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Original Post from Suba Sivakumaran
Most recent response from Spike Jefferson
Excellent (and affordable) musicians to perform score?

Hi everyone,

I have a composer who's written a score and is now looking for musicians to play it (extremely affordably) for a low budget feature. The schedule is a bit tight, as …

6 responses, most recent 8 years, 9 months ago.

Sorry, just read the brief properly. Woodwind: I play saxes, including soprano. (also play bass gtr) Where would you be recording? I'll be away from the 11th to the 26th. If…

Original Post from Reality Check
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Music rights for background/atmosphere sound

I've made a short documentary about Halloween in Derry/Northern Ireland, the opening sequence and end credits show a fireworks display with 'This Is Halloween' from Nightmare Befo…

8 responses, most recent 8 years, 10 months ago.

Or you find another creative solution. Use the 1812 Overture for instance!

Original Post from Tatiana Slavnaya
Looking for DoP and sound recorder in Plymouth or Exeter for short film project.

15 min. Short film

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Robin Brooks
Do Any Screenwriters Want to Enter This?

We have a new and exciting challenge that you guys might be interested in...

THE SHOWREEL WRITERS CHALLENGE
London Short Film's Project Four

On Wednesday 24th of August, …

8 years, 11 months ago
Original Post from Karen Turner
Most recent response from Stuart Price
I am looking for crew in Devon!

Hi guys,

I am a Writer/Director living in Devon. I have recently been chosen as one of the fifteen finalists in the BAFTA Rocliffe Drama Script Call 2016 for my script THE LONG …

1 response, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Karen, Just seen your message... where are you based? I live in the South Hams and shot two shorts n the last 12 months with local crew. Stuart

Original Post from Daniela Pasquini
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Jaz drum score for short film needed, anyone/anyone with links to a studio?

Jaz drum score needed for short film, have a musician keen but unfortunately he hasn't got links with a studio to record unless we find big money. On zero budget - always sad - bu…

4 responses, most recent 8 years, 11 months ago.

Gloucestershire Uni - very strong on this, all the facilities. Such places are often amendable to helping IF it provides experience to their students.

Original Post from Massimiliano (Max) Sappa
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Seeking THE Producer/Collaborator

Hi Fellow-Filmmakers!

I am a writer/director who is aiming to make at least 1 film and 1 TV Series per year - I tend to write quickly. To accomplish all of this I am still lookin…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

There's an old thread which may be helpful for those wondering about producers...

https://shootingpeople.org/discuss/view/1fc0753c80fd3ad089ddca11

Original Post from Vladimir Klimov
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Needs anybody stereoscopic shooting and postproduction team (two person)? Expenses only. Contact me.

Do you want to make a movie for a "big screen"? The film must be stereoscopic to be attractive for a cinema theatre distribution.

My name is Vladimir Klimov. I am a specialist in…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Great stuff, I'll have a look at your films tomorrow :)

Original Post from Nathalie Hickson
Using iPhone 6 re referendum how to edit & add sound

Hi,

Big day today with referendum.
As a newbie decided to use my iPhone 6.
What is best way to edit & also how to add sound?
Many thanks
Nathalie

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Thks Alwyne will try it. Keen to finish as start various projects but cannot finish them. Coincidence just sent u a message.

Original Post from Keith McGuinness
Most recent response from Matt Turner
Looking for a sound recordist

Hi there,
I'm looking for a sound recordist to join an amateur crew with a few shorts under our belts to shoot a noir inspired short in London in late July.
Any recommendations?

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Keith,

As Paddy said, you'll likely get a better response if you post this through the cast and crew section (Production > Get People in the navigation bar up above)

Thank…

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
Looking for a cinematography to work with me.

I am looking for a cinematographer who has their own equipments. Likes to travel.
It can be events, weddings, promotion, advertising, or short film anything.
Currently I am invo…

9 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Andrew Reece
Most recent response from Amit Tolia
I'm starting a Production Company In Chicago IL, Need Key Members

I need a Director, Editor, Cinematographer, Gaffer, Key Grip, Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist , and a Assistant Director [Plus everything else] for my Production Company AYR Product…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 1 month ago.

I am available to write. Currently, I have completed 3 short scripts and work on my first feature with an English writer and a writer based in LA. If you need anyone to collaborat…

Original Post from Ross Lindgren
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Looking to hear stories about the best/ worst shoots you've worked on

Hi All,

I'm starting a blog about the film industry and would love to hear the following stories from you shooters:

The worst shoots you've ever worked on.
How you got into the…

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

Dan, Paddy, thanks. There was nothing to worry about in my story to respond to the "How you got into the industry" question: here it is for you guys:

So, this singer songwriter i…

Original Post from Jonathan Taylor Davies
Looking for up-and-comings to collaborate with

I'm looking for newbie / up-and-coming / new starters to collaborate with on a number of up coming projects.

First of all I'd like to be very clear that I'm not targeting this at…

9 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Chris Neilan
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
How do I go about getting publisher rights to have a character sing a few lines of a song acapella …

I want to make a lo/no budget self-funded festival short in a which a character sings a few lines of Train in Vain by the Clash. The character would be listening to headphones, s…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

No, he needs the rights. This isn't a pub, it's a re-recording of published work. There can be a short film festival exemption, but those are becoming more rare. Best to just get …

Original Post from Richard Treister
Most recent response from Edward Guy
Are you a sound recordist able to teach?

I am making a documentary and will need a sound recordist for some of the scenes.

For the more basic scenes I am going to do sound myself. I know the basics but am looking for a …

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 4 months ago.

I might be able to help you out with this. What sort of dates did you have in mind?

Original Post from Christopher Montengo
Dose anyone know a good sound recordist around greenwich london?

In need of a good sound recordist for Wednesday, as our sound recordist has pulled out last minute. We will be shooting around Greenwich on Wednesday 09/03/2016

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Carey Chico
Composer looking for new projects

Hello all. I'm new to Shooting People.

I'm a composer from the US and I wanted to reach out to the community in regards to potential new projects that may have need of music.

9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Connor H
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9 years, 5 months ago
Original Post from Harriet Olins
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Any sound engineers want to help?

Hello,

I've recently filmed a series of poems with a charity called Tommy Vine Fund. The sound on one or two is scuppered by the wind.

I wonder if any one on here would like to…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

If you send the files over to me I'll have a go.

Original Post from Steel Wallis
Where might I find audio clips of politians discussing Basra?

Hello,

We have a short film in post and are thinking about over laying some audio clips of politicians or news programmes discussing the abuse of civilians by allies troops in Ba…

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Thanks guys,, really grateful. Julia I'll drop you a line if that's okay..
Thanks again to all on this thread,
Steel

Original Post from Komal Ahmed
Would anyone be interested in starting a business with me as videographer?

To start a business together.

You can be either male or female.

I am looking for a multi-skilled background who does nearly everything. My background is filmmaking, animation/…

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

please check my website: http://komalahmed15.wix.com/kdesignanimation2015

Original Post from Devon Calhoun
Most recent response from Marlom Tander
Where can I find great film scores for situational events ?

Film/Music Composer Joseph Trapanse have great style in film scoring. His work definitely motivate mines to perfection. Without using his work to enhance mines due to copyright is…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 6 months ago.

Are you looking for recorded music or a composer.

For recorded music, just ask the people who made it - loads of amazing stuff on Soundcloud, much of it by unknowns, so cheap to …

Original Post from John Root
Most recent response from Paulina Brahm
I can't make a film on my own.

A quick confession!
I’m not a filmmaker; I’m a keen screenplay writer.
Enjoyable as the writing is, the chances of seeing my work on screen are practically zero. This goes for o…

1 response, most recent 9 years, 7 months ago.

Dear John,

My most sincere condolences on your loss. I recently suffered a similar one. It is shattering.

Your attitude is correct; to honor those we have lost we must be the …

Original Post from Ryan Watson
Film studio ambient recording?

I wonder if anyone has any ambient sound recording inside a film or television studio (preferably a small one)? I've had a good long search but nothing's forthcoming. I'm looking …

9 years, 7 months ago
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