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Original Post from richard kelly
Want To Help

Hello From Richard, if anyone Wants to Help please do on what is to come. I have 6 creator owned Graphic novels, Some have screenplay adaptions. I have a Banksy vibe so no Picture…

2 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Xenia Glen
Astroid City :) and Cannes

Somehow, I completely missed that Wes Anderson has been making another film…

‘Astroid City’… World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Sp…

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

Hey Michelle,

Great! I've started a discussion about meeting up with Shooters in Cannes here: https://shootingpeople.org/qna/q/cannes-is-coming-up/

Xenia

Original Post from Molly Cowderoy
Clermont–Ferrand in London

Hi Shooters,

The Clermont–Ferrand International Short Film Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious short film festivals in the world with more than 200,000 visitor…

2 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Tom Kinnersly
Seeking an experienced producer to collaborate on short films

I am a London-based writer-director looking for a producer with experience of marketing as well as funding applications. This would initially be to work on one or two short films …

2 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Elliot Grove
Raindance Open Shorts Night

The Raindance Open Shorts Night is a great place for local filmmakers to showcase their work non-competitively for free in front of an audience of fellow indie filmmakers and film…

2 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Paul Docherty
Edinburgh Docufest

Has anybody here had any experience submitting work to the Edinburgh Docufest? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

2 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from Darren Brade
BFI Flare 2023

So... I've spied quite a few SP members who are screening at BFI Flare this year! Shout if that's one of you ;)

As usual, the programme looks great. I'm still undecided on what…

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

No film to show but will be there networking for my next short so say "hi" if you see me.

Original Post from Ines DAIF
Most recent response from Martin Johnston
Film Festival Advice

Hi Shooters !

I am a filmmaker based in Algeria and I am currently making my first documentary film about the difficulties facing women in Algeria.

Can anyone give me advic…

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

Big Syn International Film Festival. This is a United Nations Initiative and they are especially keen to support filmmakers with a message. You can find them on Instagram and sear…

Original Post from John David Clay
OsKa Bright

thought I would reengineer a concept with a disabled character (Title Shattered) to enter into this yrs festival (2024)

would be 30 pages ( need to dig out script notes and re…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Cheryl White
EFM

Who's going to the European Film Market? Is there an organised meetup?

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

Nice. I'm there Friday - Tuesday. Are you taking a film?

Original Post from iustina Nevel
Offering: DCP Mastering services

Hello brilliant creatives!

If you need a DCP for your film, either for festivals or other screenings, I can master that for you. Feel free to get in touch at indcpservices@gmai…

2 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Lyndon Hanrahan
Travel & Development Grants

Hey shooters,

Does anyone know of any grants for filmmakers to attend international festivals or development labs? I recently got accepted into the 2023 Berlinale Talents progr…

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

Thank you!

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from Malcolm Moore
Seeking inexpensive legal advise for a ultra low budget movie

I'm seeking inexpensive legal advice for a completed ultra-low-budget movie. There's a spanner in the works which needs to be addressed. Any and all ideas would be very greatly ap…

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

Hi Ray, Congratulation of completing your feature. Please feel free to email me and summarise exactly what the spanner in the works is, if I can't aiis I shoul be able to sign poi…

Original Post from Juan de Leon-Padmore
Behind the Scenes / Stills opportunities

Good Morning,

My name is Juan and I am a film stills photographer based in South Yorkshire. I have studied with the Film Stills Academy, being trained by seasoned veteran stil…

2 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Judith Millecker
Most recent response from Jim Read
Spare ticket for SP Start the Year Party on 10 Jan?

Hi all,
I'm keen on going to this event (on Tues. 10th Jan at the RichMix), but tickets are sold out on eventbrite.
Is there anyone who can't go and whose ticket I could get?
C…

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

Hi all - just had a couple cancellations so there's some more available now but once they're gone - they're gone! Plan still is if you feel like taking a chance and haven't got a …

Original Post from Ray Brady
FREE OR HUGELY DISCOUNTED FILM FEST SUBMISSION LIST NB GO TO BOTTOM

Antakya International Film Festival 100% Free SUBMISSION
ENDING SOON Entry Fee Waiver Code: AFF201210
https://filmfreeway.com/Antakyafilmfest

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

Nassau Film Festival ENDING SOON is presently free to submit your short film.
Add to basket and then use the following Entry Fee Waiver Code by pasting it into the discount code …

Original Post from Jim Read
Most recent response from William Webb
LSFF 2022

LSFF have just dropped their programme - and it's looking f#!king great...

https://shortfilms.org.uk/

Who's going? I'm keen to attend a couple but it's run on a ticket-per-e…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 7 months ago.

Lo-budget Mayhem is always a must!

My film Personal Effects is screening in ‘Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them’ on the 28th at Curzon Soho (alongside a film feat H…

Original Post from Osama Rai
Who's attending FOCUS film production event?

Hi; I am coming to the UK to attend FOCUS event in London. It's mainly about international film production and co-production opportunities and collaborations, and film location se…

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

Hi everyone
Sorry for late reply.
I'll be there for the 2nd day.
Please reach me here or by email: osama@vileo.tv

Original Post from Giulio Gobbetti
Most recent response from Joe Button
Using watermarked archive footage

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone can help me navigate this.

I've edited a short video-art piece making use of some actuality footage from the Associated Press archive. Now,…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 8 months ago.

Does the watermarked version come with a license? If so then the answer's in the license, if not then well, you don't have a license. At least that's the legalistic answer. Whethe…

Original Post from Juan de Leon-Padmore
Stills Photography

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to help out on some short films as a Unit Stills Photographer from December onwards. I am based in Yorkshire but can easily travel to surrounding area…

2 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Ornella Hawthorn Gardez
Most recent response from Faith Martin Abongo
Who's going to Aesthetica Film Festival? Producers, Cinematographers, Composers, Actors, Sound, Cre…

Hi, I am a writer director, I had my last short film screen at Aesthetica last year along with multiple festivals receiving it's BAFTA accreditation.

I'm back at Aesthetica th…

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

Hi Joe,

I’m a writer and director currently working on a short film. I am Interested in the VR aspect. Is it possible we can have a chat please?

Thanks
Faith

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from William Webb
The BFI London Film Festival

Hi everyone,

Is anyone going to the London Film Festival? It started today and runs until October the 16th.

https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp

It would be …

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

I’m at LFF throughout on an industry pass- nothing in the programme, just networking and watching lots of films! Excited to meet some fellow SP members there.

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Jim Read
Encounters Film Festival

Hi everyone,

Will anyone be at the Encounters Film Festival in Bristol this week? Or have you got a film at the festival? It would be great to know if so and to set a meet up!

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Damn it Andy! I was sat next to you the entire time - haven't done public speaking since pre-pandemic so was quite nervy (hence being ... quiet)

Enough was killer and so deserv…

Original Post from Liam Rogers
Most recent response from Anna Alfieri
Writer/director with a short script looking for a producing partner

Hello.

I have a queer horror short film I would like to get made with the help of a producing partner who can help with sourcing funding and planning the shoot.

It's a one l…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Hey Liam!

Would be very keen on getting to know more about this.

For info on me and what I have done please have a look at my website www.annaaalfieri.co.uk and feel free to…

Original Post from Karel Bata
Most recent response from Ray Brady
I've just had a really BAD review! LOL!

Hey, I've just got a really BAD review from a festival that turned my film down!
http://review.dcshorts.com/results/?e=JgpvFIGJdJ022sHz1ps09jHvM7fMHwAgtJLlbz309TQ=

"It's ridicul…

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

Love this thread. Yes sometimes reviews are unfair or simply rude, I've had ones that really hurt, what can you do. Make note and never shake the hand of that reviewer again. Ever…

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