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Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Matthew Prince
Anyone looking for treatment and script advice?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at an international channel?

I currently w…

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

Hi Sherice I'm interested. I will message you.

Original Post from ALEXANDRA BOYD
I'm looking for a short film script for SHAKESPEARE'S SISTER to direct

I'm a director looking to enter the Shakespeare/female themed short film competition being run by Film London. Are you a female writer with a short film (10 mins max) with a femal…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Kevin Haworth
Most recent response from Alève Mine
Written a feature script. What's my next step to get it made?

I'm aware this is showing my ignorance on the subject, but I honestly have no idea where to go next.

I've written a feature film script, that I'm finally happy with at this stag…

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

Dan, as I tried to clarify with Wozy: I'm just trying to help. You/us AND Slated. I don't have any stakes in this. Which brings us to: why did I ever try?

This is a very busy we…

Original Post from mandana mohit
Filmmaking workshops, where are the best places to advertise them to enthusiasts?

We have regular workshops and courses organised in various elements of filmmaking that may appeal to many filmmakers out there. Does anyone know of a place where they could be adv…

9 years, 9 months ago
Original Post from Anthony Green
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Is anyone inspired by the film Layover? Made for $6000.

I would love to meet you with a view to meeting like minded people and getting a team together.

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

Paddy, once again, you've stolen my rant!! When I started, back in the late 70s early 80s, there were all sorts of producers that would take advantage, or seemingly at the time, w…

Original Post from MARCIO DELGADO
Most recent response from Dan Horrigan
Collective of filmmakers in Northeast London - anyone Up for it?

Based near Walthamstow, I am an experienced producer and director for TV and digital platforms. Currently looking to connect with screenwriters, editors and filmmakers by creatin…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

I am a screenwriter based in Hackney.
Populace: Award of Excellence Accolade Global Film, official selection Shuffle Festival, HollyShorts, SunscreenFFWEST, best performance in a …

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Sergio Falchi
Anyone looking for treatment reviews or screenwriting notes?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant.

I currently work in development and spend…

3 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Sherice, I could be interested about it,i'm not english mothertongue and I've a feature film script for the UK and USA market in development to achieve a special scheme bursari…

Original Post from Phil Stainsby
Looking for an interesting short film to direct (North East, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland)

I'm a Director new to SP, I'm looking for a Writer, Producer, Filmmaker or anyone in the North East (Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland) who has a good short film idea, hopefully a scr…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from J Christopher Daley
Most recent response from Kim Halliday
Can an actor sing a well known song with different lyrics? Copyright issues...

Hello All,

I posted a question yesterday about actors singing songs unaccompanied. Thank you everyone who replied.

Following on from this, I was wondering if I could have actors…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

To begin with, I should declare my interest as a composer, and to acknowledge that it's almost impossible not to be influenced by everything you've heard and liked. But this come…

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Most recent response from Dan Selakovich
Anyone need a Shooting Schedule? (Movie Magic /EP Schedule)

Hi guys

Just wondering if anyone is looking for a shooting schedule for short films or feature films they currently have in development.

I’m an experienced development producer…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Thanks, Sherice. Good answers (and I can assure anyone from that answer, she knows what she's doing)!

I hope shooters here are now more informed and how fucking important a sche…

Original Post from Marianna Dean
Most recent response from Mike Garrett
Director looking for a short or feature film script to collaborate on.

Hi all,

I'm an aspiring Director with couple of years of experience of producing/directing mainly promotional/online videos. I am looking for short or feature film scripts to col…

12 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Have a 15 minute mixed genre short (Sci-fi/Fantasy/Western/Ghost story fusion) and a 30 minute psychological drama/dark comedy that I'm looking for collaborators on

Original Post from J Christopher Daley
Most recent response from Nick Cheel
What is the legal situation having an actor sing (unaccompanied by music) a copyright song?

We all have difficulty navigating the murky water of music use in film. Here is a hard one.

I want my cast to sing some well known songs. One actor will sing the main melody and …

7 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

For those generally interested in this topic (original composition/copyright infringement/licensing), there's an article published by PRS here - 'Inspiration or Infringement' (22 …

Original Post from Rhys Holland
Looking for an informal story discussion group in South West London

I live in Tooting and I'm a beginner to screenwriting. I'm looking for a group of likeminded people that I can discuss all the essential functions that make a good screenplay, nov…

5 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hey,

This is great, I've been researching a bit on reading groups and we need around 8 people, we need to set agendas and meet every 2 - 4 weeks to discuss. We need to set certai…

Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from Dennis Goldberg
Need help on Screenplays

I am in the development of writing a series of short screenplays which i will eventually shoot, edit and grade. I'm currently working on a screenplay which is based predominantly …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

So tell me more! Dennis The Menace Goldberg who writes for the fun of creation and a bit of money. chewee@tritel.net is my e-mail if you are interested.

Original Post from peter newman
Most recent response from Terry Newman
looking for co writer for comedy drama

looking for co writer for current projects and future comedy drama.

e mail genevafilmsuk@writeme.com

peter

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Peter,
I'm another Newman and a commissioned comedy writer for film, television and radio (BBC, C4, UK Star among many) and also a former lecturer in script writer at Uni Brigh…

Original Post from Liam Donohoe
I am looking to get some work experience working in Liverpool/Manchester. I am an aspiring Screenw…

I am a third year student studying Creative Writing and English in Liverpool.

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hello Tony.

Do you have set days for these dramas? Only because I have university and work commitments and would have to make sure I am free before I could say yes.

Thanks

Original Post from Gary Woods
Most recent response from edozie ameke
Director and Beginner editor looking to collaborate on a short or feature length screenplay

A wannabe film and television editor interested in collaborating with screenwriters to work on short or feature length films looking not only help direct but edit the project as …

2 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Gary,

I'm interested in collaboration with you. I have written some short scripts that you may like. My email is edozieameke964@hotmail.com

Thanks,
Edozie

Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Need help in development?

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone is interested in a treatment, script and scheduling advice service offered by a development Assistant at Fox?

I currently work in development a…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from hin kong
Most recent response from joe graham
hi i'am a director looking for a script writer for my first contemporary love and friendship intens…

please get in touch with me thanks

9 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Wiliam i have a script written for a small budget based on my own play SPARE PRICK...it is called MADE YOU LOOK...it is a comedy drama.....on stage worked well and very funny.…

Original Post from Jordan Stephens
Most recent response from joe graham
Director looking for short film script

I am a director looking for short film scripts to work on in either the drama or thriller genre, currently trying to avoid comedy and horror.

Here are few shorts I find inspiring…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

I have ashort film script called THE SWING...if you would like to read it..

IF IT HELPS...Comment i received from Portugese director Miguel Guerreiro, http://miguel-guerreiro.…

Original Post from Georgina Bobb
Any one in need of production assistance? Experienced Production Manager/J Producer/ Prod Asst Avai…

Hello all,

I am a PM looking to branch out from TV (please see experience on profile) and looking to get stuck into Film, Commercials, Corporates and Music promo production.

I h…

9 years, 10 months ago
Original Post from Kieran Freemantle
Most recent response from Sandy Connell
Can anyone read my short film script?

I have written a short film, a drama and I was hoping someone would be able to read it and give me notes. I want to make sure it reads okay and see if I'm going in the write direc…

8 responses, most recent 9 years, 10 months ago.

Hi Kieran,

Please feel free to send your script over to me for feedback (rasconnell@gmail.com) - I'm also a writer, straddling the semi-pro line with a short film rattling around…

Original Post from Rhys Holland
Most recent response from Brendan O'Neill
Can anyone recommend a good scriptwriting seminar or short course?

I'm a relatively new person to scriptwriting and have mostly been studying it through books and online. But I really want to learn from the people with experience who can give vit…

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

London Screenwriters' Festival is a must if you can afford it. I'm still reaping the benefits of having attended a couple of them a few years back. Bring lots of business cards an…

Original Post from Raza Mallal
Most recent response from Franz von Habsburg FBKS MSc
Is anyone able to translate two scripts into French?

I am looking for anyone who is able to speak thorough French to translate two scripts from English into French in order for me to add French subtitles onto my Film for submission …

4 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

One of my actresses is French and is interested. Are they in Final Draft? Please send to franz@imperialfilmproductions.com
Thanks, Franz

Original Post from Rob Chan
Hello, I'm new and wish to collaborate in London/Herts

As the title suggests I'd like to hook up with likeminded people on possible Fictional or Factual projects.

I've directed a few TV/Cinema ads and spend my days creating Brand fil…

11 responses, most recent 9 years, 11 months ago.

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