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I've got a idea for a 40 minute sci-fi short that I'm bouncing around in my head at the moment - in order to get it moving I need the (unpaid) input of a child psychologist - they…

Terrific - thanks Rhys - I'll send her an email with a short summary of the film/concept. Looking forward to her thoughts on it!

Regards,

Andrew.

Advertisement for crew in any bulletins on main forum requires specific figure as lump sum or hourly to be inserted as payment . This is the main reason which the editor gives fo…

Hey all,

I am working on a new documentary about sex education and censorship in the UK.

Am wondering how I would go about pitching this to a TV channel? I don't want to email a…

Thank you all so much for your continued answers! All really helpful!

This year I completed my first short. I have realised that whilst I know what I like to see in a short I don't know what the judges at festivals are looking for.... are there gol…

I very rarely see a short that works. The reason that TV channels are not full of shorts (they are perfect for between the ads) is that it's such a difficult form to make work fro…

I've optioned a novel which now needs adapted into a screenplay. I obviously want someone with experience specific to the genre and with a successful background. Where is the best…

Hi Everyone,

Apologies for the slow response. I think my notifications must be turned off as I've managed to miss all this. Thanks for all the thoughts. I'm now talking to some w…

Hi,

I'd love to know if there is anyone here interested in translating classical music into film, in working for operas and orchestras to visualize their sounds or document their…

I am looking for filmakers, directors and possibly other actors/comediens/writers to collaborate in an exciting new sketch show for Youtube and future sit-com trailer.

Hi Hayley-Marie

I'm a director/choreographer who returned to acting in September 2013 and I live in St Leonards on Sea :-) I'd be interested to hear more :-)

Good to read about…

Here is a link to my latest short film which I wrote, directed, edited and produced:
https://shootingpeople.org/watch/121681/isabel-s-last-day

Would really appreciate some constr…

Hi Jonathan

I'd like to echo everything said above. I definitely agree the powerful opening shot is lovely and that there is a lot of great observation going on. Beautiful locati…

My newest project is an ensemble piece. Does anyone have any advice / books / films that would be helpful in writing a script with numerous characters and multiple plots??

I second Short Cuts and Michael's comment

I am currently in the process of completing a portfolio of scripts with the intention of approaching production companies and agents later on in the year. I just wanted to know i…

Last I checked, the WGA for nonmembers cost the same as a U.S. copyright. Why not do it officially?

just publish jcwriterscreen.weebly.com would welcome feedback from the downloadable pdfs EFCI is still very underdeveloped - more interested in perceptions of the others.

v good…

David, thanks for the thoughts yes the Grammar and spelling does distract and its ongoing concern about that point taken!

the cell is quite nice in the loose approach I'm taking …

I signed up for Bristol Old Vic's Classical Acting course, but got a new job so can't make it. Did another course there last year - it's a full on, challenging week that leaves yo…

Hey Mark,

I'm interested in this – still available?

Frank

Hello, I'd like to know if any Shooter will be applying for NFTS next year, for commencement in 2016?

following on from the advanced producng masterclass by R H at regent Uni I'm looking to pitch to some interested producers female or male as networking with them seems quite close…

Not sure I understand what you're looking for John?

If you have a legal question, you really need a lawyer. If you have a procedural question a producer may help, but you'll nee…

Hey Shooters,

I'm looking into getting a decent script reader to have a look over my feature. I've done a bit of research and am leaning towards Industrial Scripts, but would lov…

Hey,

Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.

My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…

what about a finished feature? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misirlou/misirlou-sail-campaign

Hey,

Michael Quinn here, I'm a London based Irish producer.

My home town of Limerick in Ireland, is currently Irelands national Capital of Culture. As part of this they are look…

Hello, just reading some o Chris Jones latest articles and makes me wonder it is a good idea to get a agent to screen through potential work or send out completed screenplays or t…

Paddy has it right on both counts. Even an email has to be written well. Most production companies will not even read your script, because of potential copyright problems. They kn…

currently a few scripts and was wondering what a good rate to charge and 'expenses doesn't really cover reading say a 105 age screenplay.

Any Thoughts about this would be gratefu…

How good is the reader? I'd offer between NOTHING and my sister, depending on whether the reader was someone with no provenance, or George Clooney. (In the latter case my sister w…

I would like to get work in editing and reading scripts for others but I am unsure how to go about this. I have been working in film for years but I am unsure how to get involved …

I've been looking for you! Have a look at www.fullystaffedmedia.com. We are accepting submissions from screenwriters as part of BFI and Skill Set training programs. With your b…

I'm a director looking for screenwriters with 5-15 minute shorts ideas.

On a recent Raindance screenwriting course, nobody knew of any monthly events in London where the sole pu…

@Cath, Agreed, thanks. I have scheduled bulletins for the near future. p.s. shooting people is awesome – thank you!

@Angela. Great, I look forward to the next Euroscript event ne…

Or maybe post a link to to one? There are lots of US ones online, but I cannot find a UK version.

Hi Martin, have you looked at the docs listed in the SP Production Resources?
https://shootingpeople.org/resources

There's a Writer's Agreement under 'Contracts - Paid' that migh…

HI all,

call me old fashioned but I can't stand reading articles on a screen. I've tried, I get through some but I lose interest too quickly plus have the added distraction of be…

I am a producer, currently looking for a private screenwriting tutor for a director. He has experience writing and directing shorts, and is ready to write his first feature. He wo…

I may know just the chap, I'll PM you.

Hi I have written a short horror screenplay and I'm working on part 2/3, just wondering how would I go about letting someone my screenplay and maybe having it made?.
If anyone cou…