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iFilmThings x Final Draft Screenwriting Contest.

The 2021 Screenwriting Contest is now open.

We are happy to release our micro script contest for 2021. This year it’s pretty mu…

http://ifilmthings.com/screenwriting-contest/

How do I pitch my own TV show to Netflix, BBC, producers, and the like, with myself as a lead actor like Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You), for ins…

Wozy's Insight's

If you are going to festivals and markets to pitch your film project, go prepared. Taking only a script will seriously reduce your chances of success. You should…

So I'm planning a low budget film project for September/October in France, where I now live. I am not crewing yet but putting out the feelers for some talented DoPs and other HoDs…

Hello Patrick,

Happy to compose and produce your music for you. Studio in West France. Showreel here:

https://www.lampfilmusic.com/index.php/francois-evans/2-uncategorised/201-f…

I'm a film director based in London, looking for a budding producer to collaborate with me. I have a couple of short film scripts that I want to get made. Some are self-fund proje…

Hi Kairon, please post any job roles into Production https://shootingpeople.org/production/people This is the best way to find collaborators, as the role will be listed in the Pr…

Any Scottish filmmakers here that would like help with funding for a short film production?

Wozy

Happy to EP the right project after funding and through production and post, but a local producer would be the best approach as I'm not Scotland based.

I found a great site for both ACTORS and SCREENWRITERS to join on Facebook. On Sunday I had my first Table Read - for a TV pilot. It was a valuable and fun experience. There may b…

In Shooting People, I see a lot of writer's pitches saying : budget < £100k or something. And who is supposed to fund this budget? Those writers or film maker?

I am sorry for…

Out of interest, Yuki, what experience do you have in the industry so far? Are you just starting out?

Hello from Richard- I need to know if it is possible to make my film script as a low-budget feature and if on a low-budget it is easier to fund it on Kickstarter, where I have n…

I'd be happy to run a free webinar to provide an overview to budgeting if there was enough interest...

In UK, what do you call people from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and the like, compared to China Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.? Is Asian the right definition for all Asians? Or, do pe…

@Franz von Habsburg - Those things are descriptive of a restaurant and a train so they're objects. You haven't actually disputed Jason's point. Oriental is considered offensive wh…

I'm sure that this question will evoke many subjective answers and I'm sure that there isn't any singularly correct answer.

And your answer should also bear in mind that a script…

I think the question has a faulty premise. The “next step” - whatever that may be - has nothing to do with the state of the script. Many films go into production before a single w…

Hello, I am looking to raise $100,000 for a micro budget film with a Christian religious side to it. Should I try to raise full
amount on Kickstarter. Also i am aware of Christia…

If your film might help "spread the word" it might be worth talking to proselyting organisations and churches. They have money and the richer ones do maths, I mean metrics, like C…

I was wondering if there are any film directors who would be interested in a generous deal of profits from a project. The idea is to initially make a novelty slightly comical vira…

I have written my first feature film screenplay, which I get a feeling is a good script since it's original and inspired by a true story. Then I plan to make the film myself, dire…

Buppha

The only way you'll learn is to engage with the people that have taken the time to answer your questions. My time on SP is provided for free. But in my professional life, …

Let me show you what you can make in 6 days with 3 actors in one location and with a mere £10k budget (all in).
Our first feature film 'The Passenger' was shot entirely on GoPro 6…

Yes, John. Indeed. Very misleading to say, "...a truly 'no budget' feature..." and then say, "...with a mere £10k budget...".

Any budding producers who what can help with a bafta funding application for kids urban fantasy tv series.
Thanks
Dave

In fairness I'm looking for the same thing :)

Does anyone know any on going casting calls

Try looking under the "Production" tab on this site and click "find work". And / or enroll on casting sites such as Spotlight / mandy.com / starnow

Looking to recreate the look of a 1930's steam train in a locomotive hangar at a railway museum. Anyone have any idea what sort of smoke/fog machine would be best to use and/or wh…

Depends on the shot. If it's a "station" wide shot kind of thing, I would get a stadium hazer to fill the bulk space (run it for a couple of hours) so you can see the lighting ra…

Hi, I'm looking for Wordpress movie theme similar to this https://www.universalpictures.co.uk/

Any recommendation is appreciated. Thanks.

Buppha

Hi Marlom, thank you very much for the recommendation. I will definitely check the website out.

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Following the most recent HMRC changes to EIS/SEIS that specifically affect Film Production Co…

Hi, I am commissioning a film lawyer to draw up some legal documents which can be adapted and reused - starting with an option agreement. Would anyone be interested in sharing cos…

FYI - I run a free mentoring WhatsApp Group that supports filmmakers with access to ongoing form and document templates like the above.

It's not designed in any way to pull peop…

I'm looking for a producer to team up with to apply for the BFI Network film fund. But the question is, do I have to pay the producer from the day he/she starts the application pr…

Buppha hi
Is this a feature or a short? If it's a feature, you can add me if all else fails. But if they require a full budget, you'll need to get a line or production manager to …

Hi everyone,

First time posting in the community. I have my debut comedy short film SWAT that’s well under way. It’s about an old man who is intent on ridding his home of a fly w…

Hello from Richard in UK, I am enquiring to finance help for a planned low-budget film set in world war1.
I need to know if anyone has financial connections or can help me finan…

I have both investment banking experience helping raise financial capital as well as extensive experience with producing and funding films.
Happy to chat to see if there's any syn…

I'm on the hunt for a sea-side caravan park location. South East England ideally but casting my net wide at this stage.
Older, dated caravans would be a bonus.

Has anyone any kno…

Thanks Paddy,
Yes I'm actually enquiring way ahead of time and looking to shoot end of season as we will probably need three or four caravans together! Thanks for the ideas. I wil…

I hate showreels. I don't really think they do the job they're supposed to so I've been experimenting with a different approach. Instead of a showreel I've made a little film abou…

I love this idea and it obviously needs to be well executed, which of course it is! Nice and refreshing. I hate showreels too