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Original Post from Annabella Forbes
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
WANTED: Short script for 2 female characters

I'm a director looking for a sub-5 min script featuring 2 female actors (Sarah Preston [https://www.spotlight.com/1977-8971-3273] and Stephanie Putson; both late 40's).

Locatio…

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

Hello Annabella,
I have a scene with 2 females that I scribbled for screen acting workshops, which may adapt to a short film. If you would like to read it, please e-mail me at n…

Original Post from Alwyne Kennedy
SHORT FILM SCRIPT wanted for self-shooter.

A while back I wrote and made a short film that won the lead actor a prestigious Best Performer award. Now up for some more filming, I'm looking for a script that is no longer tha…

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

CANCELLED!!

I'm no longer looking for scripts / projects to collaborate on.

I had been writing a lengthy drama series for months and months, and became totally stuck with it…

Original Post from david waldman
Most recent response from Debbie Bridge
Writing for TV online courses

Hi all,
Can anyone recommend an online / zoom course that teaches 'writing for a TV series'.
Mamy thanks!
Dave

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

https://cinelabfilmschool.wixsite.com/cinelab Ezekiel is brilliant - I can highly recommend him Dx

Original Post from Tilly Upton
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
How can I gain access to writer's room jobs?

Hi Shooters!

My name is Tilly and I'm about to graduate from my MA in screenwriting and need your help! As I'm obviously new to screenwriting I would love to gain experience as…

4 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Maybe contact the BBC's Writers' Room and ask if there are any openings for script readers? They must get thousands of script submissions per year, meaning lots of readers employe…

Original Post from Nuri Moseinco
Most recent response from Rich Hammond
Director looking for short film scripts

Hi everybody, I'm a director looking for my next project. (www.nurimoseinco.com) I'm looking to collaborate with a scriptwriter, either on an existing script or on the development…

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

Hi Nuri

I have a short drama about infidelity set in a hotel room with two characters. Can send it to you for a read-through.

hammondr63@gmail.com

Rich

Original Post from Kilian Pettit
Most recent response from Sam Turner
Production Company / Producer wanted for BBC short film submission

Hi all,
I'm an award-winning writer/director from Ireland now based in London, and I'm looking for a producer for a BBC short film opportunity. I have a great quirky comedy scri…

2 responses, most recent 2 years, 11 months ago.

Hi Kilian, My email is samuel-j-turner@outlook.com, Drop me an email if you'd like to discuss further

Original Post from Alex I
Most recent response from Anthony Taylor
Looking for co-writers

Hi there, I’m a screenwriter, and I’m looking for a co-writer, (and as well a few readers).
I was wondering if any of you would like to be part of a zoom call where we would ini…

20 responses, most recent 2 years, 12 months ago.

Hi Alex,
I'd love to connect with other writers, as I'm involved with a new and exciting TV Channel (bilingual) that we intend to launch later this year. If you take a look at ww…

Original Post from Kirsten Goode
Most recent response from James Atkins
Writer or co-writer - collaboration

Looking for someone with a similar vision to co-write and develop with. Prefered genres: drama, magical realism, romance, surrealism, comedy. I have a clear idea but am also open …

4 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi,

I'm an award winning writer for all genre's, although my specialties are comedy, fantasy and horror.

I'd be happy to collaborate with you with your scripts.

Kind rega…

Original Post from Robert McGowan Camera-operator-london.co.uk
Looking for collaboration on historical document

I have a personal project, which I'd like to document.
I do lots of drone based worked all over London and came across the last dry dock on the Thames.

I am told the area will…

18 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi Ioana
Thanks for the message, as Tony has mentioned do you have a link to your film, as sounds fascinating.
Thanks
Bob

Original Post from Adam Clements
Most recent response from Ian Allardyce
Proposal Feedback Service?

Hey Shooters,

So I've been trying to step up my game a bit and move from being a freelance filmmaker to more of a company/agency, and I've been responding to some heftier brief…

1 response, most recent 3 years ago.

Hi Adam, great question, I also think about that sometimes. Short of politely asking the client, I haven't heard of an actaul service which does that. Possibly hiring the services…

Original Post from Joe Morley
Most recent response from Oorja Pravaah
Looking for a Writer to collaborate on a Short Film

Hello,

I'm a Director, looking for a Writer, either with a script or looking to collaborate on one, for a short film.

I'm keeping my options very open in regards to genre, b…

4 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

Hello Joe

Very interested in collaborating. Just emailed you.

Cheers. Oorja.

Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
Do you want to make a habit of writing your script everyday?

This is where writers share how much you have written your script everyday. This is about getting feedback and keep motivated to write your script everyday even a small amount.

4 responses, most recent 3 years ago.

What Act 2 should be like.
In story term, act 2 is where protagonist is making an effort to achieve a goal they set in act 1. However, as a writer, you cannot keep the protagonis…

Original Post from Aliyu Gambo
Most recent response from Morgan Archer
SLEEP (Short) - Looking for a co-scriptwriter and collaborator

Sleep (Short) - Summary
An NHS nurse barricaded in a hospital tries to survive a group of doctors slowly losing their minds due to a pestilence that has rendered them unable to …

5 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Sounds like a good idea, I would like to discuss and talk about it bit more if possible.
I haven't seen Hereditary or St Maud, but am told both are really good films.
The synops…

Original Post from Anna Loewy
Most recent response from NICHOLAS PROSSER
How to get script report writing experience?

Hey there Shooting People community, I hope you can help?

I am making a return to the film and TV industry after a break of a few years. I have worked as an assistant director, s…

7 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hello Anna,
May I introduce myself. I have just finished directing one of the six short drama film screenplays called FREE AGAIN, which I have wriiten over the last decade or …

Original Post from Ayesha Mittal
Looking For Documentary Consultant

I'm looking for a documentary consultant / someone with extensive experience in documentary filmmaking to chat to.

I have a short documentary idea that I need help narrowing do…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Darren Ross
Most recent response from Margaret Milner Schmueck
UK, indie production company sought for BBC submission

BBC Comedy are looking for short-form submissions. You can read more here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/commissioning/comedy/shortform/

As a writer with BBC broadcast credits on News…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Darren,
I'm a Midlands based production company and I'm always on the look out for new collaborations, especially as I've already taken time out to raise a young family, I wou…

Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Looking for a micro-budget short film script

I am a film director based in London, looking for a drama or comedy Micro-budget short film script.

It can be a film with social commentary or a psychology film or a film about…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Kairon Edwards
Looking for a Micro-budget short film

I am a film director based in London, looking for a drama or comedy Micro-budget short film.

It can be a film with social commentary or a psychology film or a film about menta…

3 years, 2 months ago
Original Post from Teresa Moorhead
Most recent response from Lexy Anderson
LGBTQ Writer

I'm a director looking for a writer to help me develop a feature-length script about LGBTQ life during the second world war.

I graduated in 2020 from university and my graduation…

5 responses, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Always up for collaboration with fellow queer creators, do shoot over any details. I've listed some past projects of my own for u to QC, both written, produced and directed by mys…

Original Post from Pete Amachree
Most recent response from Sam Ward
Steampunk Short. I'm a Costume, Camera Operator, Cast and Writer short, but can do the rest

Hello there,
I've been an artist since I could hold a pencil, and have been told by clients, colleagues and passing admirers alike, that I'm a good one. I leave you to decide, whe…

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 2 months ago.

Hi Pete - just DM'd you

Original Post from Max Ward
Most recent response from Chloe Insall-Jones
Are you the Merchant to my Gervais?

I am looking for somebody, preferably London based, to write comedy with.

I have an MA in writing for screen and stage, and have just finished my first short.

I have several i…

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

Would you recommend an MA in Filmmaking verses honing the skill of directing on your own (i.e. getting the camera out in your own time and shooting with friends etc)?

As a way of…

Original Post from Annlin Chao
Most recent response from Faith Martin Abongo
Looking for a 15-20 min short film script

Hi guys, I'm a director based in London. My producer and I are looking for a 15-20min short film script to apply for a fund, budget within 65K, the genre is not limited but prefer…

15 responses, most recent 3 years, 3 months ago.

Hi Annlin, can I send you a treatment via email please? Thanks

Original Post from Mariella Hudson
Has anyone had any experience with the BFI Early Development Fund? Any advice much appreciated!

Has anyone had any experience with the BFI Early Development Fund? This is my first time applying. Any tips and advice much appreciated!

3 years, 3 months ago
Original Post from Lee Hutchings
Director seeks opportunities.

Hi.

Director seeks work. Fiction/Non-Fiction work sought. Paid/Unpaid opportunities. DM for more info.

Thanks.

#filmdirector #shortfilm #featurefilm #documentary #musicvideo …

3 years, 4 months ago
Original Post from Maddie Kitchen FRSA
Most recent response from Evan Brindle
Looking to Connect with Filmmakers who have experience of Recovery from Mental ill Health, Trauma a…

Hello SP Community,
I'm looking for filmmakers who have experience of recovery from mental ill health, trauma and/or addiction. We have a number of projects in development around…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 4 months ago.

Hello, I'm a camera owner operator with a history of mental issues which I still deal with today. I suffered some trauma in childhood which had a huge impact on my future life. I …

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