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Original Post from Pietro Birindelli
Most recent response from Alexandra Queen
Would you like me to review your short film?

I enjoy very much watching short movies from other filmmakers and giving them my honest opinion. I am a photographer/director and as a hobby I like to review movies. If you are in…

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

Hi Pietro.

Thanks for the willing and excitement you show to watch and review our movies for free.

I have sent you a message..

Kind regards,

Alexandra!!!

Original Post from Steven Beetham
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
anyone out there prepared to advise on and perform basic! stunt work - for no pay/expense only?

hi shooter
need advise and your skill/ability on and about stunt performing - as in running/jumping stairs - corridors - vehicle use jump/diving out of. Basic actions really - …

1 response, most recent 6 years, 2 months ago.

I would question the value of your insurance if you're going to perform unsupervised stunts of any kind - they will likely not pay out. Insurers like to see that you're risk asse…

Original Post from David Yorke
Any experienced producers out there wanting to come on board a short with the aim of submitting to …

Hey all

I'm after a producer with a lot of experience in making short films and features. I have a script that I want to submit to the BFI Network scheme. I have a strong team al…

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

Thanks Molly I tried it last time, I shall have another go. Cheers.

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Could you give me a constructive feedback for my short film?

Dear Shooters.

I would really appreciate some constructive feedback for my short film ''Little Green Street''.

Thank you very much all of you in advance!

Kindest regards,

Alex…

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

Tom, Sergio and Ivo, thank you very much for your comments!! :)

Original Post from davina brown
Can anyone recommend a good caterer for a self-funded feature film shoot in London?

We're shooting for 13 days with a cast and crew of 14, in London, and need a caterer to provide simple tasty meals to fuel our day. Recommendations are really important and we're …

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Liza Mircheva
Internships in production companies

Does anyone know of internships or part time positions in production companies in London?

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Gabriel Hutchinson
Looking to work in Unit Stills - How to find productions

Hi all,

I am photographer who is looking to get into shooting Unit Stills after working in other photography disciplines in recent years.
Recently I have been shooting BTS shots…

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lucy Evans
GRADUATE FILM FUNDING HELP:)?

Hello there everyone!

My name is Lucy, the producer at Counter Productions Films and I'm currently producing my final graduation film 'Nice to Meet You, Florence!' and principle …

6 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Do you need a colourist?

Hi guys,

My name is Sherice and I’m a freelance colourist looking for more projects to get involved in.

I trained at Soho editors on their advanced colour grading course last y…

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

Hi Sherice,

Make sure to keep an eye at Production > Get Work, where Shooters actively post about any jobs/collaboration opportunities on their projects.

All the best,
Doro…

Original Post from James Rosati
Most recent response from Dorothy Iskrzynska
Looking for an industry placement

I am a second student at the University of Huddersfield, studying Music and Sound for Image. I am looking for a placement in the film industry between this July and September 2020…

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

Hi James,

Keep an eye on the Production > Get Work and the daily bulletins where shooters post jobs/collaboration opportunities on their projects. Also make sure to sign up to…

Original Post from Spike Millar
Most recent response from Tony Franks
Part-time film-making course

I am looking for a part-time beginner's filmmaking course in and around London (max one year). Can anyone suggest one? Thanks in advance!

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

And this weekend, there's a hugely discounted "The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass" - search SP for the link/discount code. Only £89 I think...

Original Post from Andy Sowerby
Short documentary fund?

Hi shooters,

Any recommendations for short documentary funds in the UK?
I know a few for feature length work, but any for short/mid-length films?

(I know this a rare thing, but …

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

Thanks Paddy I've of course already looked through shooting people's handy funding section.

Cheers

Original Post from Nat Nollid
Looking for someone to help me run monthly London screenwriters event.

The event will take place once a month. Ideally , I'm looking for a writer but others considered too.

The basics that you would need to do are:

Help me to:
Find a venue – privat…

6 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Miren Patel
Most recent response from Molly Cowderoy
Looking for a Producer

Looking to build a team for the London Sci-Fi 48hr Film Competition coming up on the 13th April.

I'm a Director, I've had a lot of experience with this competition and I'm lookin…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 4 months ago.

HI Miren, the best place to find collaborators is by posting into Production > Get People. This will allow shooters to directly apply for the role and we can post the role into…

Original Post from florentia buckingham
Any advice on how I go about finding distribution platforms for my first short doc series ?

I have a 25 min rough cut edit of a short documentary series, and I have an funding source who's willing to invest as long as I can convince him the documentary film 25-min series…

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

Many thx

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
Are you an experienced producer or you want to produce? let's meet up!

Hi there!

Writer and director calling potential co-producers/producers for a brainstorming discussion about an incoming new production (short film, strong coming on age drama 20 …

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

Hi Paddy,

Thank you! I have a great script of different style and mood, more a classic strong drama, and I'd love to meet up with talents there!...I already have some interesti…

Original Post from Sergio Falchi
How to Change fonts of SRT subtitles for VIMEO.

Dear all out there,

I need to fix the subtitles document (SRT) into a more suitable format for VIMEO before release my short online abd also to embedd it into my in development …

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

Mark I am so sorry i just noticed your message now...thank you for your time and advice!

Original Post from Jenny Collins
Hi, I'm after recommendations for a travel fluid head tripod. Fit for air travel, that doesn't cost…

I have a job coming up which will mean a short flight from England to Ireland. I have heard horror stories of kit on budget airlines. Im after a travel tripod for a small Sony PXW…

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

Thanks, had bad experiences with that brand but will look into it

Original Post from Tom van den Broek
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Where can I find spec scripts (looking for something to produce)?

I'm looking for a script to produce on a low/micro budget.

There's obviously the Script Pitch resource on Shooting People which is excellent- are there any other websites or dat…

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

what genre and for what budget you are looking for

Original Post from Kristopher Williams
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Why do you donate to crowdfinding? For a credit? other perk? karma?

I've been doing some research into crowdfunding and trying to understand how to motivate people to support a campaign.

With my own (indiegogo campaign), so far it's only been my …

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

Hi,

I think in the early days of Kickstarter etc, getting a signed script or to spend a day on set (as part of the reward) was new and exciting to many non-filmmakers. Nowadays i…

Original Post from Anthony Sutcliffe
Where should I post my short film?

Hi all,

A couple of months back I posted an advert asking for a script for a short scene between two (or more) actors here on Shooting People. I got loads of great responses an…

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

Thanks Molly!

And thanks Glyn! Thank you for taking the time to post your response to the film, it’s much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed it. And yes, I’ll be in touch if I’m l…

Original Post from Alexandra Queen
Looking for a composer for my silent short film!!

Dear Shooters.

According to your useful feedback regarding my film, I would like to grab the opportunity and seek help from anyone who would be interested in composing a piece of…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Dear Shooters.

The role for a Composer has been filled.

Thank you very much for your response.

Alexandra!!!

Original Post from Craig Coole
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking to hire studio space for editing low budget feature in London

Hi,

I'm looking for a studio space for me and a director to finish off working on a low budget feature for between 6-8 weeks somewhere close to central London. We have kit and do…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

I'll PM you, might be more than you want to spend, but it's a good space

Original Post from RATCHET
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Looking for a specific type of hotel/ hotel car park in or around London - any suggestions?

Hi,

I'm currently looking for a location and hoped someone out there might have a few suggestions.

The location in the script is a seedy/cheap hotel with a car park out the fron…

1 response, most recent 6 years, 5 months ago.

Ha! A London hotel with parking, with an empty car park, cheap...that's going to be tough. How about places like schools which have very clearly defined hours and plenty of hard…

Original Post from Philip Davidson
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Literary/Film Agent UK

Film/Literary agent. Can any recommend a suitable agent? I have written a very high concept novel, which will become a series. I will be pitching it at Cannes as a feature. I want…

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

The logic was for GENRE fiction. the agents also said that the rules for LITERARY novels were different - a good book could get published stand alone by an unknown author.

But I …

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