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Dying to make some short films

Simon X. Frederick

3 years, 12 months ago - Simon X. Frederick

Hi People,

My name is Simon, I'm a cinema obsessed screenwriter who is looking to direct a bunch of short films ASAP. I've written about 20 short scripts, 3 pilots and 2 features. One of the pilots is currently in the process of being optioned by a production company. But as the breaking in part is slow, I want to cut to the part where I'm on set directing my words. Unfortunately that means either A. nobody gets paid, B. we wait and wait for funding or C. a producer gets on board and we find funding in segments. I've applied and am waiting for some of the funds, I've got a few producer friends interested but busy this month. But there are some projects that I can just make with a camera and a few actors, and people who are just as keen to make things as I am.

I'll happily slut my scripts around to anyone that wants to try before buying in. The easiest ones are generally comedy, but my passions are in psychological-drama/thrillers/horror, crime-thrillers, fantasy and sci-fi. Stylistically and tonally I'm obsessed with the 70's, the Coens, PTA, Melville and Scorcese. But those projects are a smidge harder to do on a shoestring. Therefore I'm hoping to find collaborators who are either willing to just give it a go, or are up for bringing in their specialist mind to create solutions to my overzealous and overexcited directorial mind.

At this stage, I'd love to meet anyone in any department or discipline. Gimme a message on here or email me @ simonfrederick37@gmail.com

Thanks a lot
Simon

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Michael Brand

3 years, 12 months ago - Michael Brand

Hi Simon, can certainly see the passion of where you’re coming from, and you have definitely achieved a great deal so far

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Simon X. Frederick

3 years, 12 months ago - Simon X. Frederick

Thank Michael, I appreciate the tips!

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Attila Toth

3 years, 11 months ago - Attila Toth

Hey Simon!
Then make some! :) The stories are already with you, so you're equipped with the most important ingredient. Pick the one that you would enjoy the most and try to look at it from a distance. Simplify if necessary. Then gather a few hundred pounds, charm your friends, get talent on board, and try to shoot it within a day. Once it's in the box make sure you edit it in the following two weeks. Then give yourself a month's break and re-edit if necessary. And you're done. Most likely it won't win a BAFTA but you will have an amazing time and the itch to do it again. Next time it will be a bit better, with more finesse... and you started the ball rolling.
Just to encourage you, have a look at my three home-made shorts:
https://youtu.be/OtTPk2_eDBE
https://youtu.be/shZ4tw0kK4E
https://youtu.be/EEs0Jlr-JOE
I am sure you can do better! One thing that I realized in the UK is that filmmakers don't dare to make cheap films because they will be judged by that. But that's silly. Practice your passion and enjoy filmmaking. The rest will follow. Or won't... but at least you will have fun.
Good luck!

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Simon X. Frederick

3 years, 11 months ago - Simon X. Frederick

I'm definitely going to make some once I've finished working on a TV show that I'm on. The idea of this post was to seek out other filmmakers who want to collaborate, but doesn't look like it.

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Claire S-B

3 years, 11 months ago - Claire S-B

Hi Simon, My name is Claire. I wrote, directed and starred in a short film called Multitasking in 2019 (please see my Work section on SP. - btw its a bit rudey nudey so maybe don't watch at work lol. Or let me know and I can send you the vimeo link.)
Would love to make more short films. Would love to hear more about your projects, please get in touch. :) xx

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Attila Toth

3 years, 11 months ago - Attila Toth

I see. Well, I am not in the UK at the mo but if I can help with editing remotely then I am happy to. Let me know and best of luck with the TV show!

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alex bender

3 years, 11 months ago - alex bender

Hey Simon

I'm a cinematographer, coming from 15 years of experience working in feature film. I've recently signed with Vision Artists agency and looking for opportunities to shoot more narrative work. If you'd like to chat about shooting some ideas you've got, I'd be keen to get involved.

Best


Alex
www.alexbender.me
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3046711/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

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Simon X. Frederick

3 years, 11 months ago - Simon X. Frederick

Thanks Attila! I may have to take you up on that offer :)

Have messaged you Claire and Alex.

Cheers all!

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Kim Mawson-Scott

3 years, 11 months ago - Kim Mawson-Scott

Hi Simon, I am a Writer & Actor - Have done Copy Writing and Short Stories and more recently script Writing. I was in the same boat, and I decided to quit waiting for someone to help me and produce my own. I could do with some assistance on my short film Guardian. If you're willing to get involved with mine, I could help with yours. Have have all the equipment-

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