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Original Post from Michael Christofis
Most recent response from Allan (Mac) McKenna
Looking for a short script to produce or collaborate

Hi everyone.

I am a London based newly starting filmmaker and looking for a short script to develop and send to festivals.
I am interested in real life stories with strong narrat…

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

I've got a couple of shorts. But what's the point of telling you on SP. I can't attach them. If you send me your e-address of course I could. Mines - allan.mac2012@gmail.com

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Most recent response from Kelie Petterssen
GOLD - George Wyndham: From Sierra Leone to Brazil Paralympics. Please support our crowdfunder

George Wyndham overcame poverty, disability and war to become one of the world's top 20 table-tennis players. He is Sierra Leone's best hope at a gold medal at the Brazil Paralymp…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Michael,

Thanks for this. You can post this information into the Bulletins here: https://shootingpeople.org/bulletin/post/1. This will post it directly into our daily bulleti…

Original Post from Claire Creswell
Is phone, ipad or laptop bestt for something I can put my films in to show with good quality on pe…

I often show my films to groups via either TV or projector, depending n which they have. I do not have a laptop (have a desktop) and friend has recommended that I use a Samsung…

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

Thanks, John.

Original Post from Christopher Jolley
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Hi I am in the process of crowd funding to raise part of the budget for a feature I am developing a…

I have attached the link for the campaign below:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/creaks/x/10990838#/story

And the facebook page link:

https://www.facebook.com/creaksmovie?pn…

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

Check out this campaign for Range 15 - An action comedy on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/range-15-movie . They've raised over their target ($325,000) and will reach…

Original Post from Lianne Tucker
Most recent response from A. Gabrielle
Showreel collaborators

Hi guys,

I asked this question a while ago and if you were interested then i hope you still are and are available...I'm hoping other artists are wanting to help each other out b…

9 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Lianne,
I'm an actress and would be interested in being involved.
I'm currently able to do 19th, 22nd, 23rd.
Speak soon,
Az

Original Post from James Eastope
Most recent response from Marysia Trembecka
Hi im a composer looking to expand portfolio, any films out there?

Looking for short films in production that need comopsition for free. This is to expand my portfolio.

Visit my site www.jameseastope.com to see osme of my work. Theres more to be…

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hi James,
I saw this today - think it's theatre music but experience & paid .. So check it out - and good luck :)
http://m.artsjobs.org.uk/index.php?id=25&ne_source=dailyj…

Original Post from uche obiwe
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Hi i am a scriptwriter/director looking for christian filmmakers in the northwest to collaborate on…

am a scriptwriter in merseyside.planning on directing my first feature.my scripts have a christian world view but are non stereotypical.would like filmmakers in the north east int…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Count me in too. I'm best contacted via franz@imperialfilmproductions.com and I also have a site www.Christianity2000.com <>

Original Post from Shore Scripts
Most recent response from Stuart Wright
Why you need to use proper formatting when screenwriting

As a reader at Shore Scripts, I still can't believe it when I get handed a script, which isn't properly formatted. My heart drops, as I know it's going to be a slog to get through…

14 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

How do I delete my flippant comment? Admin? Please help ... It was the end of the day and I was grouchy ...Sorry

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Live interactive streaming: THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

Hi all
We had a really successful pilot live streaming of Cardboard Citizens' current forum theatre show 'Benefit', thanks to Pilot Theatre, including a truly interactive forum wh…

10 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Jenny Collins
Hello, im looking to update my kit. Just got a sony pxw- x70. I suffer back problems and need a stu…

Ive worked with a variety of models over the years. Now, thankfully my kit is getting smaller id like a tripod that doesn't break my arm to carry about.
Im a self shooter, so on …

5 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hello all. Apologies for not replying I had a few issues renewing my ShootingPeople account. Thank you for the advice, im sure my physio will be glad to know im looking at new kit…

Original Post from Ben Rider
Most recent response from Richard Woodburn
London Apartment Locations

Hi there,

We are in need of two locations for our feature film 'Forever Tomorrow' (www.imdb.com/title/tt4665976/) which is shooting in June. We will only need each location for o…

1 response, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Advertise on gumtree I've done it and ended up with two locations. But if your doing this you have to be generous with your budget. £50 will get you nowhere. Try trebling it and y…

Original Post from David Thompson
Most recent response from SP User
Feature film paperwork

Hi guys,

I've got the final cut of my 1st lo/no budget feature which I am about to start trying to sell online (and possibly theatrical). And I'm just afraid what paperwork they …

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

I have a similar issue myself. I have found a number of pro formas on the web but I'm not entirely sure that they will be a substitute for proper legal advice. The legal advice re…

Original Post from Michael Chandler
Feedback on our interactive live streaming experiment - Tuesday 2nd June 19.30pm

Hi all
I'm keen for some feedback on our live-streaming experiment, where the audience gets the chance to change the play.
I believe this to be an experiment in film, theatre and …

10 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ben Mart
article on mad max fx

Hi Shooters

Heres a good article on the fx side of Mad Max from the fxguide esp over exposing the camera for day for night shots...

http://www.fxguide.com/featured/a-graphic-tal…

10 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Andrew Morgan
Interior room location with computer screens in London needed

I am someone looking for as a location in london,a room with say computer screens-monitors etc,that could double for
nats or the inside of air traffic control,please reccomend pos…

2 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Richard, have you considered setting up a room yourself? Get some monitors, some office chairs, some headsets with mics - you'll need at least two, preferably three. Shoot up clos…

Original Post from Robert Law
Most recent response from Miren Patel
looking for a film crew to collaborate on a short film. Ideally based in south London. But not esse…

I have wrote a script which involves some fantastic actors. But the technical aspects are missing. i.e. film maker, sound, lighting etc.

12 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

I can offer my directing skills and maybe editing and vfx if necessary, I'm based in Lambeth near Kennington and Vauxhall station. :)

Original Post from Presenter Promotions
Most recent response from James Clenaghan
Does anyone know a reasonably priced London based studio or rehearsal room for occasional use?

I am looking to find a room or facility that I can run small group meetings in. It could be once week (in the evening) or otherwise on a weekend (ideally Sunday). A studio or simi…

6 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Take Five Casting Studio (Beak St., W1F) do special deals for evenings and weekends.
www.takefivestudio.com

Original Post from Matthew Prince
Most recent response from afia nkrumah
Is it worth advertising for cast and crew to join my crowdfunding campaign?

Hi, I'd like to know as a screenwriter, is it worth advertising for cast and crew to join a crowdfunding campaign?

I figure the best new ways to get a feature made is through cro…

5 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Matthew,

I agree with Dan, CROWD funding needs a crowd before you start and Paddy's point about knowing how much you need and how to ask for it is crucial to your success. I…

Original Post from Ben Mart
Most recent response from Ben Rider
Hello shooters, I was wondering if theres a way to change a uploaded film poster on imdb without be…

Im not a member of imdb pro but my colleague is. . Ta

1 response, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

From what I understand, IMDb don't let you change the poster. If you want to alter it, as it says on the site when you upload the poster, you will need to pay the fee again.

Original Post from Ben Rider
Location in London needed for Micro budget feature (June 2015)

Hi there,

We are in need of two bedrooms (preferably in separate buildings) for our feature film 'Forever Tomorrow' (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4665976/) which is shooting in mo…

10 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Yam Thapa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a modern looking Apartment Flat for Shooting a Low Budget Movie during July 26th to 9th…

Hellow,

My name is Yam Thapa. I am a film Student. I am planning to make a Low budget movie titled, "NOIR". During end of July for two week. For this I will be needing a modern …

1 response, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Yam,

I hope you find what you're looking for, but just in case you don't, it might be worth thinking about your 'plan B' now, whilst you still have a chance to plan around it.…

Original Post from Peter Newman
Most recent response from Kevin Boyd
collaboration on new tv comedy series

new series about the mafia. George is a convicted cat burglar who's afraid of heights and wins a competition to become the Mafioso. Plans to train the gang to be come a crack team…

5 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

So what kind of help are you after?

Original Post from sophie dixon
Most recent response from Cedar D. Wolf
Contributor Release Form - German Language

I'm currently filming a series of interviews with native German speakers. I have a Contributors Release Form in English however as they don't speak English I believe I will have t…

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Oh, the e-mail address is alpha@cedarwolf.net
Cheers,
Cedar

Original Post from dziko kazembe
Most recent response from Andrew Ryland
Does anyone have completed short films for monthly, london based film club

Hi,

Does anyone have any narrative based short film/s that they want to showcase at my monthly film event? We are booked for June so we are now looking for films for July and Aug…

4 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Hi

I have a short film (8 mins, sci-fi thriller) which has just finished it's festival run and available for short film screenings. Email me if you'd like to check out a screene…

Original Post from Sam Jeffreys
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking to borrow a fog/smoke machine (London)

Does anyone in London have a fog/smoke machine I could borrow for a shoot on Friday 22nd?

Thanks!

Sam

3 responses, most recent 10 years, 2 months ago.

Depending on the effect you want, probably want either a stadium hazer or gas powered smoke gun. The hazer is electric and runs continuously ideal if not too much wind. Smoke gu…

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