, looks at the film, discusses where to aim for (no guarantees) this manages your expectations and therefore wasted money on festi…

I have recently completed an adult comedy christmas animation (watch at https://youtu.be/WLwOCw6QXUs )
and I'm wandering if anyone is looking for a 9 min short to screen anywhere …

Does anyone have experience promoting their film online by working with social media networkers and viral marketing campaigners to drive traffic to streaming websites?

Davina, my point is that if you say that about writers attracting producers and directors, why can't the same apply to filmmakers attracting audiences?

The answer you gave else…

Hello Shooters,

My 14th indie feature 'Princess in the Castle', which premiered in the Nightpiece Film Festival in the Edinburgh Fringe in August has just been released on Amazo…

Congratulations Al. One thing leads to another and barricaded doors open.

Free Screening of "The One Survivor of Conifer" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8895010/)

October 23rd in Ealing.

Movie starts at 6PM


If you wanna RSVP email: unsurvivableconif…

Hello Shooters,

If you have any interest in distribution (you should) here is something you should all pay attention to. Aggregator 'Distribber' has essentially collapsed. This …

Hi Shooters,

If you have been affected by the collapse of Distribber here are some useful articles-

https://paradigmconsulting.fanbridge.com/campaigns/show.php?id=1531704&…

Hi,
Sorry to trouble you all but...
I received a highly unusual message from the following company, has anyone had dealings with Ralf Hartmann LuNiMa International Limited in the …

Hello Shooters,

With my 14th indie feature since 2010 'Princess in the Castle' scheduled for an October 31st VOD release I'm giving it some quiet hype..

https://www.imdb.com/tit…

Hi Shooting People,

I am an actress but I freelance in PR and am currently working for a new interactive film and television streaming platform called Livetree. We have had huge…

Hello Shooting People Family,

My FIRST feature film got it´s trailer released!!!!
Currently trying to sort distrubution.

We will be doing a test screening soon and in Octobe…

Hey everyone,

I have been working on a short documentary (a family portrait) since last year and had a crowdfunding page up that introduced my contributors, the idea and storyli…

Are you a BECTU member? You could ask them, free legal advice.

LiveTree.com have launched a new concept in audiences watching and participating financially in film and television productions. They have also launched a free to enter on-line fi…

Hi Mikel
Try their P.R. lady Daniella on dw@livetree.com
Tegan

Hi

I am looking to buy an FS7 and full kit.

Do you have any recommendations for finance companies?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Marc Paydon

Personal Loan - your bank will lend you what they feel comfortable with, and rates are usually very good. Early repayment is normally fine.

More we train ourself, more we get...

Early in January, I received a message via Shooting People from someone asking permission to screen a short film of mine on Latest TV Brighton, a freeview channel, with the possib…

Hi Alwyne.... Latest TV is already streamed every night worldwide from thelatest.co.uk 6pm til late
We will need to receive film in right format from you and I will organise.
I w…

Hi

I need to get my short film 'A Stitch in Time' Subtitled in Spanish, does anyone know any companies who could do this for me? Also what work will I need to do in advance of su…

Hi Graham, what I've used previously for commercial videos was https://www.rev.com to get timecoded captions and have sent these directly to translators, who output it in the same…

We are in the process of making a feature length film, and I would like to find a promoter to select film festivals for us and also help us eventually sell the film, how do I go a…

Hi Moira, for us at IP-UP we would need to review and see if we like it and believe it has a market.

Hello Shooters,

The 2019 Nightpiece Film Festival Early Selections trailer arrived mid-week as the Edinburgh Fringe programme launched. You can check it out here:

https://www.yo…

What's the latest news on opportunities for distributing micro-budget films using the internet?

From what I can gather the likes of Netflix and Amazon are going strong on the mid…

@Mark Jepson - yep, down for me too. Not an auspicious start ;-)

Hello Shooters,

This is a real world copyright theft scenario that has unfolded in recent weeks. It's quite complicated, a long read and certainly not your everyday indie filmma…

That's brazen. So many shits and sharks in the water.

Do you know anyone at Cannes this week who can find those guys and poke their eyes?

Hello Shooters,

In the 2017 Camden Fringe I directed Paul Bridger's stageplay 'Homeless Comforts'. Fast forward nearly 2 years and in March/April I flipped a 40m film adaptation…

How do I get Netflix, Amazon, studios, and the like to read myscript and produce my film? Do you have to be a professional writer or have a long credit and an excellent track reco…

Buppha - hate to depress you but like the lottery you have more chance of being struck by lightning twice.