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Hello all, I hope this is cool to post.

I'm excited to share my award-winning indie series; a nihilistic, psychological thriller with dark comedic elements - FRIED.

I wrot…

Thanks Jonathan, appreciate the support and hope you enjoy!

Hey, my name is Helene and I’m a 25 year old actor and writer looking to connect with other creatives & filmmakers. I’m based in London, I studied Acting For Stage & Screen at Reg…

Hi Helene,

I'm a London based actor & filmmaker, always open to chatting about collaborations. Please feel free to contact me here or on richardgossactor@outlook.com

Cheers!…

Hi Shooters,
These are the two clips from the sitcom Telford's that we write, shot, edited etc, for pretty much zero money.

We're actively looking for people who are just…

Hello :)
Hope all is going well?
James

[Note to Moderator: Should have clicked on General Film Chat, but I might have actually clicked on more than one category.]
“It all starts with the story,” is a myth promulgated …

[Smiley Face][Thumbs Up] emojis.

Hi,
I am a filmmaker who have directed a few films and have recently finished a successful horror short (successful from the reactions it has received, it will now enter festival…

Hi!
I do have an MA in the bag and my film "The Nautilus Mutiny" cracked many festivals and got some good press.
I'm always looking to connect with other UK filmmakers and I'd l…

Hi everyone,

Here is an updated list of discounts on filmmaking tools, training, and software:

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Flatpack Festival (Birmingham) is calling for submissions for their young filmmaker strand SHORT & SUITE: https://filmfreeway.com/ShortandSuite
Filmmakers must be …

Hey shooters,

I'd be very grateful if you could subscribe to The Gallerist - my fortnightly newsletter of inspiration, events and opportunities for people working and/or inter…

Sounds like a great Newsletter, Phoebe! Can’t wait to take a read

I would like to meet fellow creatives on 27th in Covent Garden to discuss a short film I’ve written and am directing in the autumn. It’s based on a true story and it’s called ‘To…

Hi everyone, my name is Aaisha and I am a junior producer and editor. I was wondering is it just me that the job market especially in film and TV are going extremely slow. That th…

Hey, I'm looking for comedy sketch scripts that I can shoot for an anthology film, kind of like The Kentucky Fried Movie, or, Amazon Women On The Moon...

I'm making this out of…

Hey Tony, thanks for your message. I don't really have a max duration right now, I'd like a mix of short skits with some longer ones but maybe not to go longer than 7 minutes. I…

Hello everyone,
I'm a videographer/editor based in London. All my life I've filmed and edited very different videos and documentaries. From wedding videos to documentaries on soci…

Hi Luis,

I must have made about 80+ television documentaries over a 20 year period until I was sick of them. There is of course a new, very highly glossy product on Netflix and…

Hey there, I'm Keith, I'm a designer and photographer. I'm looking to diversify my portfolio and I'd love to collaborate on a project to get some unit stills and behind the scenes…

Just thought I’d share my new 2025 Cinematography Showreel with the good people of Shooting People because why not.

Mark Wiggins Cinematography Reel 2025
https://youtu.be/_Tx4mMXQq_c

Ufff. Thankyou David Lynch for showing us that the surreal and the mundane can hold hands and DANCE.

And thankyou for giving us constant sublime masterclasses on breaking rul…

He truly made the film world a far more interesting place. His whole presence and way of being will be missed

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on to make the early stages of filmmaking easier for short indie filmmakers like myself—Screenplayer (screenplayer…

Yes, I might, if I was planning to go into production. It is a clever tool, for sure!

Hi, I am looking to collaborate with fellow filmmakers in London and looking to assist and network on any projects you might have.

Get in touch and I look forward to hearing fr…

Hi Serge
I'm working on the pre-production of a wildlife documentary about a group of whales in Scotland.
My assistant had to take some time off for personal reason so I'm looki…

Happy new year everyone.I'm looking to get some guests on my Film Lovers podcast to talk to! If anyone who works in the film industry would be keen to come on and talk to me ( I d…

Hello Shooters!

I'm looking to submit two short films, a comedy and a horror, to the festivals this year and was wondering if anyone had advice on those worth submitting to.

…

Hi Nicholas,

Thanks for the heads up. I'm actually already on Film Freeway, so will keep an eye there. T

Hi Shooters.

I currently have some availability between long-form projects to work on some short films helping with any VFX shots. Whether it be fixing issues, green-screen wor…

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a resource that I think could really benefit filmmakers and creatives, and I’d love your input!

The idea is an AI Content Creation and Marketing …

What have your favourite films of 2024 been? Any film recommendations for Shooters to watch over the holidays?

Take a look at this list from SIGHT & SOUND of the 50 BEST FILMS …

Best films this year for my money are The Sweet East, The Beast, Riddle Of Fire, La Chimera, She Is Conann, A Different Man, Love Lies Bleeding and The Substance. Grandted I've st…

Has anyone on Shooting People been funded by BBC Films for a short film?

I'm more curious than anything, just want to learn how the process runs when working with them. Is it …

"Eligibility criteria
PiCoS accounts are for proposals for Network or Nations originated content from UK based independent production companies who have either had:

(a) A BBC …

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent filmmaking graduate looking to step into paid Production Assistant roles. Since finishing university, I’ve gained some valuable experience through pla…

I'd be interested to find out too

Hello, my name is Lashaunda.
"fan into flame," the gift that is in you." Care to sharing TIPS & TRICKS for Filmming and as an Actor for an industry artist.

Hello guys

I'm currently seeking a DP and 1st AD for our martial arts short film project.

Logline: To save his dojo and his reputation, a young sensei must fight a duel wit…

As Mark said. It'd be like saying I'd prefer a white male crew.
You have to have a particular reason to state that sort of requirement (and a good one). Personally if I were pay…