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Original Post from Zan Barberton
Most recent response from Nima Akbarpour
Has anybody else been charged for an IMDB pro membership that they didn't sign up for?

I just found out that IMDB has been charging me without my knowledge (£20 a month). Has anyone had the experience of getting a refund for this? Or any idea how they might have obt…

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

Hi Zan,

IMDb Pro is a paid service but the first month is free of charge. If you used the free month subscription and didn't cancel it, IMDb will charge you. I think you subscrib…

Original Post from Denyce Blackman
Looking for completed short LGBTQ+ films, from queer filmmakers or otherwise.

I'm programming for a queer film festival in Birmingham, UK. Hoping to find new shorts for this and future events! Please email blackman.denyce@gmail.com.

4 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Can someone provide feedback on my mini showreel?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CB59tfzB7ob/?igshid=1nar6po1czffo


Thanks :)

4 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Gabor George
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Is Cinando worth it?

I read some good things about it, but it would be nice to hear from some SP members who are on Cinando and what their experience has been.

How has your experience been on the sit…

1 response, most recent 5 years ago.

It's principally an offshoot of the Cannes Market, so unless you're involved with the Cannes Market (ie have a film for sale, or buying one) it may be of limited value.

Original Post from Yana Ivantcheva
Most recent response from Dominic Ryan
Someone experienced logging films into IMDB?

I've started awhile ago putting all the information needed to add my short film, but because the submit button never appeared regardless of it all indicating to be correct (all ma…

2 responses, most recent 5 years ago.

I've also listed various projects without any issue over the years. Happy to help.

Original Post from Dom Lee
Would you be able to watch and support my short in this competition please?

Hello Shooters,

A film I edited ’Spiral’ is part of this online competition and it’s an audience choice vote to begin with. To go into the next round we need to come Top 5!

Voti…

5 years ago
Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Opportunity to enter a screenwriting contest and win the latest final draft (Free entry)

Hi all,

We have partnered with Final Draft for a micro screenwriting contest. Any genre, enter from any location and the only rule is, it can't be more than 5 pages long.

Simply…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Rime Mahdi
Most recent response from Katie Greenhalf
Mentoring/Advice for Distribution and Marketing of feature documentary

Hello all,

I'm currently making my first feature documentary and really need some help/collaboration with someone experienced in distribution/Marketing and finance.

I feel comp…

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Rime, Sheffield Documentary Festival is happening online right now and has loads of people to connect with who are exactly the people you need to talk to, also Raindance online…

Original Post from Steven Jeram
SCREENWRITERS - What are the best competitions/festivals to enter your scripts?

Looking for (preferably) UK-based screen writing competitions or film festivals with script elements that are worth entering. Never done it before and not sure what the best ones …

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Most recent response from William Camilleri
Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of s…

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

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

Original Post from Jacqueline Oceane
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Submitting for New Shoots: How to submit

Hope you are all having a great week. I am trying to submit for New Shoots but don't seem to be able to find a clickable link to submit my film.

Any tips?

Thanks
Jacqui

1 response, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Jacqui, we've experienced some issues with the submission page, it's all fixed now, you can submit following this link: https://shootingpeople.org/newshoots/add-film/
or throug…

Original Post from Bhavik C. Pankhania
Searching for London based filmmakers looking to privately screen their Shorts

Hi all,

I'm on the hunt for London based filmmakers who have recently finished their Short film and are now considering a private screening for friends/family/industry.

I'm look…

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Mara BW
Any film people looking for shared or private studio / office space in East London?

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking for fellow filmmakers to share a beautiful studio space by Broadway Market / London Fields in Hackney, East London.
The studio is on the 6th floor with …

5 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Jonny Gleeson
Are there any east anglian based meets for film makers

Hello.
I am looking to start a shooting people meet up group in my town. How do you go about it?
Many thanks.
Jonny

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

Thank you Shirley. I am looking to get more involved in local film making. If you ever hear of anyone needing help. I would very much appreciate being of help.
Jonny

Original Post from Nadaav Soudry
have you worked with a film festival strategy / management company on your film

Just finishing my short. I'm considering hiring one of the film festival strategy companies.

I'm trying to decide if it's a worthwhile cost, and which level of support to pay fo…

5 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Bhavik C. Pankhania
Most recent response from Shot Of Tea
Searching for London based filmmakers looking to privately screen their Shorts

Hi all,

I'm on the hunt for London based filmmakers who have recently finished their Short film and are now considering a private screening for friends/family/industry.

I'm look…

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

We would definitely be interested. Have a look at our website www.shotoftea.co and let us know which film your interested in and I'll send you the private link to view if it's not…

Original Post from Sarah McDougall
Most recent response from Mitchell Tolliday
Screening venue for short film in London

Hi,

I am looking for a venue in London to screen a 10 minute short film for cast and crew. Budget is approx £100. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks,

Sarane McDougall…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Sarane,
I found that most screening rooms have a two hour minimum policy but then I came across Henrywood House which is part of the TOG group https://www.theofficegroup.com/uk…

Original Post from David Knight
Looking for Networking events

Hi all

I hope you all have had a great Christmas and New Year.

I'm looking to do more networking this year. Other than the Nexus - Cast & Crew Network and Screen Central mee…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Shona

i'm not currently a member of any of those organisations but will look into it. I've noticed lately that more and more networking takes place in London. Unfortunately Tr…

Original Post from Mick Dow
Most recent response from Jane Sanger
Has anyone used Festival Formula for submitting their short films? Are there any other companies or…

Hi
We are looking for advice on film festival submissions. Has anybody worked with Festival Formula? We would be interested to know if there were any other companies or individua…

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

Film Festival Doctor are good , Rebekah meets you, looks at the film, discusses where to aim for (no guarantees) this manages your expectations and therefore wasted money on festi…

Original Post from Ed Hartwell
Screening a new Christmas film before Christmas?

I have recently completed an adult comedy christmas animation (watch at https://youtu.be/WLwOCw6QXUs )
and I'm wandering if anyone is looking for a 9 min short to screen anywhere …

5 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Robbie McKane
CALLING YOUNG FILMMAKERS Age: 16-28.

I'm looking for young filmmakers from London and around the UK to take part in an exciting new national event. You may be at School, College, University, a graduate or an emergin…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Maddie

I'm a 28 year old filmmaker with a background in documentaries, commercials and tv. I'm a self-shooter and editor with my own equipment. I mostly cover arts related co…

Original Post from Johnny Maya
TODAY !!!! SCREENING OF: "THE ONE SURVIVOR OF CONIFER"

We are screening the indie feature thriller/horror film "The One Survivor of Conifer" :)


MOVIE WILL START AT 6PM


This is really short notice but we still have some available …

5 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Eneko Por Vida
WHICH FESTIVALS FOR A GORE SHORT? made in London. TROMAsque

Do you know, or could help us, pointing us to the right festivals to submit a GORE short TROMA vein (fried chicken place and
The short is being editing at the time this is being …

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

Thank you very much Molly! This really helps.

Original Post from Max Goldbart
illegitimate film festivals: is this becoming more of an issue?

Hi all.

I'm a reporter for Broadcast Mag, the business publication that serves the TV sector.

I have recently had it pointed out to me that there are growing frustrations with …

5 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Rohit Assi
What Do You Guys Think Of Rosy

Hi Shooters!

My name is Rohit, early this year I produced a short film called 'Rosy'. 'Rosy' is a short film about a young womans troubled life and how she uses dance to escape h…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Diana

i have made sure to submit the film to the festival. Thank you

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