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Original Post from Navid Abbasi
Most recent response from Helen Jack
Need a crew for my first short film

Hi all

I’m applying for funding for my first short film and looking for Producers, Camera crew and sound guys to help out as a potential passion project. If I get funding of cour…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Navid,

If you’re looking for people to collaborate with, the most effective way of reaching other members is to list your project in the Production part of the site. You can d…

Original Post from Tom van den Broek
Most recent response from Norman Hall
Editing- I don't know why but I can't stand it anymore

I'm an indie writer/director of photography who used to work as an editor- over the years I edited my own short films and the films of others, music videos, a feature, BTS- all so…

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

Ah,Tom, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Editor.
You’re right of course, long hours alone in a darkened room wading through a giant jigsaw puzzle, examining every piece and l…

Original Post from Jack Hawkins
Screen Acting Class in London - this Sunday!

There are a few places left on The Screen Actors Workshop, this Sunday at Theatre Deli (near Liverpool Street) from 12:30-5:30pm.

Sharpen your screen acting, improve your confid…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Carla Polidori
Most recent response from Unsolicited Scripts
Wanted - director (and/or producer) - creative partnership!

Are you a director or a producer who just wants to collaborate and make something creative that you're proud of, and that can be your calling card and help you progress? Do you li…

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

Hi Carla,
I've left you a private message. I hope to hear from you soon.
Best,
Alessandro

Original Post from Eugenie Santiago
My new post is out

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know about my new blog post: Sound in Lars Von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark & Breaking the Waves.

I chose to write about these two films be…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Oliver Newton
What are your views on Directing / Producing certificates at LFA?

Hey there , I’m looking into courses at London Film Academy- as a film maker are these filming certificates useful or a waste of money? I was wondering if anyone has completed sh…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Stuart Wright
How to make an Indie Film... Bob Krzykowski on his debut feature - The Man Who Killed Hitler and th…

Post Frightfest 2018 I spoke with Bob Krzykowski about his debut feature film for the Britflicks podcast....

http://britflicks.com/podcast/24173/BobKrzykowskiTalksAboutHisMovieT…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
NEED BUDGET SHEET FROM OUR BREAKDOWN

HELLO ALL MEMBERS
I need someone, ( line prod or .......) who can make the Budget sheet from our Breeakdown for one project )

2- need someone also who can make Breakdown and Budg…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Richard Harrison
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Feature Film Budget Breakdown?

Hi everyone out there!

Does anyone know of a Line Producer or Production Accountant with Producing experience who could do a budget breakdown of a feature film script for me? Pai…

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

Hi Richard,

If your first line producer is able, I'd suggest taking her figures. She's already familiar with it. I'd love to help - a full budget is a 2 week job to do full bre…

Original Post from Jack Hawkins
The Screen Actors Workshop - introductory screen acting course

Hi Shooters! Are you interested in improving your performance in front of the camera: An actor looking to learn more about screen acting? A director keen to experience performance…

6 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from SP User
Most recent response from Danny Gagatt
Hi there Shooters, I am looking for a camera repair shop in London. My old Sony2000E needs care + a…

This is a 20 year old SONY Digital DCR-VX1000E-Super SteadyShot. I suspect the software operating the viewfinder has
packed-in + I am looking for a trustworthy repair shop that ca…

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

I used to own this camera. One of the most common problems which is consistent with what you're describing as a fault is the ribbon cable that runs from the viewfinder. They break…

Original Post from Benedetta Borelli
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Architect seeking advice.

Hi,

I am an architect, with 7 years experience designing and running projects at all stages. I feel my experience in managing the design process, from concept to construction, c…

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

Ben please elaborate on the health and safety policy question: what is lacking?

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from John Lubran
Has anyone here used the Masterclass online learning site?

The website with top professionals lecturing, with worksheets and video clips? It covers many areas including film and TV with Aaron Sorkin, Warner Herzog, Shonda Rhimes, David Ma…

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

It's worth concidering that many great masters of film making, including some who are presented by film schools and master classes, never attended film schools or master classes t…

Original Post from Ben Chick
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Looking for a PHOTOSHOP TUTOR

Hello,

I'm just a hobbyist photographer that has recently discovered the awesome power of Photoshop and it's world of creative potential. However, I'm being driven mad by the slo…

3 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

try Lynda.com if all else fails...https://www.lynda.com/search?q=photoshop&f=level%3a1%5eBeginner

Original Post from Ray Brady
What are the most prestigious feature film script festivals and development websites please?

What are the most prestigious film script festivals and what are the best script writing development websites please that can and have lead to any of the following: budgeted films…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Ray Brady
Can anyone recommend Coverfly, any thoughts please pros and cons?

Described as "the largest database of emerging talented screenwriter", seems to me that Coverfly has numerous script writing competitions that you pay to submit to, winning accola…

7 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Many thanks one and all for your points and for taking the time to objectively answer my question, excellent Shooting People team effort, your combined deductive reasoning means t…

Original Post from Charles Normsaskul
Looking for a field/open grass area in Surrey, ideally close to a house for a HMI light to be plugg…

Hi everyone

I'm looking for a location in Surrey for a NIGHT shoot of a 3 minute Sci-fi Microshort on the 28th - 29th September.

We'd only need a bit of space on a field, ideall…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Lydia WHEATLEY
Most recent response from Helen Jack
How to get your first job in film & tv - SEMINAR / TALK

Seminar/ talk about how to break into the film & tv industry.
We will also review your cv and covering note.

More details on : https://www.facebook.com/events/1302564293214…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Lydia,

Thanks for sharing details of your event. We encourage members to advertise events like this in our Events Calendar ('Community' > 'Events') https://shootingpeople.o…

Original Post from SONJA NASH
AFM Accommodation needed -

Hi guys
I need a double room for two, Oct 30 - Nov 7th in Santa Monica / Venice vicinity. Anyone know of a room to rent?
Please let me know as just been seriously let down!
Than…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from CHRISTOPHER MAUDSLEY
Most recent response from Adam Gill
LOOKING FOR ASPIRING PRODUCERS IN YORKSHIRE

How do,

I'm a writer-director looking to meet potential producers in the Yorkshire area with a view to striking up a working relationship, and evolve together from micro-budget …

2 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Chris,

I'm a Creative Producer with an International Television background, now living back in my home town of York and very interested in branching out into the world of film…

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Most recent response from John Lubran
Where can I find a contract / deal memo template to hire a writer for a short film?

I'm about to hire (and pay) a writer to rewrite a short film script and I can't find a template to draft a 'Writer for hire agreement" or at least a Deal Memo which would probably…

6 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

The issue of what a monetary transaction represents is not as cut and dried as might be presumed. As with any business transaction for any good or service in any kind of commerce …

Original Post from robert jackson
Most recent response from Richard Lipman
Documentary filmmaker wanted for a joint venture

I'm interested in getting into documentary making and I'm looking for experienced filmmakers who are interested in an ongoing partnership.

The deal: I pay all the costs involved…

16 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

Has anyone heard from Robert?

Original Post from Charlotte Atkinson
Producing consultations

You might have a script but you don’t know where it should go, maybe you’re struggling to get a Producer or maybe you want to produce it yourself but there’s a couple of aspects y…

6 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Vasco de Sousa
Most recent response from Mark Jepson
I've started an animated webseries. Feedback would be appreciated.

Here's a trailer for the web series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psbVJlF6fIE

I'm not looking at winning festivals with this one, it's not really aimed at the festival crowd. …

5 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

I like the quirky, surreal style - the animation looks good. Nice reveal at the end!

For me, the intro felt a little too long for such a short piece and the music didn't set the …

Original Post from Sameer Ibrahim
Auteur (Writer-Director) making challenging and discomforting films looking to collaborate on artis…

I am a writer-directorwho is interested in expressing my unconventional ideas and narratives through filmmaking. I am not here make commercial 'movies' as a product to be passivel…

4 responses, most recent 6 years, 11 months ago.

I am really looking for people who are not afraid to push the boundaries. I have scripts ready to be made, I just need passionate people who don't want to just make typical, genre…

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