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Original Post from Eden Hayman
Voluntarily Production Crew

Hi - my name is Eden and I am a filmmaker, wanting to be an actor in the future. I’m looking for people to assist with my films behind the scenes, writing, arrangement, producers,…

2 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Watch trailer for Demon Host (2023)

Trailer for Demon Host - UK micro-budget indie feature. Watch on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4Oc4Y7dD8&t=20s
I have also posted several of our short films and past…

2 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from PHIL WEST
Anybody here from the Medway Towns in Kent?

Hello, I'm thinking of setting up a meet up in Medway, Kent.
I have two 3D micro-budget features I'm filming in 2023, the first one is filming in January.
It would be great to m…

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

Sorry for the delay in my response Colin. That's great to know and you're only around the corner. If I set up a networking / coffee meet up, I will let you know, it would be gre…

Original Post from Osama Rai
Who's attending FOCUS film production event?

Hi; I am coming to the UK to attend FOCUS event in London. It's mainly about international film production and co-production opportunities and collaborations, and film location se…

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

Hi everyone
Sorry for late reply.
I'll be there for the 2nd day.
Please reach me here or by email: osama@vileo.tv

Original Post from Nicola Young
Unit Stills Photography

Hello everyone

I've recently joined SP and have loved seeing everyone's projects.

I'm a Unit Stills Photographer with years of experience shooting performances and really k…

2 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from AJ Lamb
Thinking of creating a Filmmaking 101 for Actors course, anyone interested?

Hello all!
So next year I will be starting a short course on Film Production for actors looking to make their first short film.

It will cover,
Scripts, Financing, Budgeting…

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

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for responding and offering your help, ive got your email now and will see what we can do moving forward thank You!

Original Post from D.C. Caudle
Experienced amateur looking to help

Hi,

I have produced a handful of short films that have played various festivals and studied filmmaking at Bard College in New York under the tutelage of experimental filmmaker…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 10 months ago.

Hi,

Just to add that I'm London based and weekends are likely the only times I would be free to help. Should have added that in from the start. Thanks.

Original Post from Sheherazade Bodin
Most recent response from Annlin Chao
VFX and Choreographer

We are creating the budget of a 20min experimental short film, to apply to fundings and create our crowdfunding campaign. It is very likely we will get the funds, but I have never…

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

Hi Sheherazade:
I'm an VFX / digital artist, I can share my experience with the budget if you drop me more details about your project.
You can see my works here as ref: www.annl…

Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
Should I register a music company as a film score composer?

I am an actress, filmmaker and film score composer. I have just composed a film score for my own film. My question is: Should I register a limited company for my music production …

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

Hi Tim, thank you so much for your useful advice. I really appreciate it. I think I will follow some of your advice right away.

Kind regards,
Buppha

Original Post from Vicki Helyar
Most recent response from John Lubran
Editing sound

Hi all. If I make a first edit of my film then send it over to the person doing the sound, they finalise all sound but THEN I want to make cuts or re-edits afterwards, how does th…

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

Perhaps one of the most important things to appreciate in the art of editing is the efficacy of the split audio edit. It's pretty basic stuff but the level of cognacense appreciat…

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Elie de Rosen
What projects are you making?

Hi everyone,

I’m in post production on a short film which I’ve been slogging away at for far too long... but it should be finished next week (fingers crossed)!

I was talking…

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

Oh wow! Congratulations What's the next step. Submitting the film to festivals?

Original Post from Ornella Hawthorn Gardez
Most recent response from Faith Martin Abongo
Who's going to Aesthetica Film Festival? Producers, Cinematographers, Composers, Actors, Sound, Cre…

Hi, I am a writer director, I had my last short film screen at Aesthetica last year along with multiple festivals receiving it's BAFTA accreditation.

I'm back at Aesthetica th…

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

Hi Joe,

I’m a writer and director currently working on a short film. I am Interested in the VR aspect. Is it possible we can have a chat please?

Thanks
Faith

Original Post from Joe Morley
Looking for Producer, Cast & Crew for Experimental Film About Meditation

Hi all!

I'm a 23 year old Director from Bedfordshire, currently developing a slate of projects.

I'm planning to Crowdfund and shoot a short film about meditation, mystical e…

2 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Buppha Wittaya-Amponpunt
How to approach a commissioner?

I am networking a lot and have got lots of contacts. Now, I want to email the commissioners / exec producers with my film idea proposal. But I don't want to appear pushy or desper…

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

Thank you so much. In my case, like I said in my post, I've already got some commissioners' emails. They gave it to me themselves. I'm just too afriad to approach them since I don…

Original Post from Eyiara Olugunna
Looking for a director to collaborate with on short film

I'm looking to collaborate with a director on a short drama I've written. The film explores sexual harassment and how the lines can be blurred, as well as the courage to ask for h…

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

Have had some great responses from people - this callout is now closed!

Original Post from Steven Jeram
Most recent response from John Lubran
Anyone have experience transporting camera gear on planes?

We have our DOP flying in from Jordan, with camera and lenses. Wondering whether specific permits are needed or whether it can be carried as excess hand luggage? And/or what extra…

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

It's that divide between guerilla and conventional productions conundrum. Doing things by the institutionalised conventions of the place one is filming in benefits from being able…

Original Post from Liam Rogers
Most recent response from Anna Alfieri
Writer/director with a short script looking for a producing partner

Hello.

I have a queer horror short film I would like to get made with the help of a producing partner who can help with sourcing funding and planning the shoot.

It's a one l…

1 response, most recent 3 years ago.

Hey Liam!

Would be very keen on getting to know more about this.

For info on me and what I have done please have a look at my website www.annaaalfieri.co.uk and feel free to…

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Pop-Up 3D Cinema

Hi, after months of searching I could not find anyone who's set up a 3D cinema. So I decided to look into it....

I've recently made a 3D feature film (Halloween Jack 3D) which…

5 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi Tony I'm not sure if our emails are going through but I responded to your SP message and I sent you an email. Email me at: thelivestreamtheatre@gmail.com
I'll reply to you.…

Original Post from Tireni Dada
Seeking a producer for my short script

Seeking a producer who can help with attracting funding for my short film. Any previous experience in attracting funding and entering short films into short film festivals is idea…

3 years ago
Original Post from Kilian Pettit
Most recent response from Sam Turner
Production Company / Producer wanted for BBC short film submission

Hi all,
I'm an award-winning writer/director from Ireland now based in London, and I'm looking for a producer for a BBC short film opportunity. I have a great quirky comedy scri…

2 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi Kilian, My email is samuel-j-turner@outlook.com, Drop me an email if you'd like to discuss further

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Most recent response from Xenia Glen
Walthamstow/Leyton filmmaker meet up 10th August

I'm planning a filmmaker get together on the 10th August 6.30-9pm.
This is a chance to meet each other, read and hear about film projects/treatments/scripts, and discuss any issu…

13 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi Tiana,

Thanks for sharing this on Shooting People and for setting up the event, it sounds great! However, the last Eventbrite link doesn't work, please can you share an upda…

Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Cast and Crew in Manchester

Hi everyone! I am a writer/director/producer and I am moving to Manchester next month. I am looking to expand my contacts for both cast and crew.

DPs, Producers, Sound Recordi…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Rebecca!

Original Post from Rebecca Ryan
Photographer looking to develop portfolio!

Hi everyone,

I’m a self employed artist and photographer with 10+ years capturing weddings, portraits, events etc but with a lifelong love of tv & film it’s my dream to get int…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Merlin Goldman
Horror film in need of a producer.

I'm a writer / Director who was won awards for a dark Comedy shirt that is currently in the festival circuit. I'm looking for a producer to help me get a feature project off of t…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Sam. You might want to come along to the Bristol Filmmakers monthly get together or the ones in Exeter or Cardiff. There are usually one or two Producers or at least someone who k…

Original Post from Veronika Casarova
Unit Stills Photographer At Your Service

My name is Veronika and I am unit stills photographer looking for new projects. I am based in London and I've got over three years experience on film sets and studios and I would…

3 years, 1 month ago
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