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I wanted to write something brutally honest that had something to say. I wrote it as if nobody would read it, as a result I've got a 10 minute script with a life of its own.
It's…

I think there's a longgggg queue for this request :)

Perhaps the forum isn't the best place. Why not try the Bulletins? And maybe highlight specifically why your short script has…

Hi,

I was looking for experienced writers and filmmakers that could help me develop and pitch the completed draft of my screenplay to production companies, or to raise funds for…

Hey guys,

This may be a long shot but I am in desperate need of updating my showreel. (Aren't we all!)

I've looked into various companies and have used them myself before but …

Hi Lianne,
I've probably missed the boat on this one but I'm definitely up for getting involved if you haven't already got it sorted? I'm a trained actress who needs to build a ne…

Hi Everyone,

I've just finished a second draft on my screenplay and keen to find out about screenwriting communities (good ones that will be welcoming to beginners), affordable …

Hi Jacqueline, I just wanted to double down on Sandy's (Alexander MacKendrick) book. He was my directing instructor when I attended California Institute of the Arts. Every week we…

Hi everyone.

I am a London based newly starting filmmaker and looking for a short script to develop and send to festivals.
I am interested in real life stories with strong narrat…

Hi Michael - are you still looking for scripts? I've got a short you may be interested with explores gender stereotypes/humanity called 'Snatches' which is about 10-15 minutes lon…

Hi all
So, I'm in the inception stages of quite a complicated series, with several key characters, plot lines and story tangents, and could really do with some advice about the be…

Thanks all, really useful. Absolutely understand the need for clear characters and a series 'Bible'.
I think the challenge for me, based on your comments, is this- there's storyli…

Hi all
I've got several feature scripts I'm keen to get feedback and input on- can anyone recommend any forums, groups, services, festivals, competitions etc, that would be a good…

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Shorts or feature. Primer, Let The Right One In, Pans Labyrinth style or Gritty Sci Fi... Emotive, clever and unusual. Go on go on, say hello. B

Hi there Brian, I mostly write more grounded scripts but have been looking for an excuse to go down this road. If you are still looking please send me a message and we can talk ab…

Hi all
One of my feature scripts is about to be turned into a short trailer for the film, with the aim to gain funding and interest to produce the full feature.
I've been asked to…

I agree with Paddy there. Sounds like what you want is more of a teaser than a trailer - not meaning to pedantic :) The reason I say this is because you can treat it like a separa…

I'd love to hear from people who have actually been through all or part of the process of optioning a short story to be adapted into a short film. It would be great to hear about …

From my experience with full novels, every deal is different. There isn't a rule of thumb from what I have gleaned. Never optioned a short though!

Personally on a short I'd proba…

I have a script for a short film, roughly eleven minutes and set in one location, a large house. A friend of mine from college is eager to make the film, however this is where the…

Giving him an ultimatum is a good way to handle it. I recommend working with new people though. I previously made a short film with a friend and although it was a good way for me …

Hi there

My friend has asked me to option his short story for a feature film adaptation in the works, we want something legal and official so that no one else can use the story a…

Louise, if you're not in a position to pay a lawyer, don't try using a deal written in lawyertalk.

Instead, and assuming there's not a lot of money involved in the whole project …

Hi all,

I've been writing a feature length horror script for almost a year and now it's essentially completed i'm faced with the real work - I began the entire thing with the int…

Paddy is right, math accuracy is important.

I suppose I was thinking of cases where "my mate owns a caravan park and we can stay for free all November, and film in the woods, all…

Hi guys, I'd like to "talk" with an Irish screenwriter about a project I have... Irish, anyone? :-)

My friend Siobhan Cleary would be a great contact to have
Guavaproductions@gmail.com
Beat Birgitta (birgittabernhard@hotmail.com)

I'm planning to make a small (5-10min) film this year. my background is in experimental shorts but i'm open to anything character driven. I'm open minded at this stage where to go…

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I am an aspiring producer looking for comedy writers to work with, where is the best place to find them?

Currently I work mainly in radio but I am looking for people to collabora…

Thanks again for the advice guys! It's all great! I'm keeping note of comedy writers on here too, hopefully we can come together at some point! Hx

We are looking for technical-creative and acting talent in the Peterborough/East Midlands Region.

We are not casting for any production at this time, but merely seeking people wh…

I'm currently working on a script about people who work in a video store, and have set myself the challenge of basing the story purely in one location.

I was wondering what oth…

Dear Jonathan,

Advice is always problematic because every writer and their work are unique, so are their methods that work. I would simply say write intuitively. That is to say w…

Hi. I'm a film-maker who hasn't made a film for a while and technology being what it is, I thought I'd ask the community to update me.

I am embarking on writing a script but I wa…

There's also the Movie Magic Screenwriter software, probably not as standard in the uk as final draft, but it allows all those breakdowns that then transfer easily into movie magi…

I'm a director based in East London and am currently looking for writers to collaborate with on shorts and features.

I have two ideas for feature dramas that I would like to beg…

It's for a BFI application, to add visual supporting info. Email me at patrick@newdivisionfilms.com for more details.

I'd recommend - http://www.biancaansems.com - PM me if you need her contact details.

Triggerstreet and Zoetrope have stopped. I know of Done Deal Pro but they only read loglines and outines.

Are there any other websites that read amateur scripts for cheap or free…

Hi Shooters,

Anyone know where I can obtain, free/buy, information about book sales/readership/statistics? Fiction only.

For example - looking for readership numbers or books so…

Have you tried Publisher's Weekly. They're the publication that lists books and reviews. If they don't actually list the figures I'm sure they can tell you where to get them.

So, I checked out the funding section of Shooting People. Great and useful idea, thanks.

What I found is that there is training available to fill a skill shortage. Again, a us…

I'm a writer and editor, use me!!
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Hi guys, anyone used a Script Consultant/Reader - I've finished a feature film script and would love to show it to a few people and get feedback. But there seems to be a few unrel…

I would highly recommend Voyage Media to further hone and polish your script... (http://www.voyagemedia.com)

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