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Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Supporting Documentary Participants

Hi all,

I’ve been making a doc on hunt sabs for the past year (ok, more like 2–3). It’s been a lot of time on the ground with the group, following their actions and the challen…

4 responses, most recent 20 hours ago.

How about making a play of the fact that hunt sabs are being hunted? Pivot the narrative somewhat as there's a story there. That's natural unforced jeopardy.

You might even c…

Original Post from Keiron Ellis
Most recent response from Paul Brooking
IIndieShooters.org - a new community in the spirit of Shooting People

Like many Shooters, I was saddened to hear that Shooting People is due to close. Shooting People has been something special. For over two decades it’s connected filmmakers, spark…

2 responses, most recent 22 hours ago.

Great idea Keiron, I've just signed up. Good luck with it!
Paul

Original Post from Syra Malik
Most recent response from Keiron Ellis
Calling All Creatives: Collaborate Before We Say Goodbye!

Hi Shooters,

As most of you know, Shooting People will be closing soon, which is such a shame. I only just joined, and I’m already sad to see it go. But we still have about a m…

3 responses, most recent 1 day, 23 hours ago.

Like all of us, I was deeply saddened by the announcement of Shooting People closing, so I am building a website to follow in the spirit of Shooting People, so we can maintain thi…

Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes photography

Hey folks, available now!

Please reach out for behind the scenes photographic services and save my details for future collaborations.

Many thanks
Keith

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Keith Symo…

1 week ago
Original Post from Benjamin Hart
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Looking for a killer Treatment/Pitchdeck for your Film or TV Series?

You can check out my previous work on the Secret Meeting website where I have helped others create successful pitches to production companies and funding institutions.

https://…

2 responses, most recent 2 weeks ago.

HI B sounds good

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Producer looking for director & writer to apply to Future Takes scheme

Hi Shooters,
I am a Midlands based producer with a track record of producing award winning short films and animations commissioned by a variety of funding bodies. I have also pro…

9 responses, most recent 2 weeks, 6 days ago.

HI MARGARET,
LookS interesting, Im also busy for production ( and co-prod UK/IRL/France, specialy for my scipt , next project RUNNING THE BOREEN, , great ( happened story…

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Tabitha Vermont-Spirite
Shotdeck

Hey shooters,

Just in case it's helpful for others - I recently found out about Shotdeck. It's a massive library of film stills and it's all tagged SUPER well for if you're loo…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Quite new to the game, but Film Vibes ( https://filmvibes.io/homepage/ ) has been incredibly helpful for me (and free!).
It's powered by AI but has an entire database behind it …

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 month, 3 weeks 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…

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Davin Jeayes
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Future Takes - Producer seeking project

Hey SP folks,

I see the next edition of the popular Future Takes short film fund is opening again in September (https://www.bfi.org.uk/get-funding-support/create-films-tv-or-ne…

5 responses, most recent 1 month, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Davin,

This sounds promising. I tried to apply for the other BFI short film fund, but couldn't squeeze it into 15pp.

'Into Darkness' is an edgy portrayal of modern life,…

Original Post from Nabeel Renaaz
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Struggling to Find the Right Producer for My Short - Any Advice?

I’ve been reaching out, networking, and putting calls out, but I’ve found it really tough to secure the right producer for the project. The script is complete, preproduction is un…

1 response, most recent 2 months ago.

After a long career a s a broadcast television drama director with aditional producer credits on continuing drama, I switched my attention to writing screenplays for short drama f…

Original Post from Cecile Sinclair
Post-production is finished; Now What? How to promote a short film

Hello SP !
After some hiccoughs our short film is finally finished. But how to promote it ?
How to do you know which film festivals are worth entering? How do you get publicati…

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

Thank you so much Alwyne !

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

We have some potential investor,but still need few serious Executive investors, to create a Pool to pruce great feature films..
Exec Prod fm France, UK, Ireland, etc.. very welc…

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

sorry ..... I Mean needs few serious Executive Producers

Original Post from RS Kohli
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Any feature producers here?

Hi everyone.

I'm new here. Can we find any feature producers on this platform? Thanks.

RS Kohli

Writer.Director

1 response, most recent 3 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Kohi - people use the Production / Get Crew to post for roles they're looking to fill.
Chrs
Cath
SP

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 3 months, 3 weeks ago.

Please get in touch:)

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Howard Lewis-Baker
Stock footage - what's your experience?

Hi all,

Has anyone here had experience selling stock footage as a side hustle?

I’m interested in how people manage it alongside their main work, what equipment works best, …

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

Hi Tina
I can offer a perspective from a buyers pov. My main work is for a company that produces a lot of videos aimed at high end/blue chip corporate clients. We have a Getty su…

Original Post from Fred W
Editor looking for interesting projects

Hello,
I have recently won a couple of awards for best editing of a horror short and would love to delve in to more genres. I am also open to other types of projects like documen…

3 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

4 months ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Photographic projects and collaborations

I recently had the opportunity to be part of the film making process shooting behind the scenes images for short film ‘Kaleido Ghost’.

Check the images out here https://www.kei…

4 months, 1 week ago
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 4 months, 3 weeks ago.

Or just good sites to scout locations.

Original Post from Ivan Francis Clements
Killing me softly with your rules, killing me softly...with your rules.

Lelu, a twenty-two year old fledgling writer/director has completed her final draft of 'CRAMP IN MY KIPPERS', a short comedy she wants to shoot. She's buzzing, creative and a go-g…

5 months ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
I'm available for stills and bts photographic assignments

Hey folks, I'm looking for my next assignment and I'm booking now, please do get in touch if you need images for your upcoming project, film, tv, theatre, festival or music event …

5 months ago
Original Post from Fred W
Award-winning editor looking for interesting opportunities

Hello,

I recently made a short film and won two awards for best editing, and would love to find new exciting stories to edit.

If you are interested in finding out more or h…

5 months, 1 week 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, …

5 months, 1 week 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 5 months, 2 weeks ago.

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

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