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Original Post from Mark Hennigan
Is it feasible / realistic to make a decent living from Script Editing and Reading?

Hey all!

I'm interested in working as a script editor (and reader), but I'm totally green on the actual 'business' side of these things. I'm wondering if anyone can advise on s…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 12 months ago.

Hi Tina!

This is super helpful, thanks! I've begun emailing production companies, so hopefully I can get some joy that way.

Thanks a mill!
Mark

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
SPV company shut down and transfer of rights to production company

Hi, We have made our film and are now looking to shut down the SPV company once the tax credit has been received. We will need a contract to transfer/ assign rights from the spv t…

4 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Thanks Rachel, I have messaged you.

Original Post from Mark Stewart
Most recent response from Liam Rooney
Cinematographer looking to connect with directors and photographers

Hey guys! I'm a cinematographer looking to connect with directors and photographers interested in shooting music videos and fashion films.

Feel free to check out my work on my …

2 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hey Mark, I'm a camera and light assistant that's been gathering up experience on music video sets over the past year. I don't have experience with film, but would love to get inv…

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Looking for collaborators for super short film on insanity/illegality of vaccine mandates

I'd like to make a short film about our collectiveness willingness to sacrifice our health and freedom at the behest of faceless corporate players.
Allegorical 5 min short set in…

23 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Cheers Damien, enjoyed your ads!

Original Post from Sue Carpenter
Global Girl Media Film Festival, 17 Sept

Hello all

Less than a week to go! Don't miss our new boutique festival for emerging women filmmakers, this Sunday, 17 Sept, at the Cinema Museum, Kennington.
Tickets and prog…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

Our festival is still running online - you can see the Awards Ceremony and other content at the Livestream page, and 50 Official Selection films plus 15 GlobalGirl Media films fro…

Original Post from Loft Films London
Most recent response from Tristan Tetteroo
SHARE DESK SPACE WITH A PRODUCTION COMPANY

We have two desks available in our lovely studio in Hackney Road (Just off Broadway Market).
The space is very smart and furbished to a high spec with plenty of light and cool de…

1 response, most recent 2 years ago.

You forgot to add the link to the video

Original Post from Clara euler
Unit Still Photographer - London/UK/Europe

Hi everybody!
Linking here my portfolio in case someone is looking for a unit still photographer that can help on all things visual for your next production - BTS, poster picture…

2 years ago
Original Post from Federico Perale
unit still photographer available for new projects

Hey everyone!

I'm Fed, and I'm a unit stills photographer based in London.

Basically, I'm the one capturing all those cool behind-the-scenes moments and promo shots you see…

2 years ago
Original Post from Lee Daniel
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Brighton screenwriter

Hi there
I'm new to shooting People but thought it might be a good place to meet other people interested in making some short films?
And other writers keen on script/ treatment…

20 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi Lee,
With an and performance American producer, who was based in Brighton but who has now returned to the U.S., I wrote and directed a short drama film called FREE AGAIN, r…

Original Post from Jack Jones
Most recent response from Davin Jeayes
Short film seeking Producer for Ffilm Cymru Beacons.

Hi all, I'm Jack Jones, a Welsh filmmaker living in London. I've written a short film that I am in the process of seeking funding for and will be putting together an application f…

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

Hi Jack,

I'm a BFI funded producer and looking for new projects to produce for the next round of BFI funding. I'd be happy to take a look at the script and then discuss.

Det…

Original Post from Vitali Pikalevsky
Most recent response from Vivian Kemp
Looking for a producer to shoot a trailer/teaser.

Hello!

The movie will be in the genre of sci-fi, mystic, psychological drama with conspiracy theories and religious cults. Since it is an expensive pleasure to shoot a full mov…

1 response, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Hey Vitali! I'm Vivian and I'm a producer who has just joined Shooting People. I'm looking to help produce the work of directors and ran across this from a few weeks ago. I've als…

Original Post from Soogun Shongwe
Most recent response from Vivian Kemp
Looking for a producer to collaborate on shorts

Hi,
I'm a aspiring writer/director.
I've written and directed a few short films.
Im looking for a producer to collaborate on projects.

1 response, most recent 2 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Soogun! I'm Vivian and I'm a producer who has just joined Shooting People. I'm looking to help produce the work of directors as a collaboration. I've got a ton of experience as…

Original Post from Alex Salam
Most recent response from Kristopher Williams
Producer-Director collaboration for ambitious short

Hi All,

I’m an early-stage writer/director, with two shorts under my belt, looking to collaborate with a producer who, like me, also wants to take a step up in terms of the sc…

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

Hi
Sounds like an excellent project, You perhaps haven't considered music yet, but Im throwing my hat into the ring, Check out my youtube showreel and listen to my wider catalogu…

Original Post from Richard Harrison
1st AD Needed for New Feature Film Schedule

Hi All,

Hope you're succeeding with your endeavours out there!

Does anyone know a good 1st AD who could create a new schedule for my next feature film, HANDFUL OF THIEVES? (…

2 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Raquel Bartra
Any writer/directors looking for a producer for More Films for Freedom?

The More Films for Freedom fund grants up to £25,000 to support international collaborations between UK-based filmmakers and filmmakers in, or from, the Middle East and/or Africa.…

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

Hi, yes. Please get in touch producer@raquelbartra.com.

Original Post from Xenia Glen
Most recent response from Ella Brock
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Hi!

Are any SP members heading to Edinburgh Fringe this year? It would be fantastic to know if any members are performing ♥

Like with any festival, attending by yourself (le…

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

Hi Xenia!
I've never been to the Fringe since I have lived abroad all my life but have always wanted to go! I have some writer friends who are working on stuff at the moment that…

Original Post from ALEXANDER MEILLIER
Most recent response from Bells Kennedy-Compston
London - Interview shoot

Hello!

I am in London from New York and I need to shoot a small video interview in London August 8th. I have a camera with me but I'll need a tripod, small lighting and a soun…

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

Hey Alexander,
I’d be interested in this - I have a tripod, a Rode mic and some small lighting equipment. Let me know what rates you are offering and perhaps we can discuss furt…

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Ideas for filming at a marathon finish line?

Has anyone got any experience filming at a marathon?

We'd like a shot of someone crossing the finish line, but can't work out if it would actually be possible to film at a re…

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

Thanks Louise! I'm not sure there would be the number of bods/infrastructure on their own... do you mean join them for their next marathon somehow? Thank you!
T

Original Post from Ella Brock
Most recent response from Samuel Windle
BFI Discovery Fund- Who's applying?

Hi guys :)),

I thought I'd open up a conversation here about the BFI Discovery Fund and see if anyone is thinking of applying? I think it closes next month so plenty of time to…

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

Hello,

I am interested in linking up with producers, I have a couple of feature projects that suit the criteria, and both have fully developed scripts. I am keen to link up wit…

Original Post from Ashley O'Callaghan
Most recent response from Bells Kennedy-Compston
Queer cinematographer with experience outdoor cruising (or an interest in it)

I am developing a short documentary idea exploring queer outdoor cruising from the perspective of a queer woman, which will be partially made in Unreal.

I am looking for a que…

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

Hey Ashley,

Hope you're well! As a queer AFAB I would be super interested in this project. Maybe we could jump on a call sometime? My email is arabellakcprod@gmail.com

Original Post from Rafael Ceribelli
26th of July | New Gen Film Festival 2023 | Film Panel

Hey everyone - just spreading the word about this amazing event happening next Wednesday (26th of July). It would be great to have some Shooters there.

The New Gen Film Panel …

2 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Ngawang Lektso
gaffer with own lighting, rigging kits (Aputure lightings)

Hey there!

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to reach out and share my excitement about exploring new opportunities as a Gaffer for upcoming film productions. First …

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

Original Post from Bashir Adejumo
Volunteering camera assistant

Hello everyone,

My name is Bashir, and I am a filmmaker who has recently arrived in London. Throughout my journey, I have had the opportunity to participate in several short fi…

2 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Moritz Meyer
Most recent response from Eszter Patakfalvi
DOP looking for Directors/Producers/Actors to make dark/gritty/depressing Short Film

Hey everyone,

I'm a young commercial & narrative DP, I've been living & working in London for the last 4 years and have been doing lots of commercial content and some narrative…

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

Hey!
If you still looking for people, I would be more than happy to collab!

my email: patakfalvieszter@gmail.com

My Spotlight with all my info: https://www.spotlight.com/pr…

Original Post from David Williamson
£1000 towards your short film

We are pleased to announce that Talkies Community Cinema is looking for three filmmakers to create a fictional short film set in the North London suburb of Palmers Green. Each of …

1 response, most recent 2 years, 3 months ago.

If anyone has ideas of other forums we can use to publicise these commissions it would be good to know...

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