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Original Post from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Screening of Girl on a Motorcycle

A great film - one of my favourites, with the psychodelic sequences! I knew Jack very well as he became patron of my Brighton Film School. Marianne was not his first choice, how…

50 minutes ago
Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Cecile Sinclair
SP Changes: Endings Are Overrated & This Community Is Brilliant X

Hi all, in case you missed our announcement about our closure later in the year, I’ve posted it here again below. Meanwhile, we’re cracking on with a very busy schedule. Hope to …

23 responses, most recent an hour ago.

As an Actress, I value Shooting People immensely as I found my so many wonderful jobs and connections on here!

I only joined maybe 4 years ago but still feels recent. Thank yo…

Original Post from Joe Gipps
Most recent response from Zak Mills
Beginner Screenwriters?

Hi is else anybody here just starting out as a screenwriter, not doing anything professionally but just trying to get some practice?

I've written two 1 scene screenplays to pra…

1 response, most recent 19 hours ago.

We have a screenwriting meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 pm GMT (UK) online.

All welcome.

ZOOM Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88385357758

For more information, email in…

Original Post from Matthew Phillips West
A Composer and a Dog

As a new member greeted with the sad news of Shooting People being soon to close I thought I should take this last opportunity of introducing myself.

I'm a recently graduated m…

2 responses, most recent 20 hours ago.

Thanks Cath - I hope for something similar to Heather, or perhaps simply meeting people that are travelling in the same direction. I look forward to the exclusive Creatives' Dogs …

Original Post from Andy Hudson
Most recent response from Linda M James
To film school... or not to film school

Hey everyone - looking for a bit of advice.

I’m a Leeds-based camera op, done some helping out on friends’ shoots but no paid gigs yet, mostly juggling a day job in retail. I’v…

6 responses, most recent 6 days ago.

What an amazingly generous response, Ray, to someone starting out. We need more people like you in the film world.

Original Post from Lance Patrick
Most recent response from James McCann
No yearly membership anymore?

This seems like a big mistake to me, I've been a customer for many years and always bought the yearly membership which was discounted. But now it's going to monthly only and even …

1 response, most recent 1 week, 3 days ago.

Agreed 100%.
Increasing the price without adding anything is a great way to lose customers.

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Behind the Scenes Photography

Hello all, here are some BTS example images I have taken.

https://smendes.co.uk/BTS.html

I am taking more bookings and would love to shoot BTS for your next project.

Ple…

2 weeks, 2 days ago
Original Post from Francesco Varzi
Sound Designer, Sound Editor Mixer - Available

Hello,

I am a sound editor, designer, and re-recording mixer based in Manchester, available for remote work.
www.francescovarzi.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11623117.

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Looking to build a creative relationship with a producer

Hey all, hope you're all enjoying the summer weather!

I am a writer/director based in Kings Cross, North London.

As someone who often produces, I know it's no easy task. I …

3 weeks ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Howard Lewis-Baker
Stock footage - what's your experience?

Hi all,

Has anyone here had experience selling stock footage as a side hustle?

I’m interested in how people manage it alongside their main work, what equipment works best, …

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

Hi Tina
I can offer a perspective from a buyers pov. My main work is for a company that produces a lot of videos aimed at high end/blue chip corporate clients. We have a Getty su…

Original Post from Heather McQuaid
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
How a community post on SP led to a BAFTA-qualifying short

I wanted to share a little story—and a big thank you—to this community.

A couple of years ago, I was writing a lot—short stories, scripts, speculative ideas—but nothing I’d wri…

12 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

Hi guys ! Do you need a good actor? My name is Igor Ismail. Instagram Igor Ismail please have a look !:)

Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

1 month ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Photographic projects and collaborations

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the film making process shooting behind the scenes images for short film ‘Kaleido Ghost’.

Check the images out here https://www.kei…

1 month, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Stacey Guthrie
Most recent response from Laura Radford
Any Cornwall Filmmakers here?

I’m a solo filmmaker in Cornwall, also a comedy actor and writer from Falmouth. Any other people here from Cornwall? Just asking out of interest for any future collaborations etc

4 responses, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Ellie and Stacey,

I'm a stills photographer for Film/TV based in Newquay. I'm trying to do a filmmaking meetup on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/groups/cornwalltvproduct…

Original Post from Gill Ahn
Most recent response from Sergio Mendes
Finding Crew inRome - or fly them from UK?

I'm back onSP after a few years break, and trying to shoot an Indie film in Rome, where I'm based right now. I have spent 4 months going round the houses, trying to find crew, you…

4 responses, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Hi Gill, just sent you a message. Thanks.

Original Post from Ela Teodora
Intro

Hi everyone, I just joined. I am an actress and film producer (15 shorts, on my 3rd feature) originally from Eastern Europe but Lived in LA for 16 years, now I am basically nomadi…

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Sanda Kolar
Most recent response from Darren Richardson
Flicker in footage

Does anyone have Digital Anarchy plug in for FCP and is up for helping me get rid of flicker in a bit of footage? For a fee.

First time this has happened with my Lumix GH5, sh…

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

when you say flicker, do you mean flicker from lighting?
If it’s flicker from LED lighting, there are a few fixes that you can do that don’t require any plug-ins

Original Post from Fred W
Gas station as a location?

Hello,
London-based. We are shooting a short film set at a petrol station, with both indoor and exterior. Does anyone have any tips on how to reduce costs for that? Or where to l…

1 response, most recent 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

Or just good sites to scout locations.

Original Post from Benjamin Kent
Most recent response from Tom Cressey
Introduction

Hi,
I'm Benjy and I just joined. I am a creative director and producer with over a decade of experience. I am originally from Ghana but now live in Milton Keynes. I have experie…

1 response, most recent 2 months ago.

Hi Benjy, welcome to Shooting People! I’m a DoP based in Northampton, so not far away at all. It would be great to catch up with you some time.

https://www.instagram.com/tom_cr…

Original Post from Tom Cressey
DoP Looking to Connect with Directors and Producers

Hey Everyone!
I'm Tom, a DoP with a background in documentary and commercials. I'm looking to connect with directors and producers interested in narrative projects, documentaries…

2 months ago
Original Post from Scott Allan
Great Production Package looking for work

Hi,

My production package is looking for projects.

Please check out this vimeo: https://vimeo.com/902546069

I can do great deals but cannot work for free unfortunately, (…

2 months ago
Original Post from AndBut Films
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Shooting people membership

Anyone else having problems updating membership after the changeover from annual memberships?

Have contacted Shooting People at help@shootingpeople.org and through messaging o…

1 response, most recent 2 months, 1 week ago.

Hello. Thanks for this and sorry you've had an issue.
Our help-desk doesn't run over the weekend, but we've messaged you direct this morning to solve.
Chrs,
Cath

Original Post from Keith Symons
I'm available for stills and bts photographic assignments

Hey folks, I'm looking for my next assignment and I'm booking now, please do get in touch if you need images for your upcoming project, film, tv, theatre, festival or music event …

2 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Fred W
Award-winning editor looking for interesting opportunities

Hello,

I recently made a short film and won two awards for best editing, and would love to find new exciting stories to edit.

If you are interested in finding out more or h…

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Corina Andrian
INTIMACY COORDINATOR looking for productions

Hi everyone,
I am a London-based INTIMACY COORDINATOR looking for productions, I work internationally!

CV/training here: https://www.corina-andrian.com/intimacy-coordinator
I…

2 months, 2 weeks ago
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