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Original Post from JC Prince
Where are the best places to pitch?

I know someone who is interested in pitching their ideas for features. Can anyone recommend any good pitching events. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 2 months ago.

Thank you guys. This helps a lot!

Original Post from Brian Barnes
Need a bed in Cannes?

We have a spare sofa bed in Cannes 10-12 minutes' walk from the Palais. It's available for the nights of 14th-19th inclusive (checkout on 20th). You can take it for the full wee…

9 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Felix von Nida
Sheffield Doc Fest Accommodation?

Hi All,

I'm heading to Sheffield Doc Fest next month and before I book on AirBnB thought I'd see whether anyone here has a room they'd like to rent for the week? Send me a messag…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Looking to hear stories about the best/ worst shoots you've worked on

Hi All,

I'm starting a blog about the film industry and would love to hear the following stories from you shooters:

The worst shoots you've ever worked on.
How you got into the…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Dan, Paddy, thanks. There was nothing to worry about in my story to respond to the "How you got into the industry" question: here it is for you guys:

So, this singer songwriter i…

Original Post from AndBut Films
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Cannes flatshare available -- anyone need accommodation?

Cannes apartment. Short walk from the Palais.
Contact for more information: filmpartners@andbut.co.uk

1 response, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Andbutfilms, As per msge give me a call to discuss. 07801843047 thks Nath

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Anyone going to Raindance ball- is it good op to meet people

Hi, Just wondering if people are going to Raindance ball and if good op to meet people..

Thanks

Nathalie

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from T.H.C. Gasson
Most recent response from Martin W. Payne
Looking for collaborators to help with the Depict! 90 second challenge competition

Hi,

I'm looking to enter the 'DepicT! 90 Second Challenge' competition that has been advertised on SP. Yet again, good friends who show a keen interest in a pitch down the pub or…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Thomas

Actor and have sound equipment as well. Happy to collaborate dependent where you are actually based! I'm in / near London. Not available on Friday 6th though

Original Post from John Osiko
Most recent response from Nathalie Hickson
Cannes - has anyone got a spare room, sofa or floor space?

Hi guys,

My film is in the short film corner so I'm looking for last minute accommodation - ideally walking distance to the Palais but not fussy. If you've got a sofa going I'm…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Joel, Just joined shooting people & looking thro. Congrats on short at Cannes & good luck.

Original Post from Matt Kerins
Where would I look for overseas filming opportunities?

I'd like to know if there are any places that send crews around the world, not bothered about pay really as much as the experience of travelling and shooting. Thanks!

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 3 months ago.

Thanks guys. Yeah I've been thinking a charity might be a good place to start looking. @Stanley, that sounds like an amazing experience, I bet you've got a few stories to tell! Wh…

Original Post from Paulina Brahm
Accompany me to BAFTA?

Dear Shooters,

As some of you may be aware, I have suffered a significant loss in my life.

That said, a short I worked on last year will have a private cast and crew screening a…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

I have found my guest!

Thank you,
Paulina
PS: Paddy, I'll take a raincheck for my next première!

Original Post from Michael van der Put
Most recent response from Raph Watson
Looking for South East London Filmmakers who want their work screened locally!

Hi guys,

I'm helping to co-curate an evening of short films in Forest Hill and thought I would post on here to see if any local filmmakers fancied submitting? It's all part of S…

16 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU_3eUD49a0

Original Post from Matt Turner
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
DCP Creation?

Hi All,

Matt from Shooting People here.

We've been looking into services for filmmakers that we can integrate into SP, and were wondering if there was interest in one particular…

13 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

Free DCP software is great but somewhat limited, and full compliance is not guaranteed. Horses for courses, but you've no comeback if your project is in the wrong colour space fo…

Original Post from Hayley Titheradge
Most recent response from Richard Anthony Dunford
Does anybody know of some film festival competitions to submit feature films?

Does anybody know of some film festival competitions to submit feature films?

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

Yeah www.filmfreeway.com is the most user friendly site to search and submit to film festivals. www.withoutabox.com is the other major one to look at

Original Post from Jaye L Swift
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Licence for private screening

Hello

My short film will be ready in just a few short weeks.

I have access to a large room in a railway station where I can put on a private screening for all cast and crew and …

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

You have a venue in mind, so ask them. Knowing what the limits set by a combination of the law, fire regs, their health and safety, and their insurer, is part of their job as venu…

Original Post from Jane Sanger
Most recent response from Leon O
What i a reasonably priced place in London to screen a film

There are loads of venues in London but are there any that are under £200 for a 2 to 3 hour reception and screening
Preferably central or south.
Will they let you do a drinks rece…

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

Try these two; The Montpelier Pub SE15 and The Prince Regent SE24 I think both are free.

Original Post from chaz douglas
work with teenagers at music festivals

Work with teenagers at music festivals. The Mayflower Project provides a dedicated space for teenagers to hang out at various events across the UK and we are looking people to joi…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Aaron Dunleavy
Improvised film

Hello everyone,

I'd really appreciate any feedback on a short film I made called Throw Me to the Dogs, which has just completed a year long run on the festival circuit.

The fil…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

Thanks very much everyone, I'd really really appreciate it if you could vote for the film in the Film of the Month competition!! https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/leaderbo…

Original Post from Connor H
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9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from nicholas dehadray
Most recent response from Mondo Ghulam
Can I submit an animation short to competitions if it has already been released online?

Hi

I am currently making an animation short and hoping to begin entering it in competitions from the 1st March.

I have looked at several submission rules for short film competi…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 5 months ago.

There will be some fests who insist on premiership or unavailable online. At the Short Sighted event a few years back, they explained that this was becoming more rare, except for …

Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate on a script/short film

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Artur Trull
Looking to collaborate with someone on a short film

Hey guys,

I'm a film maker based in Scotland and i'm just looking for some like minded people to work on a short film with. I've been making shorts for years and have had some mi…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from chaz douglas
Most recent response from Simon DaVison
looking for independent films to show as part of a youth service that works at summer events across…

We run a youth service that works with teenagers at various summer events and we would really like to start including a film screening as part of our service. I've been in touch …

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Chaz - We'd be happy for you to screen our film - www.5greedybankers.com. I run a youth film making project and a couple of them helped on the film. It's a heist comedy and we…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking to speak to Producers

Hi all!

I'm currently doing some research on the UK film industry for a passion project. I got some great responses about runners on here recently and am now looking for more inf…

6 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

I appreciate your further explanation Ross but I have to stand by my post in response to the context and structure of your original request. I think it more helpful to be blunt to…

Original Post from James Perry
Most recent response from Richard Woodburn
Hi Guys! I'm a freelance composer for Film/TV/Game and would love to know how to find people workin…

I am really keen on working with directors/producers/actors that are in the process of working on films/shorts for the London Film Festival.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Find people who are not working on films for the London film festival then you find people who are

Original Post from Rob Speranza
Could you make a music video in two weeks? MUSIC VIDEO COMPETITION!

COULD YOU MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO IN 2 WEEKS?

How often do you see music videos on social media? We’re guessing pretty much everyday. How often do you head to YouTube to get your mus…

9 years, 6 months ago
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