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Original Post from Jane Sanger
Are you a northern film maker and have made a short film in last 2 years about the homeless?

We are organising a red carpet screening for our latest short film with a theme about the homeless. The venue is in Shropshire so I am looking for 3 or 4 other film makers with a…

9 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Hi, does anyone know of any cheap accommodation at Sundance this year? Or does anyone have somewher…

I have two scripts that have taken ages to write and it feels like a good time to finally visit where the real producers, writers and filmmakers are. Many thanks, Richard Mob: 078…

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

Thanks, Richard

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
where do i find someone to work with me in a business as a filmmaker - weddings, singers/dancers vi…

I am sort of looking someone who has multi-skilled. Knows how to film in the highest definition and as cinematography for wedding videos, including both asian and british weddings…

9 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Ken Box
Composer and Film Maker Available

Hi,

I have now uploaded some films I directed, produced, composed for and acted on my Shooting People Profile.

I am Logic, FCPX savvy and too an extent After Effects.

I have al…

9 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Clement Ofoedu
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
Sound Levels BUrning BLU RAY

Hi Guys ,

I have a weird problem.

I have finished my film , and its all edited, and I even took it to a mastering studio, and had it done twice.

The final video file sounds fi…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 8 months ago.

If your audio is encoded as Dolby AC3 then that's likely Dialnorm doing its thing - encoding with PCM audio should leave the audio as mastered.

Original Post from Sica Denerley-Weiss
Does anybody know of an accessible list of UK Film/TV/Event Production Companies?

Organising a large event for next Spring and would like to invite as many of the major TV channels/companies, events teams etc as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a list w…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Rob  Carter
Short Film Festival Information

I'm about to embark on researching short film festivals, entry deadlines, entrance criteria (film length etc), cost of application etc. I'm just wondering if anyone has already do…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from andrew fineberg
Are there any makeup artists and music composers in London available for Saturday 3rd October?

60 HOUR FILM CHALLENGE - 3RD OCTOBER - 5TH OCTOBER - http://colchesterfilmfestival.com/60hourfilmchallenge/

We have put together a fantastic crew and have a small cast in place f…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sasha Imani
I'm looking to showcase a selection of short films for a Halloween+Black History event could you re…

I'm the organiser for In-Cahoots Film Night and I'm looking for a short selection of short films 20 mins and under and made after 2013 to showcase for our October 27th Film Night …

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Is anyone able to translate two scripts into French?

I am looking for anyone who is able to speak thorough French to translate two scripts from English into French in order for me to add French subtitles onto my Film for submission …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

One of my actresses is French and is interested. Are they in Final Draft? Please send to franz@imperialfilmproductions.com
Thanks, Franz

Original Post from Neil Oseman
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Has anyone attended Southampton International Film Festival and if so what did you think of it?

My short film Stop/Eject is an official selection of this year's Southampton International Film Festival and the lead actress has been nominated for an award there. They charge fo…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

For networking, take yourself of to Cannes in May. You actually stand a chance of sharing a fag with the right person, whereas at an expensive buyerless festival do the only peop…

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from Maj Jukic
Where are the shooters in the pub in South London?

Are there any shooters in the pub in South London? Like Croydon, Purley, Crystal Palace, Sutton, Bromley, Beckenham, Greenwich, Lewisham and Wimbledon?

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Streatham, I'm in.

Original Post from jenny lee
Most recent response from Julian Lamoral-Roberts
We need a Spanish speaker to help out with a Q&A at one of our screenings

We will be screening an awesome drama called FLOW at the I Will Tell International Film Festival on Saturday 5 September at 7pm. The Producer/Main actor is flying over for the sc…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

I have had the privilege and pleasure of working with Valeria Appel and I can confirm that she is a very experienced and talented film maker
Julian Lamoral Roberts
www.julianlamor…

Original Post from jenny lee
Does anyone have recommendations for finding volunteers for our upcoming film festival at very shor…

The I Will Tell International Film Festival is an innovative 11 night event run in central London every year from 30 August to 9 September. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.


Thanks!

Original Post from Lee Hollins
Save the Curzon Soho Competition. An Idea for a treatment

I just saw the post about the competition which has a deadline of Monday. I don't have the connections to make a film, but I had an idea if anyone was interested. It will turn in…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Like the community spirit Paddy. As I said, only an idea. Bottom line a cinema like the Curzon shouldn't be erased. Here goes.

The idea in a nutshell:

An ageing man sits on a st…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Tomo Kembery
Leeds based Production company looking for an audition space in London for a few days, can anybody …

Northern based Talkinglens Productions are looking to cast in London in September for our self funded feature film "The Test". We are looking for a rehearsal space in London for a…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

I have a space in Romford Essex, only 30mins from london.
Email tom@studio-club.com

Original Post from Ryan Enever
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Looking for a group of filmmakers to collaborate with either in London or Norfolk

I am an actor/writer/photographer looking to work with a wide range of crew for film projects. I graduated from the Liverpool Institute of performing Arts in 2012 but since 2009 h…

14 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Ryan - I recently posted on these pages a request for any actors (like myself) who love script reading. I also write a bit and was dismayed how otherwise intelligent people (l…

Original Post from Elizaveta Sinkevich
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Short films/documentaries FESTIVAL in the south of UK?

Does anybody know if there would be short films/documentaries festival in the south of UK or midlands?
Thank you.

1 response, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

Have a look at this list, you may find one to suit?

http://film.britishcouncil.org/festivals-directory?festival_query=&month=Any&country=United+Kingdom&deadline=Any&a…

Original Post from Peter Findlay
Most recent response from Black Swamp Films
Anyone fancy clubbing together for a shorts screening?

I've just finished a short (The Wolf of Enfield) and would like to screen it for some cast and crew. Better still, it would be nice to team up with 3-4 other producers/directors, …

1 response, most recent 10 years ago.

HI Peter

Sure we would love to show our new 18 minute black comedy.
Keep us posted as to when and cost.

All the best
Dave & Ray
Blackswampfilms

www.blackswampfilms.com

Does anyone know of any affordable cinemas or bars available for private screenings in London?

I am waiting to kick off a CrowdFunding campaign (I know, who isn't!!!?) for a Short Film that I am looking at making into a Full Feature (all be it a short Full Feature). We are …

7 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions, not only has your advice helped me with my current project, but it's also helping me to plan a few future ones. Much appreciated. Chris

Original Post from William Allum
Anyone need a DCP made?

Hi guys, I have experience in making DCPs, both long and short form. I'm currently trying to expand my freelance work, so if anyone is interested I am very reasonable. Please PM…

4 responses, most recent 10 years ago.

Hey Khurum and Karel, I've just sent you private messages.

Kelie, thanks very much. New here so still learning how everything works here, I'll give that a try soon.

Most recent response from mandana mohit
About the Acting Course - Meisner Technique - 5 weeks in London does anybody know where is this tak…

I read on Shooting People events about this course starting tomorrow but it's bot clear where is this taking place. Does anybody know more about it?

1 response, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Laura, this could be the course I was running in my group and tried to add it to events here but there are certain rules for that, so I couldn't . The description you are givin…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
GOLD - George Wyndham: From Sierra Leone to Brazil Paralympics. Please support our crowdfunder

George Wyndham overcame poverty, disability and war to become one of the world's top 20 table-tennis players. He is Sierra Leone's best hope at a gold medal at the Brazil Paralymp…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Michael,

Thanks for this. You can post this information into the Bulletins here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/post/1. This will post it directly into our daily bulleti…

Original Post from David Thompson
Most recent response from SP User
Feature film paperwork

Hi guys,

I've got the final cut of my 1st lo/no budget feature which I am about to start trying to sell online (and possibly theatrical). And I'm just afraid what paperwork they …

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

I have a similar issue myself. I have found a number of pro formas on the web but I'm not entirely sure that they will be a substitute for proper legal advice. The legal advice re…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Feedback on our interactive live streaming experiment - Tuesday 2nd June 19.30pm

Hi all
I'm keen for some feedback on our live-streaming experiment, where the audience gets the chance to change the play.
I believe this to be an experiment in film, theatre and …

10 years, 2 months ago
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