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Original Post from Darren Roberts
What to do as a writer if your film likely isn't getting released?

Hello

My name's Darren and I've found myself in a very frustrating position.

I wrote a film which was produced and completed, unfortunately due to a very long and complicate…

4 responses, most recent 21 hours ago.

It is about having it on my CV and to show the film exists, I wasn't planning on put anything online (I never do anyway) I just meant that if the production company had released a…

Original Post from Joe Gipps
Most recent response from Zak Mills
Beginner Screenwriters?

Hi is else anybody here just starting out as a screenwriter, not doing anything professionally but just trying to get some practice?

I've written two 1 scene screenplays to pra…

1 response, most recent 1 week, 2 days ago.

We have a screenwriting meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 pm GMT (UK) online.

All welcome.

ZOOM Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88385357758

For more information, email in…

Original Post from Kai Langford-Do
Most recent response from Mike Sheer
Looking for Feedback on Script

Hello,

I am currently working on a short film script, 'Part-Time Lovers' and am looking for some feedback as we move closer towards production. Specifically, I'm concerned tha…

9 responses, most recent 3 weeks, 4 days ago.

Hello Kai! If you're still looking for someone to read please get in touch - there's info about what I can offer your script, and testimonials, here: https://www.mikesheer.net/scr…

Original Post from T X
Our Writing Journey (Part 1) First Script Purchased - Now What? (Video Link attached)

Theo X, Andrew Kevin Fawn and Charles Kirby are a UK-based writing team known as Three Over Forty, inspired by the fact that we’ve come to writing relatively later.

We’ve decid…

4 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from T X
First time writing, Directing, Producing (Trailer first look)

Hi,
We're three guys over forty who decide to take life into our own hands.
We've Written, Directed, Filmed and Produced a comedy pilot... with no money.

We've just loaded …

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

Thanks Tony, feel free to drop us some sort of professional bio or page which states your background/skills and we'll keep you in mind. The email address can be found via our YT p…

Original Post from Lee Daniel
Director (not London) and Producer required

Hi there

I'm the writer of a short film (12 mins) that just needs to be made. It tackles dark themes - inspired by the tragedy of Sara Sharif and bystander communities. And co…

5 months, 3 weeks ago
Original Post from Helene Angell
Most recent response from Richard Goss
Seeking Filmmakers & Creative Minds

Hey, my name is Helene and I’m a 25 year old actor and writer looking to connect with other creatives & filmmakers. I’m based in London, I studied Acting For Stage & Screen at Reg…

9 responses, most recent 5 months, 4 weeks ago.

Hi Helene,

I'm a London based actor & filmmaker, always open to chatting about collaborations. Please feel free to contact me here or on richardgossactor@outlook.com

Cheers!…

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Looking for Found Footage scripts

Hi I'm also looking to produce a found footage horror feature to be shot in 3D. This is ultra low budget so if you have any scripts that fall into this please do send me either a…

5 months, 4 weeks ago
Original Post from Fred W
Most recent response from Daniel Shehata
Looking for writers and producers

Hi,
I am a filmmaker who have directed a few films and have recently finished a successful horror short (successful from the reactions it has received, it will now enter festival…

2 responses, most recent 6 months ago.

Hi!
I do have an MA in the bag and my film "The Nautilus Mutiny" cracked many festivals and got some good press.
I'm always looking to connect with other UK filmmakers and I'd l…

Original Post from PHIL WEST
Looking for Comedy Sketches

Hey, I'm looking for comedy sketch scripts that I can shoot for an anthology film, kind of like The Kentucky Fried Movie, or, Amazon Women On The Moon...

I'm making this out of…

2 responses, most recent 6 months, 1 week ago.

Hey Tony, thanks for your message. I don't really have a max duration right now, I'd like a mix of short skits with some longer ones but maybe not to go longer than 7 minutes. I…

Original Post from Ben Mole
PITCHBOOKS -- Digital Elevator Pitches

Last year, I developed a new tool called PITCHBOOKS. Essentially, a digital elevator pitch with stills. https://pitchbooks.weebly.com/

They've been going down extremely well w…

6 months, 2 weeks ago
Original Post from Ana E
Most recent response from Alex Kilder
How do you evaluate your screenplay? Test out thispr free tool

Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on to make the early stages of filmmaking easier for short indie filmmakers like myself—Screenplayer (screenplayer…

22 responses, most recent 6 months, 2 weeks ago.

Yes, I might, if I was planning to go into production. It is a clever tool, for sure!

Original Post from james cassidy
Most recent response from Peter Spencer
Screenwriting software

What is the best screenwriting software either to buy or free?

4 responses, most recent 9 months, 1 week ago.

I've been using Fade In Pro since 2014 when Craig Mazin and Rian Johnson were both vocal about using it over Final Draft. I was heartily sick of Final Draft by then. Fade In was…

Original Post from Aliyu Gambo
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Sleep (Short Film) Seeking Producers & Creative Collaborators

Hey everyone! I'm looking to meet producers, creative collaborators, and partners keen to get a short film off the ground. I have been working on the script for a while, so aiming…

2 responses, most recent 9 months, 3 weeks ago.

And now I've edited my edited logline: Working a difficult night shift, a fatigued NHS doctor makes a mistake that he will do anything to cover up.

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Filmmaker Seeking Mini-Documentary Collaborations in London

Hello everyone,

I’m a filmmaker based in London, currently working on building my shooting producer showreel. I’m looking to collaborate on mini-documentaries that I can both s…

10 months ago
Original Post from James McCann
Most recent response from Adrienn Lang
Who wants some short scripts?

Hi all,
I have a lot of short scripts that I don't have the time to produce myself, so they're free to a good home.

If you want to make them, you can have them.

I don't…

3 responses, most recent 10 months ago.

Hi James,
Thank you, I messaged you.

Kind regards,
Adrienn

Original Post from Henry Lyon
Most recent response from Leila Lak
Looking for a producing partner

Hi, my name is Henry.

I'm an actor/writer and aspiring filmmaker based in North London.

Acting is a tough gig, but I'm not here to write about that. These days everywhere y…

3 responses, most recent 10 months ago.

Hi Henry,
I'm a Producer/Director with over 25 years experience on TV non-scripted (BBC, Channel 4, Netflix etc). I'm moving into producing scripted films, and would love collabo…

Original Post from David Skynner
Bafta Winning Director Offer

I used to direct TV drama, did a film of Wuthering Heights and many hour long series, and some children’s TV series, one of which won a Best Drama Bafta. I also did commercials fo…

1 response, most recent 10 months, 1 week ago.

Should of course have remembered to add an email address: david@davidskynner.com

Original Post from Haley M
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
short film script swap

Hi there,

I've got a short film script draft (only a few pages) that I'd love to get notes on. Please email me at maidenhaley@gmailo.com if you're interested in a script swap! …

1 response, most recent 11 months, 1 week ago.

Hi Hayley,

Depending on your short script draft being as short as you say it is, I'll be happy to have a quick read and feedback, Me, playwright, screenwriter, filmmaker and r…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
Shore Scripts competition - how many participants?

Does anyone know roughly how many entries are received for the annual Shore Scripts 60 minute TV Pilot Episode competition?

I've just heard that I'm a quarter-finalist this yea…

6 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

Hi Bob,

If I opted to shoot some kind of trailer/teaser, I would spend more money on one day's van rental for my kit then I would on entering a competition. The last time I em…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Im looking for great, strong VIKING genre script

Im interesting for a great, strong Viking genre scripts, ( from UK, Scotland, Wales, Ireland) with great good female caracteer, drama and actions
donclovis@joytofilms.com

Joyto …

9 responses, most recent 11 months, 2 weeks ago.

hi CATHERINE
Thank you, but I dont think I saw yr email
nice day

DON

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 1 year 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 Suzy Miller
3D audio drama - binaural sonic-cinema

Preview - podxaseso don’t share this page - remember to wear headphones/earbuds to get the 3D effect:

The Chemistry Lesson - Immersive Sonic-Cinema: A young gangster enrages hi…

1 year ago
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 Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Further to Script Contests and AI

For your consideration. Please share with the rest of us your experience. From Wiki Screenplay Contest:
Many online screenplay "contests" are now providing "feedback" by tossing …

1 year, 2 months ago
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