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Original Post from David Hughes
The Owners co-screenwriter/director

If you've seen the horror film THE OWNERS (released in the UK this week) starring Maisie Williams and Jake Curran, there's good insight into the process of adapting the graphic no…

4 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Nate Streete
Most recent response from Shaun Finnegan
Anyone interested in working on a horror feature.

Hi all.

I'm a scriptwriter and producer looking to produce and distribute my first Horror feature.

I have a script, no budget as yet but am looking for Directors, Cinematogrape…

26 responses, most recent 4 years, 5 months ago.

Awesome. Congrats to you for making it this far with your ideas and ambition, and for reaching out to us like-minded indie film people.
I’m a composer by trade (don’t worry, it…

Original Post from Romanne Walker
Most recent response from John Lubran
What camera should I invest in?

Hi all,

I’m looking to invest in a camera for my practice. Here’s the deal though, I worked with a Canon EOS DSLR for ages and I just didn’t like how light the body was and how I…

6 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Two basics.

1

The cameras aesthetic qualitative performance ought meet the users ergonomic operative requirements with the caveat that if ones tastes are too extraordinary or su…

Original Post from Scar Ward
Most recent response from Daniel Patrick-Murrell
Post-Production- hiring an editor?

Hey all, I've lurked on here for a while-- there's some great stuff in the archives, a shame it isn't more easily searchable-- and I posted here during pre-production of my "first…

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Let me know if you need any original score, I could add your film to my global campaign which you’ll benefit from including the free score.

To hear more about this campaign

Mu…

Original Post from Nate Streete
Horror Feature crew needed

Hi all.

Looking for a camera person, sound recordist and 1st Ad for a feature we are filming in April for 7 to 10 days.

We need someone who has their own camera and happy to wo…

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Paul,

Thanks for reaching out.

I posted this to see if there was any interest in working on this type of project. I realise it was probably the wrong place to post this type …

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
I need finance for my short film-Help

Hello from Richard, I have directed 3 short films. I am looking for finance of several hundred pounds for my next
short film. It is set in world war2. I would need a direct email …

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Richard,

Similar posts come up a lot, and get very little attention for a few reasons -

1) Know your audience - people here are almost all looking for money for their own pr…

Original Post from Michael Peace
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Looking to here from Directors and Producers, for comedy feature film script - THE FUNKS -

My name is Michael Peace, I am an actor. I have written my first feature film script, and I'm looking to build a team to get this film made.

The film is called 'THE FUNKS' set in…

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Try and do some realistic minimum "pay everyone minimum wage" costings. Add in "two meals a day" and "accommodation for cast and crew" and you've got a core costing even if everyt…

Original Post from Sorin Poama
Most recent response from Yuvi Krishna
Producer interested in a short film that already has half the funding in place?

Hello,

I am a Romanian film director who has recently moved to London. I am in the pre-production stage of a short film that will be shot in English, with a cast comprised of an …

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Nice to hear.how much fund you are looking for?please message me

Original Post from Matthew Lyne-Watt
Most recent response from Yuvi Krishna
Anybody looking to produce a MINI web-series?

Hey!

Any producers looking to collaborate on a mini web-series? Six epiosdes, each episode around 15-20 minutes long. The locations are minimal as are the characters (most of the…

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Whats the budget.drop me a message please

Original Post from david waldman
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
TV development funding for a kids series aged 5 - 8.

I have an EP and estemed writer on board.
I need development funding for a urban fantasy TV series.
Does anyone know how I might do this?
Thanks
Dave
.

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

If you have an exec already attached, they would usually be bringing either money or contacts within broadcasters or commissioners.

My suggestion would be (if you haven't already…

Original Post from Anita Hawser
Most recent response from Andi Reiss
Doc editing/mentor advice needed

Hi, I am putting together a short film based on loads of interviews I did with women all over the world during various phases of lockdown. I am editing it together, but looking to…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Happy to discuss how I can help you,Anita.

Andi
info@andireiss.com
andireiss.com

Original Post from Ranno Kasemaa
Has anyone had any experience with applying grants from EU now that UK has left the union?

Hi All,

I'm developing a short film project that I would like to shoot in the Baltic region and I was wondering if anyone has had any recent experience in applying and combining …

4 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Paula Dinan
Most recent response from Karelia Scott-Daniels
Does anyone have a project (scripted or non scripted) that they need editing? I am an experienced e…

Hello Shooters,

As an experienced Editor, I'm hoping to mentor a novice Editor in the New Year on Avid software.

I'm hoping to connect with someone who has a project that requi…

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

HI Paula

I will email you! I urgently need an editor for a 60 second Lockdown Lover Raindance project. Deadline is next week and my editor has just had to pull out. I'd love it…

Original Post from Bilal K.
Any filmmakers/crew/producers based in or around Bradford, West Yorkshire?

Hello all,

I am looking for local filmmakers in or around Bradford who might be interested in collaborating with me on film projects.

I have produced 5 short-films and directed …

1 response, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

I have teamed up with Aelixir Media in Bradford who is keen to provide opportunities and nurture talent.
Please send an email if you are based in Bradford, many thanks
hello@aelix…

Original Post from Lee Morgan
Most recent response from Terri Potoczna
Any cast or crew based in or around Budapest, Hungary?

Hey,

Hope you're all safe and well. The pandemic has, like many filmmakers, made me more driven and determined to really go for it when it's possible to do so once again. One of …

3 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Lee, I'm a filmmaker based in England and Budapest. Hoping to get back to Budapest by May. I'd like to meet you. Terri - drop me a line on terri@fussenfilms.com if you feel l…

Original Post from Maria Crowcroft-Alexander
Hi I'm looking for help with uploading my comedy horror short to Amazon Prime Direct. I can pay so…

I've been trying for a long time now to upload my comedy short and other things onto my amazon prime direct account. There seems to be a lot of code and other things that are bey…

10 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Nima SUCCESS!!! Yay! I submitted two short films. One was just a test for the captions. The other, Zombie Cafe, had a few focus issues...but mainly with the zombies and it…

Original Post from Carla Pandora
Looking for producer to collaborate on fiction podcast

I know this is a community for filmmakers, but I am a screenwriter with some TV projects in development taking A LONG TIME due to obvious things... and I think a fiction podcast c…

2 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hi Alwyne, sorry should have been clearer! I'm not expecting this person to be an audio producer. But ideally they would be responsible for funding applications / opportunities / …

Original Post from Kent L
Quick Tricks for Directing Actors

I've found that working with actors is simple if you just use the right language and mix things up every now and then. Here are six techniques I use when I'm stuck on a scene that…

4 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Dita Pesek
Most recent response from John Lubran
Anyone interested in setting up a Youtube Channel?

Hi all,
Social presence has increasingly great impact on getting casted for bigger projects or having projects commissioned. I have been looking for a producer or business orien…

9 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

That's quite a big ask Dita. Our Moving Vision entity operates on at least two proverbial planets. We are a production company mainly factual, current affairs, information and com…

Original Post from Steven Jeram
Anyone have / have access to a lift for short film FEB 6th ?? (2 hour shoot)

Looking for a lift as a setting for a short film for next Saturday. Doesn't need to be anything special, just big enough to fit 3/4 people and look like it could be in an office b…

4 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Sam Carter
Most recent response from Nikol Grigorova
Looking for people passionate in the darker side of cinema, actors, cinematographers, gaffers and a…

Looking for passionate and friendly people to work with particularly creating films of the macabre and unusual

34 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

Hey Sam, I am an actor and producer. I am currently studying Arts Management and Finance, so If you would like to take the project further and found fundraising for it I would lov…

Original Post from Sam Colon
Most recent response from Tim Bourque
Suggestions for laptop for student filmmaker on a budget?

I currently have a 2011 Macbook Pro which is too old for any FCP versions. I'm taking a filmmaking class and shooting low-budget shorts on a Panasonic g85 (4K mirrorless). I'm n…

4 responses, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

You should also be able to find training material for Davinci Resolve directly from Blackmagic’s website. It’s quite in depth stuff. But it’s all free!

Original Post from Owain Astles
Most recent response from Michaela Moir
Looking to connect with a producer of Brazilian heritage

I'm working on a short script written by a fantastic Brazilian screenwriter, about two young Queer men caught up in the UK immigration system. Myself and the writer are looking to…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 6 months ago.

I know Brazilian producers in London. Email me and I’ll send you their deets. Michaelastorm@hotmail.com

Original Post from Rob Coate
Most recent response from Marloes Koot
Short film looking for a VFX artist

Hi all,

I'm currently producing a low-budget sci-fi short film (about 2-3 minutes) and we're after a VFX artist to work with the team to help us achieve the slightly complicated…

1 response, most recent 4 years, 7 months ago.

Hi Rob,

Your project sounds great!

The best place to find collaborators is by posting into the "Production" section of our website. You can find it here: https://shootingpeople.…

Original Post from Lexy Anderson
Prepping for a shoot soon? Covid-Safety Tips here...

Hey Guys,

2021 is looking like it'll be difficult to film but if you're going for it then feel free to check out a summary of how we films a short last August during the Pandemi…

4 years, 7 months ago
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