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Any talented film individuals (of all skill sets) out there looking to start a film collective?

5 years, 11 months ago - Dominic Stewart

Hi there,

I'm an aspiring London-based film writer/director who has written a number of short films, one of which I've actually directed/produced as well. From my experience of seeing my first project through to fruition, I was surprised by the sheer logisitcs required into getting the film finished, not to mention the financial and emotional taxation (although overall I very much loved the experience). In an industry where you often build your showreel on the job, it can feel like an overly long process.

It occurred to me that there are probably other passionate and talented individuals of various disciplines on this site looking to produce more output but who are disenfranchised/restricted by the slow production rate and high costs of these projects. Hence, I thought I'd propose that we start a film collective where we regularly collaborate together and create short films on a regular basis. The benefits of this would be:

-the opportunity to gain experience from working on a lot of projects, all of which can be added to a showreel,
-networking with other passionate and talented people looking to break the industry,
-pool of experience/resources to minimise mistakes/costs
-gaining experience of different disciplines within the industry

So if you're interested in setting something like this up, whether you're a cinematographer, sound recordist, sctor, producer, writer, director, editor, or anything in between, drop me an email and we'll have a chat.

Thanks,
Dominic

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5 years, 11 months ago - MARCIO DELGADO

Hi Dominic,
I guess the idea of a collective is always cool.

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5 years, 11 months ago - NICHOLAS PROSSER

Hi Dominic,
Though I am an experienced broadcast television drama director and producer, in recent times I have switched to writing screenplays for a variety of short films and am looking for funding to produce and direct them. I may be interested in chatting or collaboration, but I am based on the West Sussex coast, with reasonably easy access for visits to London. If this is of interest, please write to me at e-mail nicholas.prosser@gmail.com

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5 years, 11 months ago - Ife Yssis

Greetings Dominic, This sounds great, I'm a career changer with numerous transferrable skills and currently building a screenwriting portfolio. I've always had one foot in the arts as a performance poet (back in the day) I'm seeking to gain as much on set experience as possible and very happy to get 'stuck in' . Would be great to connect.

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5 years, 11 months ago - Ira Putilova

Hi, Dominic.

My name is Ira, I'm a documentary filmmaker, editor and colourist.

It's funny because I wrote a very similar post a couple of months ago and got a lot of valuable responses.

I'm always super happy to collaborate and help out on other people's projects. I'm mostly making documentaries and music videos but I can take part in other projects as well. I think it's important to meet new people and stay connected.

HMU if you happen to organise a meeting or online group chat, I'd be down to be part of it.

You can see some of my work here:

www.badtablemanners.co.uk

Have a nice day.

Ira

Response from 5 years, 11 months ago - Ira Putilova SHOW

5 years, 11 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna

Hi Dominic - this is only one of several similar posts I've seen like this on this site. I've written quite a stack of stuff very little of which is likely to see the light of a cinema or TV screen, and most of my experience is in front of the camera rather than behind it.. But it would be good to meet up and chat. I was in a screen-writing group some years ago that folded mysteriously. Still trying to work that one out though we had a very peculiar single member who appeared to alienate everyone. That's always a risk though - just a thought could be me of course. Let me know if you're having a meet of some sort - I'm assuming in London. I'll be there. Mac

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5 years, 11 months ago - Joe Button

Hi Dominic. At the moment I don't have lots of time for organising stuff, but I'm up for being involved somehow. I've been involved in quite a lot of small films, can do eg. sound recording, assistant directing, editing, some VFX etc.

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5 years, 11 months ago - Nadaav Soudry

Would be happy to meet to chat bot this...

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5 years, 11 months ago - Sarah Murphy

Hi Dominic, this sounds great! I've been looking for a similar group for a while now. I'm a writer who's trying to build up her portfolio but I would be happy to get stuck in wherever I'm needed. Let me know if you set up anything official, I'd love to get involved. Sarah

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5 years, 11 months ago - Sara Jordan

For anyone based near Croydon, we already have a collective like this and have done well with our first project, winning awards at festivals and are just about to look for ideas for our second. We welcome new talent.
Look for The Croydon filmmaking group on either face book or Meetup

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5 years, 11 months ago - David Ford

Hey, I'm a writer who's just graduated from the London Film School's Screenwriting MA and I'm looking to get involved with some projects. I also have experience in direction and script supervision so I'd be delighted to work with you.

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5 years, 11 months ago - Bob Eckhard

Hi Dominic,
Well done on biting the bullet. Its a noble task you've undertaken of pulling a group together and on this site at least, you'll never be short of writers and directors ;-) All the best!

Response from 5 years, 11 months ago - Bob Eckhard SHOW

5 years, 11 months ago - ben watts

Hi dominic
Ive worked on quite a few short films and tv ads as production assistant/production manager and produced 2 shorts myself. Would be great to meet and get something going. You can message me on here on or benwatts66@hotmail.com.
cheers ben

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5 years, 11 months ago - Ioana Batis

Hi Dominic, same as everyone above - I'd be interested in finding out more about this and get involved in projects. I've done theatre directing/writing and trained in film/filmmaking etc. and have a breadth of other transferable skills. If easier, my email is: ioanabatis@yahoo.com Looking forward to hearing from you

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5 years, 11 months ago - Fred W

Hi Dominic, I am interested as well. Mostly doing writing at the moment, but want to direct more, as well as having done some DOP and sound recording. Send me a message and perhaps a group can get together.

Response from 5 years, 11 months ago - Fred W SHOW

5 years, 11 months ago - Dominic Stewart

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies! I got a much more positive response to this post via direct reply/private email than I was expecting! I'm glad to see that this website has such a hungry community.

I'm not sure whether everyone will get a notification based on this reply, but please add me on whatsapp, I'm going to set up a group for everyone who is interested in joining this collective. Through this group, we can let everyone know what our skillset is/share our previous work, pitch our project ideas/how we want to be involved, and generally work out how we're all going to collaborate. My number is 07933142316.

Kind regards,
Dominic

Response from 5 years, 11 months ago - Dominic Stewart SHOW

5 years, 11 months ago - Julianna Kurokawa

Hi dominc, I’m an actor and would love to be involved too so have sen you a what’s app.

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5 years, 11 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna

If this does actually surface in some form or other I think we should consider the format. Just meeting and ad libbing can work but often in spurts and better I feel to construct some format however loose. Any thoughts on this folks? Alternatively we could just wing it and see what happens.

Response from 5 years, 11 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna SHOW

5 years, 10 months ago - Ashley Laura Whitehouse

This is a great idea. I'm an actor, and I'd love to be involved.

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5 years, 10 months ago - Angela Peters

Sounds great Dominic. And I would love to get involved. I’ll add you on what’s app.

Response from 5 years, 10 months ago - Angela Peters SHOW

5 years, 9 months ago - Sarah Louise Dean

Yes please!

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5 years, 9 months ago - Arnaldo Stafa

Hi Dominic

I'm an acting student that loves to create. I'm a little lucky as I have access to filming equipment and a few filming students but I'm looking for a script that I could help make. was just about to put up a post my self for small group of creatives that can get together to brain storm and collaborate when possible.

I will text you shortly if its possible I could join this collective group

Arnaldo

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5 years, 9 months ago - Shot Of Tea

Would love to be a part of this. Adding you to my whatsapp. Thanks www.shotoftea.co

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5 years, 9 months ago - Matthias Sundberg

Absolutely interested. Director, producer and writer with an Emmy winning show under his belt...Moved here a year ago and having a time meeting people. masundbe@me.com

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5 years, 9 months ago - Will Liney

Hi Dominic,

I was just about to post something similar myself when I saw your post. I would love to be part of something like this.

wlineyfilm.com
w.lineyfilm@gmail.com

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5 years, 9 months ago - Lizzie Worsdell

I'd love to be a part of this. I'm currently doing a Masters in Film and working as an aspiring producer :)

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5 years, 9 months ago - Greenewood Films

Hi Dominic. Sounds interesting so please add me to the list but I will add you to my whatsapp. Laura

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5 years, 9 months ago - Michael Hyland

Hi Dominic, I'm a composer based in North London, I also do sound design. If you're in need of music please keep me in mind. Some of my music can be heard here: www.vimeo.com/michaelhyland. Thanks, Mike

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5 years, 9 months ago - Robert Treves

Hi Dominic,

Im a composer/music producer from the U.K. I am always looking to expand my creative network and collaborate with likeminded individuals. Please feel free to get in touch, I'd love to work with you!

roberttrevesmusic@gmail.com
https://www.roberttreves.com

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5 years, 8 months ago - Mark Hammett

Hi Dominic, just seen this post and would be very happy to be involved. I'm a writer/director/producer that has made a selection of short films over the years. I'll send you a WhatsApp. Mark.

Response from 5 years, 8 months ago - Mark Hammett SHOW

5 years, 3 months ago - Andrea Dagher

Hello Hello,

I am a freelance video editor. I am interested in meeting people and collaborating with them. I took interest in Scriptwriting few years back as well. I actually wrote, directed and edited my graduation short movie that I can only share privately if we get in touch. Anyways, you can check my profile. Thank you

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5 years, 3 months ago - FATIMA K.W.

This is great!! I’m m all in for this.
I am an actress, writer, poet, photographer, empath, artist and all around creative on a documentary filmmaking and creative journey and also an aspiring musician and producer. Currently self teaching.
This is a career change, mission and calling after spending 30 years in the healthcare field, and as an entrepreneur.
I’ll what’s app you.

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5 years, 3 months ago - Lea Rosa Holtfreter

Hi there, if this is up-to date I'm all in too. Awesome initiative. Do you have a group chat or page already?

I'm a Production Coordinator/ Manager from Berlin, but based in London, with a lot experience with securing national and European funding. Excited to hear from you!

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5 years, 3 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna

Anything happening Dominic? I contacted you eight months ago. Bit stgrange I've heard nothing since. Should I give you up and look elsewhere?

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5 years, 3 months ago - Matt Mahmood-Ogston

Hi Dominic, everyone,
If some of you are still interested in forming a film collective please let me know.

I'm a London-based Director, Cinematographer, Colourist and Editor.

Directing wise I focus on creative documentary films.
For Cinematography, Editing and Colour Correction/Grading I'm open to working across most types of film project.

Have access to a cinema camera, plus an editing + colour correction/grading suite.

Stay safe all,
Matt

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5 years, 3 months ago - Miren Patel

I’m a director, I’ve done a dozen short films, and won a few awards, I’m definitely interested. I’ve always produced my own films but would be great to team up with a producer and build a network within a collective

-Miren

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5 years, 3 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna

Still waiting for an answeer Dominic (see above). OK so generally speaking we don't conform to bourgeouis conventions but does't it deserve to be labilled as 'bad manners' if not hing else?

Response from 5 years, 3 months ago - Allan (Mac) McKenna SHOW

5 years, 3 months ago - James Hancock

I'm in! If anyone needs a screenwriter, and/or a screenplay...

bucketofscript@gmail.com

Response from 5 years, 3 months ago - James Hancock SHOW

5 years, 3 months ago - Dominic Stewart

Hi Allan,

I sent you an email several months ago detailing how to join the group (via Whatsapp) as well as replying to your comment on the Discuss board. I've also plugged my number in this thread with clear instructions on how to get in contact with me so that I can add you to the collaborative. Not really sure what else there is to do. Feel free to email me directly instead of airing out publicly. Thanks.

Response from 5 years, 3 months ago - Dominic Stewart SHOW

5 years, 3 months ago - Harry Sharp

Please email hggsharp@gmail.com for script ideas, written scripts, directing and producing experience.

Take care,
Harry

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5 years, 2 months ago - Ian Allardyce

Hello, collective sounds cool! I've Produced and Directed an Indie Feature which premiere at Asia's premier festival Busan IFF. I also DP. However, I'm looking to up my 1st AD game, especially in the UK. Please drop me a line at ian@ianallardyce.com and check out my work at www.ianallardyce.com. Nice one, Ian.

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5 years, 2 months ago - Miguel Matos

Hi Dominic, I've sent you a text through WhatsApp. Take care.

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5 years, 2 months ago - James McCann

Hi Dominic,
I have several scripts I would like to send you loglines to.
Which is the best email address to send them to please?
Thanks,
James

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5 years, 2 months ago - William Camilleri

HI Dominic ive already done this , see my website william camilleri.com maybe we could collaborate?
All the best William Camilleri

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