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So what *does* a producer do?
Production is such a big and poorly understood topic, I thought I'd chuck my thoughts out there, see who agrees or corrects me (both very welcome!), and hopefully in the process h…
72 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Amazing to see a post I made 8 years ago is still interesting for people! Thank you all for kind words and for contributing and continuing the discussion!
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How much do accountants charge writers and actors?
Yes, I am looking for an accountant in Romania, not the UK. But who knows, I may return sometime. And I am having trouble communicating with accountants here, so maybe a consulta…
3 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Hello Martin, Thank you for that. I wish I thought about the filmmakers union earlier, looking at their website I see the Caen codes and other things that could have saved me so …
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Writer/Director Seeking Producer to collaborate with producer on short animated film
Hello Shooters,
I have a short dialogue free animated film that I'm looking to collaborate with a producer on.
The details are as follows:
Title: Jack Logline: All Jack wan…
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Thanks for letting me know Anastasia. I've posted in the Get Crew section. Best, Nicoletta.
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Prop Knives
Hi Shooters
Does anyone have any suggestions of where I might be able to source a prop knife that doesn't look like a cartoonish film prop. I am making a short in which someone i…
9 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Another solution is not having the knife in shot. Unless you are going for a really gory stabbing, in which case you probably want a stunt coordinator and good fake blood, it is …
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Director seeks Producer for feature film
Hello.
A London-based producer is wanted to assist me (Director) with the production and distribution of my first, low budget feature film.
The script, Fatal Attraction meets E…
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Hey, Jim. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your feedback, and will do as you suggest ASAP. Best wishes!
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Looking for a producer to help me put together a prospectus
I am looking for a producer to help me put together a compelling prospectus for some investors and film financiers I have access to. I am a writer and director developing my own i…
1 response, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.
Hi Lee,
Your project sounds great - however please could you post it into our crew calls selection, that way it can get shared into our bulletins and seen by more members. I'd al…
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Looking for crew to be part of an ongoing comedy web series ?
Producers Directors Sound Mixers and Operators Writers
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hello Kenneth
I'm interested in the Director's role, I'm a film director based in London. My email is kaironedwardsfilms@gmail.com
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Actor-writer looking for filmmakers to do shorts with
Hey all!
I'm a London-based Actor-Writer, currently doing my last year of a Digital Film Production degree. I'd love to team up with filmmakers to make some of my scripts happen.…
6 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hey, Vincent. I hope you’re doing alright? I’m looking to get back into the game - but have lots of experience. Feel free to check out my past work and get in touch. Take it easy!…
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Any Shooters with links to finished micro budget feature films?
Are there any Shooters who have successfully completed micro-budget feature films? I am planning one or two of my own projects soon and am keen to get a sense of what people achie…
9 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
I made two microbudget feature length films when I lived in Aberystwyth Dara Says (a romantic comedy. Total cast were three, crew two.) https://vimeo.com/58130604 and The Unit…
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Looking Midlands/North-West producer for LGBTQ short/BFI application
I'm a West Midlands/North-West based director and writer with success on the film festival circuit. I'm looking for a producer to work with on an ambitious short and to apply for …
1 response, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hi Thom, I am in the East Midlands in Northamptonshire, would that be too far away? Regards, Margaret Milner Schmueck mms@splitsecondfilms.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1423392…
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Looking for an experienced feature film producer
Having just completed our first full feature film, we are now looking at moving forward with our second and want to find an experienced producer to bring their expertise and creat…
3 years, 5 months ago
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Looking for a producer for "More Freedom for Films" fund
I'm a Palestinian-British filmmaker currently based in Berlin, and I'm looking for a producer to apply to BFI's "More Films for Freedom" grant. Deadline is April 3rd.
The project…
3 years, 5 months ago
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Looking for a producer to collab with on a new short and future projects
Hello!!
I'm looking for someone to start an ongoing collaboration with. I'm a filmmaker based in South East London looking to create a new short and want to find a producer who l…
3 years, 5 months ago
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Anybody in West Midlands or London looking for a runner?
I'm an aspiring screenwriter and I'm looking to gain experience on-set on a feature or a short film - anyone need a helping hand?
Kind regards
Karina
3 years, 5 months ago
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We’re looking for a producer for Netflix BREAK OUT script.
Hi, Orange Ladyfilms Production is looking for a producer to join our team on Netflix break out programme.
About us. WWW.khanmax.co.uk
Guidelines for break out. http://www.weare…
1 response, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hi! Can I help? I’m on IMDbPro and at franz@imperialfilmproductions.com or text 07739 329747 Cheers - Franz
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Are there any Producers Looking to team up for the "Netflix Breakout" scheme
Hey guys you may have seen this brilliant opportunity open up https://www.wearecreative.uk/support/film-tv/breakout/ Upon filling out the application it seems they want a team in …
1 response, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
The pop-up on the main page reads, "We'll be taken applications from 12pm today." I would at the very least want them to know the difference between taken and taking. Is this a le…
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I'm searching for someone to create a pitch budget for a documentary
Hello, I'm looking for someone who has done budget for documentaries. We need to create a pitch budget for a documentary and for a pilot of a fiction series. Please, send us you…
1 response, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hi Fredric, I'm an experienced line producer at the low budget level, both doc and fiction features. I've produced professional budgets up to £20M, with the highest that has gone …
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Any Producers Looking for "Breakout" Scripts
Hi
I'm a writer and director, and have a couple of scripts that could work for the Netflix Breakout call. A comedy and a thriller. Both developed previously (comedy alongside Fil…
3 years, 5 months ago
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Looking for directors/producers interested in fantasy/sci-fi short film scripts, possibly looking t…
I have two scrips ready and 2 more I am working on.
4 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hi there, Great reading your post about a sci-fi or fantasy film, I'd be keen to read your scripts if you can send them to me? I'm an award winning short drama film writer-directo…
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Collaborators
Hey
I'm a cinematographer signed with Vision Artists agency. I'm looking for opportunities to shoot some interesting projects, whether that be narrative, music or experimental. …
13 responses, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.
Hey Alex! Will email you! Best Wishes Celia
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Who here on SP can help me get my book turned into Netflix controversial series?
Writer trying to get Netflix/Amazon to turn novel into controversial series to rival Black Mirror series.
1 response, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.
Hello Alex, I'm a filmmaker. Can you send me more info via my email: teresa.a.moorhead@gmail.com
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London Bus Hire For Short Film
Hi all,
I'm currently working on a short film in collaboration with the Roundhouse in London, and we're looking to shoot for one day on a moving London bus. The issue is, our bud…
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.
You could try the Walthamstow Pump House Museum, they did have a bus there that could be hired... https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/
Hope that helps.
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What is better value? A grant or crowdfunding?
I think I may be a little too old skool now, because everyone I keep speaking to about funding recommends me to use a crowdfunding system rather than a grant.
My background for f…
6 responses, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks very much John, that's a very concise and interesting way to look at things. It might be hugely beneficial to take a deep dive back through the very many posts in here to s…
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Would any one like to be collaborate on a short about love, loss, mental health and impermanence – …
Hi everyone,
I’m Abi, I’m an actress and I have this short script that I have been sat on for a while that I would really love to get produced. But I have never put together a w…
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.
For what it's worth, I really like the origami angle, like a paper fortune teller. Thats cool.
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How much do Productions pay to advertise jobs on platforms?
Are there any Producers or Production teams here that advertise jobs on platforms? Do you pay to register and advertise a job? Does the platform take commission etc? How much do t…
2 responses, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.
Thanks Paddy
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