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Original Post from Susie Guy
Looking for a film watched through New Shoots

Hi

I’m looking for a film watched from a New Shoots Filmmaker’s competition back in 2020 or 2021. I’ve been wanting to find it ever since.

Without dialogue, the film is set…

4 responses, most recent 10 months ago.

Hi Alwyne

Thanks for that. I have gone through all the listed films as suggested, and it was definitely around that time frame as I was going to enter the competition myself , …

Original Post from richard kelly
Producer-Collaborate on a Micro-Budget Feature

Hello- I am Posting this as I have been writing for Years, I have several complete sreenplays. Short Films at http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I have a Promo Video and more inf…

10 months, 1 week ago
Original Post from Calin Butnaru
Most recent response from Katie King
Looking for specialists for horror animation short

Hello everyone , is anyone here quite knowledgable or can point me to the right direction for animators and VFX specialists ? I am in the concept phase of a horror short best summ…

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

Alex Gwyn Davies is also a very talented 3D animator who I hugely highly recommend, he is @gwyn_alex_davies on instagram

Original Post from Ray Brady
FilmHub terrible release of our film in the USA

In response to a glowing post earlier post re the DVD artwork generated by FilmHub for their USA release on the Film and TV Distribution by Filmhub group on Facebook, sadly we (th…

7 responses, most recent 10 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Don, good to hear from you again. Agreed re USA companies being difficult to deal with, any distribution contracts I have been offered are always at least ten pages longer than…

Original Post from George Wright
Funding

I assume there are other people here who *didn't* get BFI Network Short Film Funding... Congratulations if you did!

Got any tips on other funds to apply to?

Or has anyone he…

4 responses, most recent 10 months, 3 weeks ago.

Sorry for the slow reply and thank you for all of your thoughts! It's an uphill journey, but I'm going to carry on trying. Have found the funding directory on Shooting People to b…

Original Post from Ray Brady
Making money from YouTube

Looking to start a discussion by sharing some of our information from our personal experience from being a member of the YouTube creator program.

1 response, most recent 10 months, 3 weeks ago.

At the end of Jan this year I looked at our YouTube account and realised that after taking down most of our content, after YouTube announced their latest partner program advertisi…

Original Post from Carson Friedland
Most recent response from Reuben Williams
Producer looking to collaborate

My name is Carson and I am a London based producer, looking to build my portfolio outside of work and would love to collaborate with writer/directors/all other filmmakers. Happy t…

15 responses, most recent 10 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Carson, I sent you an email, but not sure if it went to spam or not? Would love to chat. My email is reubenwilliams@gmx.com - if you're still looking to find collaborators plea…

Original Post from James McCann
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
What's the best way to copyright a script?

Does anyone know the best way to legally copyright a script?
There are people asking for a script I've written, but they want it copyrighter/protected before I send it.
I know t…

5 responses, most recent 11 months ago.

As I use Final Draft for writing it includes a link directly to the WGA which I did, also to the Library of Congress. Easy! The WG of UK don’t have a system, sadly. My other sy…

Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from pete hall
Run & Gun

Hi there,

Thanks so much for all the tips on funding before. I've not secured funding yet but wanted to ask some advice on run and gun shooting.

I'm working on a documentary…

2 responses, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

I'm a big fan of the DJI Osmo Pocket series. For me it ticks all the boxes for run 'n gun stuff. I read a piece in one of the trade mags, might have been Zerb, that war rep…

Original Post from Rory Potts
Most recent response from Alexandru R
Looking for a second pair of eyes on experimental short.

I'm in the final stages of editing a short film project I've been working on for a few months now. Working on adding the soundtrack in and feeling like I need a fresh perspective …

1 response, most recent 11 months, 3 weeks ago.

Hey Rory! Happy to have a look - you can write to me directly alix@alexandrur.com
I won't be offended if you say no ;)

Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Peter Spencer
How do you make sure your screenplay sticks to its theme?

Hi folks,

How do you ensure your screenplay stays true to its theme? I sometimes find my story drifting away from its core message, especially during rewrites. One thing I’ve s…

5 responses, most recent 12 months ago.

I must be honest, I never even think about 'theme' when writing. I think themes emerge at some point but I spend time on keeping the story and characters on track.

Original Post from richard kelly
Anyone Based In Kent-Please Reply

Hello to all, i am looking to Collaborate, I need a Producer, if you are based in Kent all the better. I have short films- Creator owned Graphic Novels I can FREE to an Email, htt…

1 year ago
Original Post from Niki Jones
Pay-to-play film funds?

Hi all!

New to SP but found the funding page to be an absolute goldmine - I had no clue there were still so many funds out there!?!?

Question for you all though - whats the …

4 responses, most recent 1 year ago.

Ah yeah, this is good to know, so long as they're not scams really, I think it'll be worth it for me to chuck some money in and hope for the best. If anything it'll give me a kick…

Original Post from richard kelly
Percentage for PRODUCER-Please REPLY

Hello from the UK. I am Looking to Give a Percentage of Profits to a Producer who I can not only add to a Kickstater being Put Together but also let them have access to or Run it.…

1 year ago
Original Post from richard kelly
PRODUCER-WANTED-PLEASE REPLY

Hello from the UK- I am Looking for a Producer for my Planned Micro-Budget Feature Film. It is planned to be a Musical. The Producer would be added to my Kickstarter-even given ac…

1 year ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Producer to add to Kickstarter-Please Reply

Hello to alll, I am Based in Ashford, Kent. I am Looking for a producer to add to a kickstarter for a planned Micro-Budget Feature film Musical-that is in the vein of Anna and the…

1 year ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Creator-Looking for Producer to Collaborate

Hello from the UK, I am the Creator of Graphic Novels at http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com Short films there too. I can Send My Graphic Novels Free if needed. I am Looking for a…

1 year ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Looking for Great New Project

I'm a composer looking to connect with film makers. I'm classically trained & also played in bands for years, so I'm flexible when it comes to genre.
My website:
https://www.s…

1 year ago
Original Post from CK Goldiing
Is Cine Circle film networking getting better?

Hi all,

I was at Cine Circle's film networking event on Tuesday — at their new venue: Strongroom Bar, East London.

I must give a shoutout to this meetup 'coz I always walk a…

1 response, most recent 1 year ago.

PS. I just realised that the title of this post makes it sound like the event used to be not very good, but that isn't what i mean. ha ha... it's always been an excellent meetup, …

Original Post from richard kelly
USA based Film Producer Needed-Please Reply

Hello to All. I am Based in the UK. I have a Crowdfunder i am Putting together on Seed and Spark for a Micro-Budget Musical Feature. I am Looking for a USA Based Film Producer I c…

1 year ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Collaborators- i am based in Kent

Hello, I am Based in Kent. I am putting together a crowdfunder For a Micro-Budget Feature film, that is a low-budget Musical. I need Colloborators-Producer etc who would want to w…

1 year ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Composer Looking for Great New Project

I'm a composer looking to connect with film makers in need of music. My website: https://www.sarahblair.co.uk
I'm classically trained & also played in bands for years, so I'm fl…

1 year ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Producer Needed for crowdfunder-Please reply

Hello- I Currently am having a Promo video with original songs sung In front of a camera for a Planned Micro-Budget Musical Feature Film. the film would be in the Vein of Anna and…

1 year ago
Original Post from Jack McInroy
Made in England podcastpodcast

Hi guys
I have a film podcast that you may enjoy - Made in England, delving into the history of English cinema, one film at a time.
This week my guest is documentary filmmaker…

1 year, 1 month ago
Original Post from Sarah Blair
Most recent response from Saleena Sadasivan
Composer Looking for Great New Project!

I'm a composer looking to connect with film makers! I'm keen to collaborate & find a fantastic new project. My website: www.sarahblair.co.uk I'm classically trained & I've played …

1 response, most recent 1 year, 1 month ago.

Hi Sarah,
We am working a on a documentary feature film and we are looking for a composer.
I listened to your music and would like to chat further about your work.
Look forwa…

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