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INDEXIs there an equivalent to "Shooting People" in France?
8 years, 10 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt
My latest short film is "Jezebel" to be shot in France with French cast & crew - but where do I find them? I've looked on the web for an equivalent to "Shooting People" to no avail. Can anyone tell me of a website where French cast & crew can be sourced? many thanks.
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8 years, 10 months ago - Angela Peters
Hi Stephen,
Perhaps I could put you in contact with my British actress friend who lives in France. She's been there for many years now and knows the industry well.
Also Casting Networks are in France now and you can post on there for free.
Just let me know. Cheers Angela
8 years, 10 months ago - Alève Mine
Check out Cineaste.org It is not so much like SP to my experience, but you can use it to find cast and crew.
And so btw, to the management here: why not actively expand SP into France and other countries on the European continent?
8 years, 10 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt
Sounds great Angela, I sent you an email and hope to hear from your friend.
8 years, 10 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt
Many thanks Aleve, I'm in the process of joining Cineaste.org but am not sure my French will be up to the task, but I'll try. Many thanks, again.
8 years, 10 months ago - Alève Mine
Google translate, maybe?
Last resort: I speak Fr.
8 years, 10 months ago - Claudette FLINT
If you need any help in writing in French I am willing to do it, no charge! I have a friend in film making in Paris. She has already made a very funny film in London. I ask her first if it is OK to give you her email. Her name is Valentine. She can speak English.
By the way, I am French, nobody's perfect.
8 years, 10 months ago - Kelly Holmes
Do you have a French co-producer Stephen? If you don't and you have some budget and a bit of time still it would be well worth you finding one. I've been working with a French co-producer, but that's for films shot in the UK and being finished in France. A French co-producer could also have access to extras funds etc.
8 years, 10 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt
Many thanks hanks for that cClaudette, I've messaged you.
8 years, 10 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt
A French co-producer would be fantastic Kelly !! How do we move this forward? My email is steve@stephenmhunt.net. I look forward to hearing from you, further.
8 years, 10 months ago - Lisa Ray-Jacobs
Hi. You may also want to contact La Maison du Film Court: http://www.maison-du-film-court.org. You can request access to their cast and crew database. The site is in French, however, so you may need assistance filling out the forms... If you do post on cineaste.org for example, my feeling is you could do so in English as you will, I imagine, be looking to work with French people who speak English, right?... Re Kelly's suggestion of finding a French co-producer, she's absolutely right; they may have access to extra funds. The process can be lengthy, but there's a lot of money available in France for shorts (film in general) via the CNC. Not everyone gets awarded those funds of course, but if you have the time, the wait may prove worthwhile. Good luck.