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Original Post from Tanmoye Khan
Most recent response from Lee Morgan
Cinematographer interested in meeting Directors and Producers to collaborate with

Hello all,

I am a cinematographer based in London. I would love to hear from Creatives, Directors and Producers who may be interested in collaborating on Shorts, Music video or C…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Tanmoye,

Nice reel. We're a Directing duo that, hopefully, will have several projects to do as soon as things are a little more normal.

Obviously pretty much everything, nar…

Original Post from David Hughes
Follow Up on Free 1-to-1 Script Consultancy

A big thank you to everyone who submitted a script for my free one-to-one script consultancy, Script Surgery. It's been amazing to read all your shorts, TV pilots and features, an…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks Lewis, that's kind of you to say... I hope the rewrite of HW is going well!

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Is anyone willing to review my new short?

Dear Shooters.
Is anyone willing to review my new folk short story following the link below?

https://vimeo.com/421052524

I would like to submit the short into the Depict Short F…

10 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Thank you very much guys for all your comments.
I am still open to receive more feedback from you all...

vimeo.com/421052524

Original Post from Rory Little
Most recent response from David Hughes
Writing together

Good afternoon all,
I have recently finished a script and would very much like to move forwards with getting the film made. I’m looking for screenwriters who would be willing to h…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

I just tried to 'Like' this reply

Original Post from Cavan McLaughlin
Experienced filmmaker in search of an esoterically-inclined co-producer.

I am an experienced producer/director/editor with a short film in preproduction about the nature of narrative, identity, and magic. I am also a senior university lecturer: teachin…

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Robert Dee
What should go into a Director's Statement to attract a producer to a project?

I've written a feature script (psychological horror) for my Masters and I'm writing a report on Director's Statements. The first step to getting a film off the ground is getting a…

5 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Anthony Boakye-Mensah
Most recent response from John Lubran
Looking for some guidance on how to navigate first conversation with a development executive

I have an opportunity to pitch to a development executive at the end of the month for the first time. I am keen to speak with people with this experience to ensure i am well prepa…

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

Thank you Angela. Very practical advice for Anthony and everyone.

Original Post from Verona Samual-Alexander
Most recent response from Laura Radford
Anyone looking for a unit stills photographer?

I have been a professional photographer for 4 years, and I am now looking to follow my dream of becoming a Unit Stills Photographer.

If there are any current productions or soon …

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

Hi Verona, I can help advise if you had any particular questions as I know it’s hard starting out. I’m a Unit Stills Photographer, shooting now for 8 years. Unfortunately, budgets…

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Why is character development important?

Why is character development important?

5 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Brett Chapman
Most recent response from Simon Antoine
Looking to connect with a Producer

I've made a number of award winning and well received shorts over the last few years. My most recent short film 'The Good Book' received 4 stars from The Guardian and I've had my …

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Brett,

Just want to say a quick hi! I'm a Producer / Director, looking to collaborate on high quality drama / documentary projects. My background is sports production for TV…

Original Post from Anthony Boakye-Mensah
Unscripted treatment template

I would be grateful for any treatment templates / examples of treatments for a docu-series

5 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Rime Mahdi
Most recent response from Katie Greenhalf
Mentoring/Advice for Distribution and Marketing of feature documentary

Hello all,

I'm currently making my first feature documentary and really need some help/collaboration with someone experienced in distribution/Marketing and finance.

I feel comp…

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

Hi Rime, Sheffield Documentary Festival is happening online right now and has loads of people to connect with who are exactly the people you need to talk to, also Raindance online…

Original Post from Alex McSherry
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Hi guys, Im a film lecturer in Glasgow and I am helping one of my students with his major project b…

Looking for a line producer for a student feature film to be shot (lockdown allowing) in late August. This will be a two week shoot on a lo to no budget. The script and subsequent…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Alex, thanks for posting. You can add a listing in Production > Get Crew and list it as 'expenses only', which is where Shooters actively look for work. Opportunities added …

Original Post from giuseppe monticciolo
Most recent response from Tony Franks
How to find last little push?

We shot a full length feature film last year and we have been looking tirelessly for a little bit more money for post-production. Are there any resources (besides crowdfunding?) t…

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

It's not outside finance, but as an option for minimising the final post cost, try posting a full description of tasks required on Upwork - www.upwork.com Within just a couple of…

Original Post from Rime Mahdi
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Line Producer needed to help create budget for upcoming feature documentary

Hello all,

I'm looking for a Line Producer who is experienced in budgeting for feature documentaries to help me create a budget for my upcoming feature length documentary "Failin…

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

Hi Rime, the best way to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People as the role will then be listed in the production directory and posted into the bulletins…

Original Post from Stanislava Buevich
Most recent response from John Lubran
Book to Film?

I made a short film with my 5 year old daughter during the lockdown. Just so that I could teach her a bit of filmmaking etc. Well, the film is heavily based on a picture book that…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

First get permission from the books rights holders.

Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Most recent response from William Camilleri
Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of s…

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

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

Original Post from Damien Hasson
Most recent response from Oisín-Tomás Ó Raghallaigh
Any London based Producers want to read a short-film about homelessness?

I am a writer and actor... working towards directing my first short. Funding in pending from NI Screen but the short is set in London. It is about a controversial policy of dealin…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Hi.

I love storytelling for social change and this sounds like an intriguing idea. I would love to give the script a read. I have produced 2 NI Screen/BFI Network funded short f…

Original Post from Mitchell Tolliday
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location Search for Self Funded feature about a Rock Band

Hi Shooters!

I'm really hoping you can help me out.
I'm directing my first self-funded feature called Murder Ballads about a rock band who will do anything to make it big in the …

1 response, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

I would suggest you think about which is your main location, find that first, then you'll know where you need your unit base, and then you'll know where to start looking for the o…

Original Post from John Lubran
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
PACT now offers free membership to Indies

Free PACT membership offered to Indies

1 response, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Thanks for yr note here, interesting

Original Post from David Hughes
One-on-one script consulting, now available online (and FREE)

How's your script coming along?

Finding myself with extra time on my hands – and with lots of friends and colleagues working on screenplays while suffering from Stuck Home Syndro…

11 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Fantastic, please email me david@damnfine.co.uk

Original Post from Matus Krajnak
Anyone interested in a romantic comedy drama web-series? (feedback & collaboration)

I’ve finished development of a romantic comedy drama web-series PLANET SEX.
Season 1 includes 5 x 5-min self contained episodes about dating.

Here is the pitch document: https:/…

5 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Felix von Nida
Most recent response from Caroline Bottomley
Any recommendations for Interviewing remotely?

I'm looking at how best to record a series of audio-only interviews during lockdown and am trying to navigate the numerous variables.

The subjects are located in various global …

9 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

And this https://www.guidingtech.com/audio-recording-apps-iphone/ - in case your i/vee has access to another phone they can use for recording

Original Post from jacqueline kirwan
Most recent response from Andrea Dagher
Re: Looking to collaborate for my short film

Hey Shooters,

I'm here to build a small talented crew to get my short film script made, and do the rounds at the festival circuit.

It's a bleak drama with dark humour exploring…

13 responses, most recent 5 years, 3 months ago.

Hello Hello,

I am a freelance video editor. I am interested in meeting people and collaborating with them. I took interest in Scriptwriting few years back as well, so if you need…

Original Post from Stefano Nurra
Brighton Film Community//Production//Special FX

Hello everyone,
my name is Stefano Nurra, I work remotely (from London) with Hove-based Parsley Productions.

Parsley Productions has been active for more than twenty years and h…

5 years, 3 months ago
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