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Original Post from Shona Charlton
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a Producer - how not to get conned

Some of you will have seen my recent post here about a nightmare producer experience on my recent project. They took money upfront, and did nothing, cost me a lot in additional fe…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 7 months ago.

Good summary and thank you for risking bringing this up.

Original Post from David Knight
Looking for Networking events

Hi all

I hope you all have had a great Christmas and New Year.

I'm looking to do more networking this year. Other than the Nexus - Cast & Crew Network and Screen Central mee…

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

Hi Shona

i'm not currently a member of any of those organisations but will look into it. I've noticed lately that more and more networking takes place in London. Unfortunately Tr…

Original Post from Entertainment Media
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Looking for Live Streaming Camera Operator to work Monday - Fridays 3pm - 7pm OR /AND 8 pm - 11 pm…

Live Streaming Camera Operators

Required:
Own Camera compatible for live streaming
Experience streaming from Twitter via Periscope
Will be familiar with Dacast, OBS, Restream, S…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 7 months ago.

Hi there, the best place to post about the opportunity would be Production > Get Crew where Shooters actively look for work. There you can add a listing for a 'member of staff'…

Original Post from Industrial Scripts
Fixing Your Screenplay for a Script Reader

It can be dispiriting to get that rejection email on a script you've worked tirelessly on for months. And it can be hard to get back on the horse.

However, it's always important…

5 years, 7 months ago
Original Post from Claudiu Pavel
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
RAM and GPU vs CPU: Which is more important in 2D animation?

I am using Moho 12 to animate 2D rigs.

It works pretty well, but every other rig slows down or crashes the program.

The computer does not seem to be overwhelmed.

Memory ussa…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

This'll depend entirely on how the software is optimised, and as such I'd probably ask on the developer's forum/go through their support. Generally I can't see any reason you're …

Original Post from Ray Brady
Free download 2020 Oscar Contending Screenplays

2020 Oscar Contending Screenplays
Educational resource. Download all this year's Oscar Nominated Screenplays plus most of previous years.
https://indiefilmhustle.com/free-screenpl…

5 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Steven Beetham
hi shooters , looking for old style heart monitor for hospice set? , and looking for local to Lanc…

hi shooters

Crew for Any! position Wanted for shoot from the 31st jan 2020 dates In A Row for 2 weeks bring a friend ,

fro further details look to - Riverwyrefilms

che…

5 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Maya
YOUTUBE CHANNEL - HOW TO CREATE CONTENT AS AN ACTOR

Hello lovely Shooting People family.

I hope Christmas preparations are going well

I recently created a YouTube Channel!

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC65-e2_CRNPkraC-Mvw-Thw

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Hello James,
Thanks for engaging with my post.
I will definetly check your content and I will pass it on to whoever I think will enjoy it.
Have a magical Christmas,
Keep in to…

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Finding a Micro Budget Short Film Group in South East London

Hello from Richard, i am based in hither green, south east London. I am looking to find or join a micro-budget, low-budget short film group in south east London. The reason why is…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Hi Richard. If you're looking to fill particular crew or cast roles, you can post them into Production (https://shootingpeople.org/production) Best of luck!

Original Post from Marc Adamson
Looking to establish a relationship with Producer. BFI short film fund application.

Hello!

I'm a Director/writer/VFX artist looking to establish a relationship with a producer, in view of applying to the BFI Short Film fund and generally collaborating with on fu…

5 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from MARCIO DELGADO
Any producers looking to collobarate on a short film?

Hey everyone

I realise a producer is tough to find, I should know Iv'e been looking for a long time. As I produce my own work I now want to focus more on writing and directing. H…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

Hello David,
I would love to have a look at your scripts for short films.
I am a producer, mainly working with corporate and branded content at moment.
Here you will see a few wor…

Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Micro-budget financing needed for graphic novel film adaption.

Hello from Richard, i am looking for someone who can help find micro-budget financing for my planned film. The film is to be called Canterburied Tales, a supernatural take on Chau…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 8 months ago.

"Up to 3 times their investment".

I have a financial background, (as would, most likely, any serious investor) and that is what I would view as a dangerous phrase.

a) UP TO impl…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
How effective is the Shooting People script pitch?

Has anyone ever had success pitching a feature script on Shooting People? I mean a pitch that somehow resulted in a funded production?

I've just submitted a pitch for a feature v…

5 years, 8 months ago
Original Post from Mykea Perry
Most recent response from Richard Anthony Dunford
Funding, I have some questions

Hi, I am going to start looking for funding for a feature I'm Writing. I was seeing if any of you have gotten funding before and you are up for a chat.
Reply down below if you are…

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

Pre-sales on distribution is another one although that is more for multi-million productions as you'd need some major names attached.

If you're after development funding then you…

Original Post from Anne-Sophie  Heist
Fashion movies or music video projects that need a still photographer?

I have lived in Shanghai, China for the past 14 years working on a wide range of photo assignments but am currently looking to gain more experience and contacts in London. Looking…

5 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Jane Petrie
London/SE Stills Photographer looking to connect with Directors/Producers/DoPs for future projects …

I am currently looking for anyone shooting a short film or feature, or running a theatre or dance production who would like some stills taken which I could then use for my portfol…

5 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Chris Dann
Most recent response from Alistair Gillan
LOOKING FOR A FILM MAKER. interested in my short script about a fatal RTC

This script is 30 minutes long and is set in the Resus department of an accident and emergency hospital. It follows the two partners, an elderly man and young pregnant female of t…

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

Hi Chris, I'm in Chelmsford, I'm a self shooting Producer/Editor. I'd be interested in helping you with this with all my kit. Probably free :-) I worked with Suffolk Police to fil…

Original Post from G A E Hazelton-Swales
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for a Line Producer to pull an arthouse short over the finish line.

We are looking for a line producer to join our team who can help us with organisation from now on (casting process, locations, budgeting etc.). We want someone who is hardworking,…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 9 months ago.

The best way to find collaborators on SP, is by posting the role into Production > Get People (https://shootingpeople.org/production/people) The role will then be searchable on…

Original Post from Walter Cabell
London based Director/Writer looking for producer to start partnership

Best Comedy Screenplay - Silver Scream 2018 / Best International Screenplay - Houston Comedy Film Festival 2019 winner is looking to team up with producer (with a track record) wh…

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

Hi Molly, I am not advertising one specific project and I am not hiring, I am simply exploring the possibility of finding a like-minded individual to possibly start a conversation…

Original Post from Louis Lovelace
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking to join a film production company in the uk as a production assistant/runner

Hi, I just graduated for my degree in film production and I am looking to join a film company that is looking for runners and production assistants.

please let me know if you hav…

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

Hi Louis, do check our production board for job listings https://shootingpeople.org/production/work
Best of luck!

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Two UK Set Horror Feature Screenplays In Need Of A Producer

Hi. I've got two award winning horror feature scripts I'd like to get off the ground; both set in the UK, one in York and one in London. I'm looking for a producer to take a look …

5 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Looking for a production company for my planned micro-budget Horror film

Hello from Richard in UK . I have a planned film project that i have not made visible yet on film site Slated. It is based on my creator owned graphic novel called Canterburied …

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 10 months ago.

The domain is splitsecondfilms.com so contact@splitsecondfilms.com should work

Original Post from Johnny Maya
TODAY !!!! SCREENING OF: "THE ONE SURVIVOR OF CONIFER"

We are screening the indie feature thriller/horror film "The One Survivor of Conifer" :)


MOVIE WILL START AT 6PM


This is really short notice but we still have some available …

5 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Maya
Free Feature Film Screening : Want to RSVP

Premiere Screening of "The One Survivor of Conifer" (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8895010/) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGlD6tl25q8)


October 23rd in Ealing.


Movie star…

5 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Sam Hafner
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Writing films

Hi everyone,

I have 2 films I'm working on:
• Night Legend
• Year 3141

If anyone would be interested in helping with the writing please reply. I am new to writing and the whole …

3 responses, most recent 5 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Sam,
It's good that you want to make films and I would focus on that -why do you want someone to write it for you? Because you're new to it? Well, short of having money to pay…

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