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Original Post from Yvonne Hays
Most recent response from El Moumane
Actress/producer looking for passionate and creative co-producers, directors, script writers & …

Hi all,

Would anyone be interested in collaborating with me for short films, feature length films and documentaries.

I’m an actress/producer looking for directors, co-producers…

24 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Hello Yvonne,

Did you get people to collaborate with you? I am a small independent production producer looking for people to work on a pilot. I am recruiting a scriptwriter for m…

Original Post from Ndukwe Onuoha
Hi guys, any director here with supernatural film creds looking at collaborating on a short?

I've just written a short film featuring Igbo (Nigeria) mythical figures. Right now, I'm looking for someone who might be interested in having a chat about directing it.

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 8 months ago.

Thanks for all your responses, guys.

We're now talking with someone.

Original Post from Kanayo Omo
Director / Filmaker looking for PM & Social Media champion to join our team

Hi Shooters,

I’m a film maker / Director working with several UK artists on 5 short films. We are looking for a passionate and available production manager and a social media en…

3 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Lara Shardlow
Unit stills & BTS photographer available in December!

Hi, I'm a unit stills photographer and I have a lot of availability in December and wondered if anyone shooting in December needed one? Stills photography is great for publicity o…

3 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Alève Mine
Most recent response from John Lubran
Documentary producers out there: how to communicate this?

There is a rather complex governance / risk management / systems sustainability issue that needs to be viscerally understood by specific audiences. If you are a documentary produc…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 9 months ago.

Good to hear from you too. Will do.

Original Post from Adam Clements
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Insurance Recommendations

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for insurance providers for freelance filmmakers?

I need to renew so looking for some good quotes.

I'll want to cover filming equ…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 9 months ago.

I use Hiscox Business for my company, and if you ever need feature production insurance, contact Paul Hillier at Integro (the most connected man in the business!)

Original Post from David Roberts
Any recommendations for script coverage services?

Anyone recommend or can give me a view on their experience using a script coverage service? Is there a great deal of variation between services? Anyone find one particular service…

17 responses, most recent 3 years, 9 months ago.

Cheers Bob, that’s a good suggestion.

Original Post from Meliz Houssein
Short Film Campaign

Hello my Fellow Shooters,

I’m reaching out to you all as a fellow industry filmmaker for support as I'm sure all of you are aware of how difficult it is to be an independent fil…

3 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Jack Kitchen
Most recent response from Dindu Skip
Looking for a set stills photographer / BTS?

I’m a London based fashion / commercial photographer looking to do set stills.

@jackkitchenphotography
www.jackkitchenphotography.com

First couple of projects I’m more than hap…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 9 months ago.

Hi I’ve just joined SP , been looking though and came across your message - I know it’s been up for a while but hay - if you’ve not found anyone and still looking then maybe let m…

Original Post from Sam Turner
Most recent response from François Evans
What is the best way to get funding for a shoot around 1.5k?

I've been working on a project now for the past year - Being from a production background I've unfortunately done it a little bit backwards. Most of the leg work is done, location…

8 responses, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Samuel,

I've put a list of useful film finding links here (click the link then scroll up for UK funding):

https://lampfilmusic.com/index.php/news#european_film_funding

Hope …

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
I WANT MY productions company to sale or partner in usa

DEAR SHOOTING PEOPLES MEMBERS

I like to sale or find Financial partner of my USA Company JOYTO GROUP LLC, in Las Vegas, ( set up in 2007 in Las Vegas, has officially residen…

3 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Mike Caslake
Most recent response from Ivan Francis Clements
Im a new Producer and Looking for cheapest way to VET contracts or templates for contracts

Hi experienced Producers

Two questions looking for the cheapest way to VEt contracts I've written or any Producers who have contract templates that are legally binding

The seco…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 10 months ago.

Mike hi

Is your project financed and what's the budget?

IVAN FRANCIS CLEMENTS

To contact please either call CELL: +44 79 32 22 00 00 or email ivan@withitfilms.com

Director / W…

Original Post from Jonnie Fielding
Most recent response from Edward Watts
Any directors or producers looking for short film scripts?

Hello,

I'm a writer interested in connecting with directors and/or producers seriously interested in making short films that could go to festivals. I've got a number of short fil…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Hello Jonnie,
I'm a doc director making the move to scripted films. I have one short film under my belt that premiered at BFI London. Would love to read some of your scripts or tr…

Original Post from Lee Morgan
Looking for a museum/art gallery or similar location

Hey,

I've an upcoming short film shoot, it's zero budget and so is mainly for all involveds experience and reels. It's a fun, creative short comedy though, one location and dialo…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
im looking for black music story script

HI ALL

Im looking for great script, ( Black female music story, in UK ) genre around the 60's , 70,s style motown genre music etc..
donclovis@joytofilms.com .

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Nyahh Crooks
Most recent response from Vinca .
Does anyone know how to write apply and pitch for features and short films or if i can be guided in…

Me and my team are creating our first feature film and wanted to start applying for funding but don't have the know-how. Is there anyone that has experience in this or can guide u…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Make sure you have a solid treatment, budget topsheet and it's advantageous to have a least one key crew member with industry experience. It helps that someone within the producti…

Original Post from Andrew Ionides
Has anyone applied for funding through Genera Films?

Hi Shooters,

I've been recommended Genera Films as a way of funding my latest short film.

I've only self-funded my films in the past and this would be the first time applying fo…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Thanks Phillip. When you say they didn't give you feedback, was that regarding the script, or just about the general funding process?

Original Post from Matthew Lawrence
Query on Blu-ray disc image file size - Toast

Hi,

Just wondered if anyone has any experience with Roxio Toast on the Mac. I’m looking to create a simple Blu-Ray, no menu. I exported the film from Davinci Resolve as a 1080p M…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Madis,

Sorry for the late reply and thanks for the advice. That's really helpful.

I'll definitely keep you in mind if I need professional Blu-ray or DVD authoring in the fut…

Original Post from Fenilconic Musician
Composer /Score looking for exciting new film projects

Hello Shooter,

I am a musician / composer looking to fulfil a dream of having my music in a movie. I have a fairly big fan-base of people who buy my music - but it has often bee…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Emma Keysell
What should be per video rate be as a beginner?

Hi all, I am a VFX uni student that took a gap year between years 1 & 2 because of COVID. I have spent this year working on films as a scriptie and also as the video editor fo…

3 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Do you know a website for a screen writer: black list?

Does anyone know about Black List?
Hi, I happened to learn about a website called Black List. This is where you submit your script then if you manage to get enough vote from produ…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 11 months ago.

The Black List is something many of us are aware of, and a great place for a GREAT script to get attention. The competition is hot, but if the script is at the right level and ha…

Original Post from Jamie Prophet
Versatile composer looking for exciting collaborations and film scoring

Hello everyone. My name is Jamie and I am a composer looking for exciting collaborations to score music to. I have a vast experience of the music industry behind me and I am seeki…

3 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Jamie Prophet
Versatile composer looking for exciting collaborations and film scoring

Hello everyone. My name is Jamie and I am a composer looking for exciting collaborations to score music to. I have a vast experience of the music industry behind me and I am seeki…

3 years, 12 months ago
Original Post from Simon X. Frederick
Most recent response from Kim Mawson-Scott
Dying to make some short films

Hi People,

My name is Simon, I'm a cinema obsessed screenwriter who is looking to direct a bunch of short films ASAP. I've written about 20 short scripts, 3 pilots and 2 features…

9 responses, most recent 3 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Simon, I am a Writer & Actor - Have done Copy Writing and Short Stories and more recently script Writing. I was in the same boat, and I decided to quit waiting for someone…

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Short & Feature Film Investment Funding Webinar

I hope that this post is ok and meets SP's standards.

6th August | 1900 | 2-Hours | Online via Zoom

There's so much misinformation, lack of, conflicting and much sporadic inform…

1 response, most recent 4 years ago.

UPDATE: Apologies, I should have mentioned that this is a free to attend event.

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