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Original Post from Tabitha Vermont-Spirite
Most recent response from Theo Angel
Lost in the fascist forest... looking for funding advice.

Hey shooters,

So I've been on a miraculous and unexpected (even for myself) adventure, which led me onto an exciting (but rather mad) idea for a documentary. I have some questi…

3 responses, most recent 1 week, 5 days ago.

if you have a public element to it say with SUTR you could get some funds from https://www.artcry.co.uk/ as they're all about politically urgent art

Original Post from Jim Read
Thinking of crowdfunding (with Kickstarter)?

Hey everyone –

As you’ll know, SP will be wrapping up at the end of October, but we’ve still got time for one last round of our Kickstarter filmmaker picks. Kickstarter have be…

2 responses, most recent 1 week, 5 days ago.

Yes and YES!

Anyone who'd realistically be taking on lead/a role in a crowdfunding campaign would be eligble (often writers/producers/directors are all involved, sometimes jus…

Original Post from Keith Symons
Where is the best place to find photographic work?

Hey folks, making the most of my SP membership while it's still active. Does anyone recommend a service or crew directory I can use to find units stills/photographic work?

I've…

2 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Designing for people. Documenting life.

My work bridges design and photography, each rooted in curiosity, empathy and a drive to communicate with clarity.

My photographic work explores life, unfiltered, intentional, …

1 month ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Behind the Scenes Photography

Hello all, here are some BTS example images I have taken.

https://smendes.co.uk/BTS.html

I am taking more bookings and would love to shoot BTS for your next project.

Ple…

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Alexander Lopera
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
We're funded! Looking for interested and interesting collaborators :)

Hi folks, we successfully crowdfunded for an action comedy short previsualisation for a film we're calling Spirit & Bone.

This is the first part of a two part development plan.…

12 responses, most recent 2 months, 1 week ago.

Please get in touch:)

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 3 months, 1 week ago.

Or just good sites to scout locations.

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, (…

3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

3 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Nyaradzo Francisca Nhongonhema-Chikoko
Most recent response from martin gooch
Join Me in Making History — Co-Producers Wanted

Hello filmmakers and storytellers!

I’m currently working on an exciting new war film centered on the Rhodesian Bush War — a powerful, character-driven story written by a Zimbab…

2 responses, most recent 4 months ago.

Hi Nyaradzo Francisca Nhongonhema-Chikoko, do you have a Director in place? I'd be interested in finding out more, Thanks Martin

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, 1 week ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from davina brown
Anyone need BTS footage?

Hi, I have been doing BTS footage recently and enjoying it, looking to do more BTS, if you have any films or projects and would like someone to document it, please get in touch.

1 response, most recent 4 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Serge

Do you have a rate card?

Original Post from Nganga Njoku
Most recent response from Anthony Taylor
Building a Committed Core Team for Visionary Sci-Fi Film (The Island of Demand)

Hi all,

I’m developing The Island of Demand—a high-concept sci-fi film about a war pilot who stumbles into a hidden society where capitalism is driven by collective need, not p…

3 responses, most recent 5 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Nganga,
Just drop me a line at tony.taylor@orange.fr
All the best!
Tony

Original Post from Keith Symons
Available for stills photography - Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre,…

Hey there SP community. I'm immediately available for photographic assignments. Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre, music, videos, promos.

I docume…

5 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
looking for a volunteer assistant

We are currently looking for funding for a wildlife documentary about whales in Scotland who are suffering with man-made chemicals in the water. My assistant had to take some time…

5 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
SICK OF DEADLINES!!

Mini rant incoming.

Look, I’m grateful film funds exist - really, I am. But why do they all insist on giving us about five minutes to apply? BFI Short Film Fund? One month. Doc…

5 responses, most recent 6 months, 1 week ago.

Is that better or worse than coming lower? So near and yet so far. Money seems to make money, but when you don't have enough yet to even get started...

Original Post from nathalie reiner
Most recent response from Aylin Cholak
looking for volunteers

I'm working on the pre-production of a wildlife feature documentary about whales in Scotland. My assistant had to take some time off and I'm looking for someone to take over.
It'…

2 responses, most recent 6 months, 1 week ago.

Hello Nathalie! I would really love to hear more about the project! My email is aylincholakk@gmail.com. If there are also any available secondary roles for the shoot I would love …

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Looking for Comedy Sketches

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…

2 responses, most recent 7 months, 1 week ago.

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…

Original Post from Nastya Kudruk
Explore AI Tools That Callan Green Is Using

Hey everyone,

We’re hosting a fun online event on how AI is shaking up pre-production! We’ll be showing off the tools used for over 12,500 movies in 2024, including Callan Gree…

1 response, most recent 7 months, 3 weeks ago.

Book your seat here: https://filmustage.com/intro-to-filmustage/

Original Post from Ben Mole
PITCHBOOKS -- Digital Elevator Pitches

Last year, I developed a new tool called PITCHBOOKS. Essentially, a digital elevator pitch with stills. https://pitchbooks.weebly.com/

They've been going down extremely well w…

7 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Ana E
Most recent response from Alex Kilder
How do you evaluate your screenplay? Test out thispr free tool

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…

22 responses, most recent 7 months, 3 weeks ago.

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

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from nathalie reiner
Anyone need an assistant in London?

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…

1 response, most recent 7 months, 3 weeks ago.

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…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
looking for investors , financial partners for huge films to produce in few countries , see at …

looking for investors , financial partners for huge films to produce in few countries , see at www.joytofilms.com

7 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from nathalie reiner
Looking for investors

Hello
We are looking for investors/producers for a wildlife feature documentary about a group of whales in UK who are on the brink of extinction because of highly toxic man-made …

7 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Most recent response from Lashaunda Alexander
Behind the scenes

Happy New Year!

I am looking to network and work with industry people and offering free behind the scenes photography for any projects you might have.

I look forward to hea…

1 response, most recent 8 months ago.

I'd be interested.

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