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Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Helen Jack
SP Changes: Endings Are Overrated & This Community Is Brilliant X

Hi all, in case you missed our announcement about our closure later in the year, I’ve posted it here again below. Meanwhile, we’re cracking on with a very busy schedule. Hope to …

22 responses, most recent 4 hours ago.

Ah, Shooters. Where to begin??

Shooting People was my first "proper job" out of university. Having studied Film, I had become used to unsolicited comments that I'd never make …

Original Post from Joe Gipps
Most recent response from Zak Mills
Beginner Screenwriters?

Hi is else anybody here just starting out as a screenwriter, not doing anything professionally but just trying to get some practice?

I've written two 1 scene screenplays to pra…

1 response, most recent 9 hours ago.

We have a screenwriting meeting every Wednesday at 7:00 pm GMT (UK) online.

All welcome.

ZOOM Link - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88385357758

For more information, email in…

Original Post from Matthew Phillips West
A Composer and a Dog

As a new member greeted with the sad news of Shooting People being soon to close I thought I should take this last opportunity of introducing myself.

I'm a recently graduated m…

2 responses, most recent 10 hours ago.

Thanks Cath - I hope for something similar to Heather, or perhaps simply meeting people that are travelling in the same direction. I look forward to the exclusive Creatives' Dogs …

Original Post from Tim Luxton
Most recent response from johnnie oddball
shooting with i-phone 15 pro

I'm about to start shooting a documentary using an i-phone. I used to work in TV as a director and shot my own footage for fun. But shooting with i-phone poses the problem of soun…

1 response, most recent 16 hours ago.

Hi usung an iphone isnt easy your need a clapperboard and record sound on a a separate device and sink it up also remember to put ya phone on airplane incase ya mum calls ya

Original Post from Kai Langford-Do
Liverpool Flat/House Location Needed

Hello everyone,

I'm looking for a flat or house in Liverpool for a micro-budget short film. We would need a kitchen with an adjoining dining room.
The shoot date is the 31st…

1 day, 4 hours ago
Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Paul W Franklin
Is WeTransfer still safe to use after the AI clause mess?

I've just clocked the new WeTransfer T+Cs - specifically the bit where you “grant them a transferable, sub-licensable licence” to your files, with talk of derivative works and AI…

3 responses, most recent 2 days, 10 hours ago.

Yes, they could say they'd refrain* from using it but not, and we'd be none the wiser.

Original Post from Andy Hudson
Most recent response from Linda M James
To film school... or not to film school

Hey everyone - looking for a bit of advice.

I’m a Leeds-based camera op, done some helping out on friends’ shoots but no paid gigs yet, mostly juggling a day job in retail. I’v…

6 responses, most recent 5 days, 14 hours ago.

What an amazingly generous response, Ray, to someone starting out. We need more people like you in the film world.

Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Yen Rickeard
What if I’ve already shot on location but don’t have permission?

Hi all,

I’m a self-shooting doc producer making a film about hunt saboteurs, and I’ve already filmed quite a bit out on Dartmoor. Most of it is observational – following activi…

4 responses, most recent 6 days, 12 hours ago.

While I am not condoning illegal trespass or lack of respect for land rights, unless they can tell what sort of a shot you have used, and exactly where it is , how can they tell w…

Original Post from Robert Pepper
Available - Foley Artist, Sound Designer and Audio Post Guy

Hi everyone,
I’m a professional Foley Artist, Sound Designer and Audio Post guy. I’m based in Ireland but work remotely. I’ve worked with a number of people here on this forum in…

2 responses, most recent 1 week, 2 days ago.

Hi Ian,
Thanks for responding. It's nice to meet you! :)
I watched the HIDE trailer it's looks great. Psychological horror-thrillers are amongst my favorite films. I really like…

Original Post from Lance Patrick
Most recent response from James McCann
No yearly membership anymore?

This seems like a big mistake to me, I've been a customer for many years and always bought the yearly membership which was discounted. But now it's going to monthly only and even …

1 response, most recent 1 week, 3 days ago.

Agreed 100%.
Increasing the price without adding anything is a great way to lose customers.

Original Post from Sergio Mendes
Behind the Scenes Photography

Hello all, here are some BTS example images I have taken.

https://smendes.co.uk/BTS.html

I am taking more bookings and would love to shoot BTS for your next project.

Ple…

2 weeks, 2 days ago
Original Post from Kai Langford-Do
Most recent response from Mike Sheer
Looking for Feedback on Script

Hello,

I am currently working on a short film script, 'Part-Time Lovers' and am looking for some feedback as we move closer towards production. Specifically, I'm concerned tha…

9 responses, most recent 2 weeks, 2 days ago.

Hello Kai! If you're still looking for someone to read please get in touch - there's info about what I can offer your script, and testimonials, here: https://www.mikesheer.net/scr…

Original Post from Sonia Cheung
Actress looking for work and to add more footage to my show reel material.

I am an actress and voice over artist looking for acting or voice over work! Potentially happy to do no pay or low pay work as long as I can have the credit added to my spotlight…

2 weeks, 3 days ago
Original Post from Michael van der Put
A Parliament of Wolves - Short Film shoot in the Wye Valley

A short film shoot, 14th & 15th July in the Wye Valley, near Symonds Yat.

A team led by award-winning playwright Tom Powell is looking for its final few crew members.

A Par…

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from Jee Choong
Film Composer Available – Credits Across Asia & UK (Busan, FIRST IFF, Taco Bell UK)

Hi all — I’m Jee, a UK-based composer and music producer looking to collaborate with filmmakers on shorts, features, or docs.

I’ve worked on internationally recognised projects…

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from Francesco Varzi
Sound Designer, Sound Editor Mixer - Available

Hello,

I am a sound editor, designer, and re-recording mixer based in Manchester, available for remote work.
www.francescovarzi.com
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11623117.

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Looking to build a creative relationship with a producer

Hey all, hope you're all enjoying the summer weather!

I am a writer/director based in Kings Cross, North London.

As someone who often produces, I know it's no easy task. I …

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Original Post from RS Kohli
Most recent response from cath le couteur
Any feature producers here?

Hi everyone.

I'm new here. Can we find any feature producers on this platform? Thanks.

RS Kohli

Writer.Director

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 2 days ago.

Hi Kohi - people use the Production / Get Crew to post for roles they're looking to fill.
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Original Post from Alexander Lopera
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
We're funded! Looking for interested and interesting collaborators :)

Hi folks, we successfully crowdfunded for an action comedy short previsualisation for a film we're calling Spirit & Bone.

This is the first part of a two part development plan.…

12 responses, most recent 4 weeks ago.

Please get in touch:)

Original Post from Lucy Ferguson
Most recent response from Ray Brady
Short film submissions for festival - need more!

We need more film submissions for a youth led film festival ( U27 age of main crew and U5mins ). Most years we have 90 entries and this year ONLY 20! any ideas where to post / sh…

1 response, most recent 4 weeks ago.

Hi Lucy,
Following the instructions and link you provided namely:
"How to enter Simply click this 'link' or the button below and fill in the form.

Submission deadline: Frida…

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Howard Lewis-Baker
Stock footage - what's your experience?

Hi all,

Has anyone here had experience selling stock footage as a side hustle?

I’m interested in how people manage it alongside their main work, what equipment works best, …

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

Hi Tina
I can offer a perspective from a buyers pov. My main work is for a company that produces a lot of videos aimed at high end/blue chip corporate clients. We have a Getty su…

Original Post from Heather McQuaid
Most recent response from Igor Ismail
How a community post on SP led to a BAFTA-qualifying short

I wanted to share a little story—and a big thank you—to this community.

A couple of years ago, I was writing a lot—short stories, scripts, speculative ideas—but nothing I’d wri…

12 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

Hi guys ! Do you need a good actor? My name is Igor Ismail. Instagram Igor Ismail please have a look !:)

Original Post from Fred W
Editor looking for interesting projects

Hello,
I have recently won a couple of awards for best editing of a horror short and would love to delve in to more genres. I am also open to other types of projects like documen…

1 month ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes and portraiture!

Hey there folks of SP, following the success of a portrait shoot last week I thought I'd drop a message on here to let you know that as well as behind the scenes and unit stills I…

1 month ago
Original Post from Sherice Griffiths
Actors Showreels (Discount for SP)

1 month, 1 week ago
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