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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 …

2 months, 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week 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…

3 months, 1 week 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…

3 months, 3 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 3 months, 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 3 months, 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…

3 months, 4 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 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…

4 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, (…

4 months, 1 week 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 4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

4 months, 2 weeks 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…

4 months, 3 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…

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Darren Richardson
Most recent response from Benjamin Collins
Editor/Cameraman looking for new horizons

Hi, I’m new to the group and I just thought I would reach out, i’ve been a broadcast TV editor and cameraman for around 40 years, I always had a passion for Indie film and just wa…

1 response, most recent 4 months, 3 weeks ago.

great stuff!

Original Post from Anton Freire
Most recent response from Benjamin Collins
FILM COLORIST LOOKING FOR CLIENTS

Hi, I'm Antón, although most people know me as Gret.

I'm a professional editor and colorist, with more than 3 years of experience and a master's degree in color correction.

5 responses, most recent 4 months, 3 weeks ago.

great stuff, followed you on insta.

Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Looking To Connect With Filmmakers In Recovery

I'm looking to connect with filmmakers and creatives who have lived experience of addiction, who are in recovery — or who’ve been affected by alcohol or drug use through family or…

2 responses, most recent 5 months ago.

Thank you Patrick - I will DM you

Original Post from Christiaan Oyens
Film and TV Composer from Rio

Hello Shooters! I'm a London based film composer/music producer originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil seeking to connect with directors and and music supervisors. I have a Latin …

5 months ago
Original Post from Jordan John
Underscore Studios x BFI - Working Class Film Festival

Underscore Studios x BFI present Underscore Cinema 2025

Free Opportunity for to submit to Underscore Cinema (at the Rio cinema September 2025)

Underscore Studios have once a…

1 response, most recent 5 months ago.

https://underscorestudios.co.uk/joinus

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…

5 months ago
Original Post from Mark Stewart
Most recent response from Corina Andrian
Cinematographer Looking to Connect with Directors

Hey all, I'm a London-based cinematographer looking to connect with directors interested in narrative films, commercials, and fashion films.

I'm open to collaborating on spec a…

2 responses, most recent 5 months ago.

Hi Mark!

Love your portfolio!! My name is Corina, I'm a London-based director, would love to connect and potentially collaborate in the near future.
I do surrealist cinema a…

Original Post from Tortor Smith
Kickstarter LIVE for stop motion short

What is Stumbling Blocks?
It's a four/five-minute short stop motion film inspired by the loss of my nan to cancer last year and the fallout that occurred dealing with everything…

5 months ago
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