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Original Post from James Dann
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
How to find a producer for your sitcom pilot episode?

Hey all,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice / direction as where to go for finding a producer for my sitcom pilot? I've made multiple documentaries before a…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Could go either way - production company pickup and they keep the producer, or at least as likely, put in their own people on payroll to do the deals with existing suppliers, etc.…

Original Post from Alève Mine
How to prepare for a script coaching session?

A script of mine was selected to get coaching in the framework of a well-established fastival. How do I prepare for the session? Should I pre-analyse the script in various ways? W…

23 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks Dan!

Original Post from Chris Regan
Seeking collaborators for horror webseries…

I’ve been developing a new horror webseries in which an aspiring vlogger makes a Faustian pact for Youtube fame, but when strange occurrences begin to threaten her sense of realit…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Sibylle Meder
Where to hire video equipment in NYC?

HI NYC Shooters,

could anyone recommend a good equipment house in central NYC to provide a Sony EX1 or EX3, a Canon 5D Mark III and sound equipment? Also, do you know how easy it…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Ollie Watts
OFFERED: My Time

Hello Shooters,

I am an aspiring producer with a background in finance (unfortunately not film). I was working on two projects (full time) but both have been pushed back into the…

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

Hi All,

Thanks for your messages. There is so much exciting work being done. This is a great community!

Most of what I have seen is along development/pre-production lines so if …

Original Post from Lee 'Wozy' Warren
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Established producer looking for projects already in prep or production with financial shortfall fo…

Hey Shooters

Does anyone have a film or TV show or documentary that is either in prep or production and where you have yet to finalise post production, either offline and/or onli…

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

Hi Lee,

I'm currently working on a feature project that may be interested. Can you send me your contact details please.

Thanks

Brendan

info@sticklebackproductions.co.uk

Original Post from Paul Dewdney
Filming locations Wanted ~ SNOOKER HALL & BANKING HALL

SNOOKER HALL:
A traditional multi-table snooker hall to film one scene of 2 principal cast.

London, Home or Southern Counties

BANKING HALL:
A traditional banking hall or a premi…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Nadira Murray
Most recent response from Jonathan Schey
Is there any actors in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire? Also any film crew in Aberdeen?

Hi there,

I'm producing my first short film, at Peterhead Prison, either in November or December. I have an experienced director and DOP with the coolest lenses. It's about refug…

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

Hey Nadira!

Good luck with the project. Sounds fun!

Please check out y film on film of the month - 5 stars warmly welcomed ;) hehe https://shootingpeople.org/filmofthemonth/film…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Anyone looking for treatment and script advice?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at an international channel?

I currently w…

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

Hi Sherice I'm interested. I will message you.

Original Post from Ivo Marloh
Can anyone recommend a good media lawyer?

Hi all,

a broadcaster has stolen our footage from YouTube, and used it in a current affairs programm without notifying, crediting or licensing it. They admitted to it when presse…

18 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Thanks again everyone for getting involved and offering advice. It's not really a question of crediting us. The fact is that this footage was shot in a very remote place and you c…

Original Post from Chris Bogle
Most recent response from Paulina Brahm
Casting Session

Hey shooters!

I'm about to start booking castings for my actors and have had some great responses from agents. Can anyone offer any good advice on how to run an effective castin…

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

Oh, thank you Dan and Paddy!

And Chris...

Having only an idea of what your project is about, and what you want from this casting via your responses, here's what I suggest.

Thin…

Original Post from Oliver Krimpas
Most recent response from John Lubran
Advice re. clearances for on-screen branded items (cars, phones, cameras).

Hi, has anyone had any experience with product clearances? I've started to get permissions by email, but I don't know if there's a standard release wording I should use (like an e…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Whilst I'm always trying to stress just how perverse and unbalanced legalese (babble) has become within the context of actual Law (there is only one form of actual Law, and being …

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Web casting.... anybody with equipment and expeience

I have been asked to quote for a web cast next Monday, 1st Nov in central London
Do you have the available equipment and expertise for this job?

Ideally they want 3 cameras, not …

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

Thanks for the idea Paddy

Original Post from Sica Denerley-Weiss
Does anybody know of an accessible list of UK Film/TV/Event Production Companies?

Organising a large event for next Spring and would like to invite as many of the major TV channels/companies, events teams etc as possible.
Does anybody know if there is a list w…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Johnny Burke
Most recent response from Philip Carr
German to English translator

Hi,
I am looking for a German to English translator to translate/transcribe about 30-45 minutes of footage. It is paid work, amount to be agreed according to level of experience. …

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

Lots of offers of help here but if anyone is stuck for translations I used a website called Unbabel, quite reasonably priced and very quick.

Original Post from Naomi Soneye-Thomas
London Calling - would anybody still like to collaborate?

Hi everyone,

I've written a short and I'm looking for a producer and director to work with. I am based in East London and would like to apply for the Eastern Edge Film Fund. The …

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

Hi Mandana,

Thanks for getting back to me. I've got a team together now, but I'll check this out too - it looks good!

Original Post from Lee Burnett
Most recent response from Ben Bate
Cameraman/DP looking to collaborate in London...

I've been living in Cornwall and working in film for the past 3 years, moving to NE London in the next month and looking to collaborate with other filmmakers / directors / writers…

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

*narrative (sorry)

Original Post from Zaf Ayub
Writer looking for producer for edgy Rock 'n Roll comedy set in USA.

Script finished workshopped and polished not much more I can do without an experienced producer
I need someone who has been around the block knows the American market.

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Just posted - looking for Model Maker

Hi Shooters

Just posted next job -- looking for Model Maker to build hero 'Mothership' as per concept art.

Check out jobs posted.

Best Wishes

Aidan J Crowley

P.S. Thank You f…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from mandana mohit
Filmmaking workshops, where are the best places to advertise them to enthusiasts?

We have regular workshops and courses organised in various elements of filmmaking that may appeal to many filmmakers out there. Does anyone know of a place where they could be adv…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Emmalie El Fadli
Hi, I'm a recent Editing and Post Production graduate looking to collaborate. Anyone out there wann…

I recently graduated but feel like I'm stuck not doing the thing I love, which is Editing. So I'm wondering if anyone wants to collaborate? Make ideas come to life? If you do, don…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from AIDAN J CROWLEY
Thank You Shooters!

Thank You Shooters the Concept Artist job has been filled now.

Keep an eye out for the next job listings.

Sincerely

Aidan J Crowley

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Anthony Green
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Is anyone inspired by the film Layover? Made for $6000.

I would love to meet you with a view to meeting like minded people and getting a team together.

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 9 months ago.

Paddy, once again, you've stolen my rant!! When I started, back in the late 70s early 80s, there were all sorts of producers that would take advantage, or seemingly at the time, w…

Original Post from Patryk Kizny
Fully stabilized filming vehicle for sale

Dear All,

We have a full bespoke filming vehicle with passive vibration dampening and active gimbal stabilization available for sale.

Based on BMW318is e36 with pillar mount on …

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from peter newman
Low budget 3 minute drama short DECEPTION looking for producer

write to genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

9 years, 9 months ago
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