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Original Post from Vicki Helyar
Optimus Feedback Comp - any good?

Hi all,

As per the latest Screenwriters bulletin, in the Submissions section there is a writing competition (entitled 'We know we're different) in which you receive detailed fe…

8 responses, most recent 1 year, 2 months ago.

Hi there,

Thank you for your response.

AI was never a concern for me, someone replied to the thread suggesting that some comps use it, but thanks for clarifying. My concern…

Original Post from Lynwood Shiva Sawyer
Today for your consideration-Writer pitchbooks

Today for your consideration:
Anybody have any thoughts about the increasing requirement for writers to create pitch books for their projects?
I personally am extremely dubious …

1 year, 3 months ago
Original Post from Nathalie Sheldon
assistant editor/ storyteller niche documentary

I'm finally expanding out for one team member to work with me in carving out existential story!

This role is for someone looking to work in something niche, non commercial and …

1 year, 3 months ago
Original Post from CK Goldiing
'Scuff Marks' (toxic relationship comedy sketch)

Hi friends,

Here's the last of my trio of micro sketches this month. As well as acting in it, I wrote it, too.

Logline: Chrissy & Nath's toxic relationship hits a new low; t…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 3 months ago.

Hi Gerry, thank you for watching!

I have indeed enjoyed good times over the years, but luckily, we all have, right?

Have a great May, and good luck with your projects :)

Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Most recent response from SP Team
Director looking to team up with a co-writer for comedy short.

Hey all!

Hope all is well. I am a writer-director and producer based in London and Manchester looking to work with a co-writer on my next project. You can find my past work her…

1 response, most recent 1 year, 4 months ago.

Hi Joe,

This sounds great! Do you know about Shooting People's Script Pitch platform? https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/

Script Pitch enables you to search and read scr…

Original Post from Luyao Yang
Looking for the opportunity to work in a local film crew

Hello, everyone.

I am a filmmaker from China. I have 3 years of experience working as a director and copywriter in Shanghai, China. I will graduate from MetFilm school soon. I …

1 year, 4 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Anyone Can You Help

Hello- I have Just placed a Post for AN Agent or Buyer, who can sell the Film Rights to my 6 Creator Owned Graphic Novels. Check out http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com
Sci-Fi, …

1 year, 5 months ago
Original Post from Oren Shafir
Good workshop for feature screenplay rewriting?

Has anyone done an online feature screenplay rewriting course/workshop that they would recommend? I'm looking for something where you workshop an existing finished draft with the …

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 5 months ago.

Thanks David, I've saved your info for future reference. Right now, I am really looking for a workshop. I've looked at UCLA extension and Roadmap Writers, which both have online f…

Original Post from richard kelly
Can anyone Help Sell My Film Rights

Hello to all, I have 6 Creator owned Graphic Novels- some have screenplay adaptions. Also 2 short films are on http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I am seeking to sell the film ri…

1 year, 5 months ago
Original Post from richard kelly
Manager To Broker Film Rights

Hello from UK, I have 6 Creator Owned Graphic Novels that have Screenplay adaptions. I also have 2 Short Films on http://www.graphicnovellitagent.com I am looking for A Broker for…

1 year, 5 months ago
Original Post from Alwyn Thomas
Songs for film and TV

Hi.

I'm an experienced songwriter and music producer working in the film/tv/ad sectors. I am currently signed non-exclusively to Cuesheet for this work. Looking to work closel…

3 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Hi Petar,

Thanks for your reply. This sounds a really interesting project. I have been away for a few days so apologies for the late reply. I will have a listen to your referen…

Original Post from Yvonne Hays
Most recent response from Tireni Dada
Scriptwriters wanted for collaboration

Hi, any scriptwriters (thriller, comedy, drama) open to a collaboration looking to take their work from script to screen?

Please contact me.

18 responses, most recent 1 year, 6 months ago.

Hello Yvonne,

I'm interested. Do you take any short scripts? Or is it feature length only?

Regards,

Tireni Dada

Original Post from Julio Molina
Most recent response from George Wright
Submit Your Story Ideas for Winchester Students' Short Films

Do you have a short script in the works?

The B.A. Film Production course at the University of Winchester is inviting writers to submit their proposals to a pool of stories fro…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 7 months ago.

Hello Julio,

I won't be ready to submit anything in January, do you know if you'll be looking for scripts later in 2024? Or does this only run once a year? It sounds like a won…

Original Post from richard kelly
Literary Contacts-Agents-please reply

Hello From Richard in UK. I have 6 creator owned Graphic Novels-with Screenplays too. I have tried finding literary agents, as I am Looking to sell their Film Rights. If anyone ha…

1 year, 8 months ago
Original Post from Adem Ay
Most recent response from Oren Shafir
Anyone used Screenwriting Staffing?

Hey Shooters,

Recently stumbled on this US-based website posting both paid and unpaid work for screenwriters (to see the paid opportunities you need to subscribe).

https://w…

4 responses, most recent 1 year, 8 months ago.

I won’t comment on the quality of the jobs, but I will say that I’ve tried without success to cancel my subscription and they don’t respond at all to my emails.

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
LOOKING for very good writer, to write with other ( French Writer to make script, from Pitch./treat…

Looking for great experiented writer. to set up script fm our original story,
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is for feature film
contact me here
DON CLOVIS

17 responses, most recent 1 year, 9 months ago.

Well I’m a fan of both so happy to have a go!

Original Post from Tumi Jon King
Script Pitch Bulletin

Is this month's Script Pitch Bulletin happening? Or have I missed it? Did anyone else get it? Be grateful to hear from you if you did. Cheers!"

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 9 months ago.

Big thanks Adem -- much appreciated!

Original Post from Tina Walker
The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)

Hi everyone,

Has anyone been a member of or used the services of The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)?

https://writersguild.org.uk/about/

I'm a screenwriter, with a…

6 responses, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Thanks everyone! This has been so helpful :)

Tina

Original Post from Mark Hennigan
Is it feasible / realistic to make a decent living from Script Editing and Reading?

Hey all!

I'm interested in working as a script editor (and reader), but I'm totally green on the actual 'business' side of these things. I'm wondering if anyone can advise on s…

2 responses, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Hi Tina!

This is super helpful, thanks! I've begun emailing production companies, so hopefully I can get some joy that way.

Thanks a mill!
Mark

Original Post from Manuel Arenas
Develop a film script

I am an independent Peruvian theater director, who wants to pour his experience into film. I am developing a script for a short film "The Antigone Syndrome" and I need an experie…

5 responses, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Thank you very much for your response, I have seen your CV and your experience is very good. But nevertheless I have already chosen and am developing the project. However, I wou…

Original Post from Glenn Holmes
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
Help, advice, funding

I have written a screenplay for a short films (5 or 6 minutes) This is my first foray into screenplay. Can anyone advise me on how and where to pitch it to get it made

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

You can pitch it on Shooting People - https://shootingpeople.org/scriptpitch/

Funding advice is also available on Shooting People - https://shootingpeople.org/funds/

Or goog…

Original Post from Chris Green
Most recent response from Nick Flügge
Screenwriter looking for a writing partner

Hi Shooters. I'm an established screenwriter based in Manchester looking to collaborate with another writer on comedy, comedy-drama and comedy scripts for TV. Ideally, looking for…

13 responses, most recent 1 year, 10 months ago.

Hello mate,

Just catching up on SP but if you're still up for a video call - let me know. I'm based in London and you can see a bunch of shorts I've done here - nickflugge.com…

Original Post from Lee Daniel
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
Brighton screenwriter

Hi there
I'm new to shooting People but thought it might be a good place to meet other people interested in making some short films?
And other writers keen on script/ treatment…

20 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Hi Lee,
With an and performance American producer, who was based in Brighton but who has now returned to the U.S., I wrote and directed a short drama film called FREE AGAIN, r…

Original Post from Nuri Moseinco
Most recent response from Andrew Vidgen
Director looking for short comedy scripts

Hi SP-ers!

I'm a director (www.nurimoseinco.com) looking for my next project, potentially to apply for funding, and I'm looking for a short comedy scripts (3-5 pages) to make. …

8 responses, most recent 1 year, 11 months ago.

Dear Nuri,

I have a 6 minute POC, and pilot script if you are interested? The logline is:

At the height of his career a famous psychiatrist’s life is turned upside down wh…

Original Post from Raquel Bartra
Any writer/directors looking for a producer for More Films for Freedom?

The More Films for Freedom fund grants up to £25,000 to support international collaborations between UK-based filmmakers and filmmakers in, or from, the Middle East and/or Africa.…

3 responses, most recent 2 years ago.

Hi, yes. Please get in touch producer@raquelbartra.com.

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