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Original Post from Ayesha Mittal
Most recent response from Michelle Siu
Short Documentaries About Personal Exploration?

Hi all, what are your favourite short personal documentaries? Ones where the filmmaker aims to answer a question about their life or go on a personal exploration?

As a feature-…

4 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

A Love Song for Latasha (short) is also really good. Not exactly a personal story but the visual aesthetic and poetic way it is told Is worth checking out..

Also About Love is …

Original Post from Ray Brady
Most recent response from PJ Strickland
UK film needs help with VF'xs

UK film needs help with VF'xs
Hi,
I am urgently looking for collaborative help to achieve various CGI FX shots on our feature Host (2022) a phycological horror feature film. I i…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Ray,

I’m looking to do some CGI work, so I’d be interested to see what you want doing. I’ve recently been experimenting with shooting on greenscreen with virtual backgrounds…

Original Post from Gregory Fishwick
Most recent response from Peter Spencer
New Independent Production Company

I'm an independent writer / director and my producer and I have recently set up our production company, 301 Pictures, where we focus on unique takes on genre pieces.
https://ww…

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

Hi Gregory, I've emailed my details to you.

Original Post from Fred W
Advice around getting producers and production companies in board

I have posted an ad here on SP and I am looking for more ways to connect with producers and production companies that may be interested in raising finance and produce a proof of c…

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

Thanks for your thoughts, Vasco. I will pick up the yearbook. Yes, I believe you have a point it’s tricky with contests leading to landing producers with short format stories.

Original Post from Emily Macrander
Most recent response from gustavo arteaga
Looking for 3D Animator for Music Video

I am currently working on a low-budget music video for which I am looking for a 3D animator to collaborate with. The video requires some animation of 3D scanned heads floating in …

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

Hi Emily.
If you haven't found someone yet contact Francesca. She is a stop-motion student of mine at the Uni. She dose a lot of cut-out work both digitally and under the camera.…

Original Post from martin percy
Looking for a good inexpensive accountant

Hi Shooters
Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive accountant please? Ideally with some experience of production expenses for self-employed people.
My previous accountant has s…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Robert Crampton
Most recent response from Jonathan Ashdown
Taking kit to Europe

Hi, I'm making a documentary and need to film some sequences in Belgium and Holland. I'd rather take my own gear than have to hire locally (not least for logistical reasons).

I'…

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

I personally think it comes down to how much risk you are wiling to take. Should your items be siezed without a carnet then I doubt insurance will cover anything seeing as you've …

Original Post from Anish Kaul
Most recent response from Presenter Promotions
Industry Magazines and Websites

Hi,

I am looking to increase my overall knowledge of the film and TV industries both in the UK and more generally. I would be interested to get recommendations on what the best m…

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

Not sure if presenting is amongst the subjects you might want to explore, but if it is do take a look: www.presenterpromotions.co.uk Meanwhile goodluck with your quest, Colin.

Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Evan Brindle
Looking to Connect with Filmmakers who have experience of Recovery from Mental ill Health, Trauma a…

Hello SP Community,
I'm looking for filmmakers who have experience of recovery from mental ill health, trauma and/or addiction. We have a number of projects in development around…

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

Hello, I'm a camera owner operator with a history of mental issues which I still deal with today. I suffered some trauma in childhood which had a huge impact on my future life. I …

Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer/songwriter looking for collaboration opportunities

Hi there, I'm an experienced composer/songwriter new to writing for film.

I'm looking to collaborate with film makers to gain experience & to build a portfolio. I'm lookin…

3 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Daryl Vincent
Most recent response from Lee Hutchings
Actor-writer looking for filmmakers to do shorts with

Hey all!

I'm a London-based Actor-Writer, currently doing my last year of a Digital Film Production degree. I'd love to team up with filmmakers to make some of my scripts happen.…

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.

Hey, Vincent.
I hope you’re doing alright?
I’m looking to get back into the game - but have lots of experience. Feel free to check out my past work and get in touch.
Take it easy!…

Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Most recent response from Darren Brade
Best Platform to Host Film for Festival Submissions?

Hello, O Great SP Hive Mind,
Many years ago I made a short film (it actually was 10 minutes too long). A brilliant editor trimmed it down to a zippy 19 minutes, and I want to begi…

3 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.

Yes, you can only upload to 10GB or link to somewhere else that is hosting it.

Original Post from Leonardo Venturi
Most recent response from Steve North
I'm looking for a native speaker Italian acting coach (or actor/actress) based in Midlands or Londo…

I'm looking for a native speaker Italian acting coach (or actor/actress) based in Midlands or London. I need help with my screen acting and I'm based in Leicester and It would be …

1 response, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.

Hi I work with an excellent Italian actress based in London who also teaches English. She is interested. Email her at flaviaferretti09@gmail.com

Original Post from Richard Anthony Dunford
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Horror Mask

Looking for a prop maker to create a killer mask for a new micro indie horror. Small budget. Any suggestions, recommendations, links etc would be really appreciated.

5 responses, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.

The original Halloween mask was made from a Captain Kirk mask. They widened the eyes, painted it white and removed the eyebrows, et voila.

Original Post from Mickey T
Actors headshots Camden this Thursday 10th March.

Hi fellow Shooters, future collaboration colleagues!!!

We are Northern based but in London for a few days.

Due to a work date change, we are available to offer actor headshots, …

3 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from David Yorke
Most recent response from James McCann
Are there any Producers Looking to team up for the "Netflix Breakout" scheme

Hey guys you may have seen this brilliant opportunity open up https://www.wearecreative.uk/support/film-tv/breakout/
Upon filling out the application it seems they want a team in …

1 response, most recent 3 years, 5 months ago.

The pop-up on the main page reads, "We'll be taken applications from 12pm today."
I would at the very least want them to know the difference between taken and taking.
Is this a le…

Original Post from Saoirse Byrne
Most recent response from Alvin Burrell
London Bus Hire For Short Film

Hi all,

I'm currently working on a short film in collaboration with the Roundhouse in London, and we're looking to shoot for one day on a moving London bus. The issue is, our bud…

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

You could try the Walthamstow Pump House Museum, they did have a bus there that could be hired... https://walthamstowpumphouse.org.uk/

Hope that helps.

Original Post from Jim Read
SP Spotlight: share your success!

Hey Shooters,

For those of you who follow our Instagram, you'll have probably seen that we've started to run an SP spotlight, sharing some of our member's work to our extended co…

3 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Tristan Nelson
Anyone want to jump on a short about love, yearning, human connection and the imperfections in us a…

'A Japanese man with seemingly everything embarks on his annual trip in hopes of retrieving his greatest loss - his son.'

Looking for some crew members to help bring a zero-dialo…

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

Thanks, Anastasia! Will attempt there :)

Original Post from ALEXANDROS MIARIS
Most recent response from Joe Zalias
Network and collaborate with film composer?

Hi everyone. I am a film music composer based in my studio in London.
I would like to network with more shooters for collaborations.
A creator of the more eclectic side of music s…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 6 months ago.

I liked your music, and appreciate the leaning towards something different!

Original Post from Tumi Jon King
How much will it cost to hire a line producer to budget a 90 minute indie feature?

Hi, I am looking to raise the production budget for a 90 minute indie feature, but I have no idea how to put together the budget and consequently I don't know exactly how much I n…

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

Many thanks for this Frederick. Might well be in touch when we get a little further down the road. Thanks again :)

Original Post from Lee Morgan
Room available in Filmmaker flat share Portobello Road

Hey,

Maybe slightly off-topic here but I've a room for rent and thought it'd be great to continue sharing with someone in the same industry (outgoing tenant is an actor)

Feel fr…

3 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Most recent response from Matthew Mosley
Looking for opprorunties & projects to colloborate on

Hey everyone

I hope you are all doing well..

I'm looking to expand on my experience and gain knowledge within the film industry.

I've applied for jobs as a production coordina…

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

All I can say is offer a free hand on sets of small production companies near you. In the meantime I will follow you on here so that if I can pull off the film I'm trying to make …

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Photographer open for collaborations!

Hello, hope all is good and that the new year is starting off well and that it may be a great year ahead!

I am looking to network and create a great photography portfolio.

If yo…

3 years, 6 months ago
Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Editing Facilities

Hey everyone


My macbook pro has come to the end of it's life and i'm struggling to get it back to par :(

Does anyone know of any facilities that has an editing suite facilities…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 7 months ago.

I just did some very quick googling and the cheapest place I could find for you that actually stated their prices online comes in at £100 per day, dropping to £71 per day if you b…

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