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Original Post from Marc Hardman
Most recent response from Joe Withers
Anyone know of any SHOOTING LOCATIONS that could double as a LIVE COMEDY VENUE?

Hi, I have a feature film script set in a comedy club and am on the hunt for a shooting location that could act as a comedy club or live comedy venue. We are a low budget indie fe…

5 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

I'd contact the Backyard comedy club in east London, imagine they're very quiet at the moment and the money could help!

Original Post from Ed Parnell
Most recent response from Adolfo Vico
Pitching Template

I am putting together a pitch and I would like, obviously, to make it look as industry standard as possible.

Can anyone point me to a template or guide where I would find one whi…

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

I'm glad someone asked this question. That's good stuff Simon. Thanks guys

Original Post from Kate Molins
Most recent response from Ian Allardyce
Cinematographer looking to collaborate on Documentaries.

Hi everyone!

I've been working as a camera assistant, operator and sometime cinematographer in the industry for 10 years in the commercial and high end TV drama world, however, …

2 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Kate, I'm in pre-pre-prod for a feature documentary which I'd shoot in Mongolia in 2021 (covid dependant). I'd self op myself but also like to take another op to double up. Dro…

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could someone give me feedback on my new short?

Dear Shooters.

Is anyone willing to review my new magic folk short story following the link below?

https://vimeo.com/421052524

I would like to submit the short to the Depict Sh…

13 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

!!!!!

Original Post from Domingo Simón Silva
Most recent response from Harry Sharp
Cinematographer looking to meet new collaborators (Directors/Producers)

Hello!

My name is Domingo Simon, I have shot a few short films in the past years.
For the last 2 years, I focused on working as a camera assistant on films and high-end drama TV…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Domingo,

We met on Avenue 5 - it's Harry one of the runners from the show. Great to hear you are creating stuff, I'm in the same boat and would love to collaborate. I write/…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Ian Allardyce
Offering 1-1 Da Vinci Resolve Colour Training

Hi Shooters,

I hope everyone is staying well,

I'm a professional freelance colourist with over 6 years experience in post production and colour grading. I trained at Soho edito…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Sherice, can you send me and email at ian@ianallardyce.com so I have you on file? I don't need the training right now as I'm in production. But later on might need your help, e…

Original Post from giuseppe monticciolo
Most recent response from Tony Franks
How to find last little push?

We shot a full length feature film last year and we have been looking tirelessly for a little bit more money for post-production. Are there any resources (besides crowdfunding?) t…

4 responses, most recent 5 years, 1 month ago.

It's not outside finance, but as an option for minimising the final post cost, try posting a full description of tasks required on Upwork - www.upwork.com Within just a couple of…

Original Post from Steven Jeram
SCREENWRITERS - What are the best competitions/festivals to enter your scripts?

Looking for (preferably) UK-based screen writing competitions or film festivals with script elements that are worth entering. Never done it before and not sure what the best ones …

5 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Kevin Hopgood
We've got space for two coming available in our studios in Brixton. E-mail kevhopgood@ntlworld.com …

Room would suit video editor or similar.

5 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Dominic Stewart
Most recent response from William Camilleri
Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of s…

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

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

Original Post from Mitchell Tolliday
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Location Search for Self Funded feature about a Rock Band

Hi Shooters!

I'm really hoping you can help me out.
I'm directing my first self-funded feature called Murder Ballads about a rock band who will do anything to make it big in the …

1 response, most recent 5 years, 2 months ago.

I would suggest you think about which is your main location, find that first, then you'll know where you need your unit base, and then you'll know where to start looking for the o…

Original Post from Luke Dell
Documentary lovers and aspiring doc film makers

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well? I am aspiring documentary film maker based in Birmingham. I have created documentaries in the past but have never found people with the same l…

5 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Simon R Pires
Most recent response from Jordan Bunton-Williams
I would like to create an animation but i have no idea where to start, where do I look and does any…

I want to create my first animated movie, but I don't know where to start who to look for or ask

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

Here is a free tutorial on how to raise funding for the film: https://youtu.be/gU4wnFVnLsI

Original Post from Felix von Nida
Most recent response from Caroline Bottomley
Any recommendations for Interviewing remotely?

I'm looking at how best to record a series of audio-only interviews during lockdown and am trying to navigate the numerous variables.

The subjects are located in various global …

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

And this https://www.guidingtech.com/audio-recording-apps-iphone/ - in case your i/vee has access to another phone they can use for recording

Original Post from Antonio Petris
Want to make your movie sounds great? Mindsound Audio Post Production Company

Mindsound is an independent boutique audio post production facility serving both local and international clients and delivering the highest quality standards.

If you need to comp…

5 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Allister Freeman
Unit stills photographer

Hi all,

I'm a seasoned freelance photographer looking to get into unit stills photography, happy to travel to most places in the UK.

I’ve only recently come across SP and wante…

5 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Alexander Daniell
Most recent response from Mark Wiggins
London based director looking for a DP to start partnership

I'm a London based director looking for a DP to start an ongoing partnership with for music videos, short films and commercial.

If interested please message me at alexdaniell.pr…

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

Hi Alex

I'd be interested.

Website: www.mark-wiggins-dop.com
DOP Reel: https://vimeo.com/219270527
Operating Reel: https://vimeo.com/218920028
Steadicam Reel: https://vimeo.com/…

Original Post from Unsolicited Scripts
Most recent response from Simon X. Frederick
Want to share a Grammarly Account?

Hi all, I'm considering to purchase a Premium Grammarly account to improve the readability of my script coverage, but I feel it is a bit too expensive for my budget (£10/month). I…

1 response, most recent 5 years, 4 months ago.

I use this site if you want something for free http://hemingwayapp.com/

It's not the same thing but I love it for noticing where I overly use adjectives, make hard sentences and…

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Electronica composer looking for new projects, Inspired by Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, John Hopki…

For anyone in post production at the moment or looking for music to help them dream as they write their script I'm offering my services as a composer of minimal /atmospheric elect…

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Alexandra Queen
''Little Green Street'' short comedy film online!

Dear Shooters.

After premiering at the ''Tate Staff Biennale'' Exhibition show at Tate Modern Art Museum our short comedy film is now available online.

Inspired by the early sho…

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

Hi Alexandra!
I really enjoyed your film and I found it very well thought out and acted. I also liked the black and white Charlie Chaplin theme and can only say congratulations! I…

Original Post from Laurie Waplington
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
LONDON LOCATION NEEDED - Boardroom and corporate bathroom

Need boardroom and corporate bathroom location (must both be in same building) for short film about environmentalism and greenwashing.

We aim to raise awareness about the practi…

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

Ironically there are hundreds of empty boardrooms across the city right now :'-(

Original Post from Jenny Collins
FCPX Editor available for work

Hi all, we are in crazy times. I just wanted to put it out there that I am an experienced FCPX editor and videographer with over 15 years experience of promotional events. If you …

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Teodora Gaydarova
Production Assistant Required

Sobriety Films UK are a new non profit filmmaking CIC. We need a part time enthusiastic and efficient Production Assistant to join us as part of the team. This position is volunta…

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

Hi Maddie, whereabouts are you based? Also, given that this is a voluntary position, would you consider someone with entry-level experience?

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Anyone looking for a colourist?

Hey Guys,

I’m about to update my colour grading reel, so I’m offering discounted rates for this week, this is my current reel:

https://vimeo.com/265710452

Drop me a message if …

5 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Most recent response from Julia Rudd
free storyboard-free mood board-HELP

Hello from Richard- if anyone is interested, I need a mood board, or basic storyboard, for a 2 page micro-budget
short film yet to be done. You will get credit on the film and a c…

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

I would be interested in helping out for the storyboard - I've done a couple for my own film projects but never for somebody else's project. If you're still interested please send…

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