ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

9 years, 10 months ago - Vasco de Sousa

I shot my last feature in 20 days, so I know how to write a film that can be shot in 28 days.

However, if you're limiting yourself to self-financing, I'm assuming there's no money for the writer.

Is there money for the writer? If not, I'll shoot it myself. Maybe I can hire your camera?

9 years, 8 months ago - shirley day

Hi Stuart, Not sure if this is still active. But I have a low budget, minimal cast and locations psychological thriller which is set in a remote area on the sea or lake. It could be shot in your time frame. please mail if interested.

9 years, 10 months ago - preethi manuel

Hi Stuart
You're welcome to read my treatment for a dark, psychological drama 'Disclosure' and see if it appeals. It can be easily achieved on a low budget and has received strong feedback from the industry. Would also suit a documentary style. Please e-mail me if you're interested preethim@talktalk.net
regards
Preethi

9 years, 10 months ago - Dan Selakovich

I'm with Paddy: 28 days can mean limited locations, a smaller cast, small crew, etc. Or it can mean you've got a boatload of cash, and can hire a ton of construction people to get those sets build on a stage, and just plow through 28 days really efficiently. So, what's your money like?

If you don't want to list your budget, that's probably OK, too. I don't expect many on Shooting People know how much that city street scene in 1954 London will cost. So you might want to list some limitations other than days. Even if it's 4 people in a field during winter, winter days are shorter and you have no alternative set to go to when it starts to rain. So are you looking for mostly interior? Small cast? Set in current day? How about genre? Do we need another zombie movie or 6 teenagers in a cabin in the woods? What's the film you want to make?

9 years, 9 months ago - Mark Owen

Hi Stuart.

I have a potential project that might fit the bill. Are you still considering stuff?

Best,
Mark

9 years, 10 months ago - joe graham

stuart mailed to wild dream email but it bounced back....let me know if i can send you more info

9 years, 10 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Hi Stuart,

I think documentary approach is probably a good style for the film then, sounds like 'Series 7 - The Contenders' (movie) would have been right up your alley!

Shooting 2 camera for drama isn't always as fast as it sounds - you do get more framings for the edit, but you make your life harder keeping each other out of shot and really limit your boom options! But it sounds like you've done the time already, so can afford some creative fun :-) Hope it goes well, if I'm able to help in any way, do ask :)

9 years, 8 months ago - John Lubran

Guys, that ship left port two months ago.

9 years, 9 months ago - Humphrey Truman

A potential film such as you describe is readily available. All the necessary ingredients are in place. It is designed to be simple and economic to produce, no car chases. Genre is entertainment for a wide public. Much pre-production work has been accomplished to make ready for collaboration. An opportunity to discuss it with you would be welcome.
In Central London, or could travel. Humphrey Truman

9 years, 8 months ago - Suki Singh

I'm on a Desert Island, my phone battery is about to run out, this is my last message and I don't have much food or water left (minus the wagon wheel in my pocket) Please send the ship this way!!!

9 years, 10 months ago - Stuart Clarke

Hi

Thanks for the responses - I dont want to get into a debate about budget as we all know that is a 'how long is a piece of string'. Shooting 2 cameras for example speeds up the drama hugely. If anyone has a proposition which maybe be interesting please send a two-three liner to mail@wild-dream.com - all ideas are in confidence. Thanks Stuart

9 years, 8 months ago - Lyn Webster Wilde

I think John is right and that the ship has long left the shore...but can someone confirm this is the case?

9 years, 10 months ago - David Hughes

Any particular genre? I have a few candidates.

9 years, 8 months ago - philip stevens

One prime location, 11 actors , story excellent, premise excellent, characters good, structure, dialogue and markabilty fair....

9 years, 8 months ago - philip stevens

Bon voyage Stuart

9 years, 8 months ago - John Lubran

Guys, that ship left port two months ago.

9 years, 10 months ago - Charis Orchard

Hey Stuart, I have two absolutely brilliant micro budget feature script with MASSIVE potential. Please email me at charisorchard@gmail.com and I will send that to you. Thx

9 years, 10 months ago - Stuart Wright

I've sent you a link to a one sheet via shooting people messenger

9 years, 8 months ago - stephen southouse

I have two complete feature length scripts one called Ave Maria about a woman's decline into schizophrenia, the other called Red Admiral about a dangerous erotic game played by a detective, when a mystified woman is found in the garden of a blind woman. Interested?

9 years, 10 months ago - John Lubran

Everyone in this conversation so far has considerable relevant, even if differing, experience. Clearly the vacuum of potentiality into which these resource are capable of manifesting are yet to be defined, there is however an appropriate opportunity for those potential collaborators who can find the synergy.

9 years, 10 months ago - Stuart Clarke

Hi Paddy - I've been directing for over 28 years - no movies yet. But have built up a strong international profile for my documentary work. I've even sold a drama short film to HBO which was an achievement. I've made over 30 documentaries - from the Subways in New York, the Vanishing of Richey Manic to serial killers form north Wales - all are very visual. Budget needs to be very low as I may self finance - I have an Epic X, F55 and 2 F900 and editing equipment and a team I work with regularly - so can achieve extremely high end quickly. I'm thinking maybe a documentary style approach. Hope that helps Thanks S

9 years, 10 months ago - Alison Rose

Hello Stuart,
I have a script that might work..if a decent rehearsal svedule can be added on? It's got me loads of meetings but no buyers yet.. It's a teen comedy, thriller, road movie type thing. The leads are two teenage girls and one of their sisters, aged 10.
All the best, Ali

9 years, 10 months ago - Cedar D. Wolf

If the question is still on the table, I would have two scripts that might work. One of them is mainly set in Mumbles (Swansea) and otherwise inside with a couple of exceptions. There is an alternative version set in North Germany with some of the English characters having been turned into Americans, as that area was under US occupation before and there are fewer Brits.
The other script is based on someone else's play and I would have to get in touch with his widow, if she would be okay with its being turned into a film. This one is set in an abandoned, boarded-up bar.
If you are interested in the first script and the German location, I would be able to offer our services as co-producers. This would make it possible for you to access local funds. And producing in the area is actually a very nice experience, as you will get lots of things for free and people here are generally helpful.
Cheers,

Cedar

9 years, 10 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

What's your budget, and how many movies have you made before? It'll help people work out if their scripts are appropriate!

9 years, 10 months ago - joe graham

Hi Stuart... i have a script written for a small budget based on my own play SPARE PRICK...it is called MADE YOU LOOK...it is a comedy drama...if this is your thing...on stage worked well and very funny...has gone through a few drafts to get it film ready in collaboration with another small film company but no contract signed and dont think they can raise the money...be interested to talk if you are interested to read ...can send script and my writing CV and my agents details

9 years, 10 months ago - rishi opel

Dear Stuart Clarke,

I have a script titled Intoxicated which can be shot in 28 days. It's a crime drama set in London. The DVD synopsis and plotline is below this message. I also have a four page treatment and the feature length script for you to read.

A well known award winning UK actor has read the script and has expressed an interest in playing the lead role. To find out more about me please visit: www.thegrindmovie.com

If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Rishi Opel
07887946945

Intoxicated - DVD synopsis
After years of investigating serious crimes what Detective Doyle has seen and done is slowly destroying him. On their way to arresting a suspect Detectives Doyle and Andrews are called away to a gruesome crime.

Unknown to the rest of the force, Doyle recognises the murder victim as Amy and he is put in charge of leading the investigation. Doyle is forced to use unorthodox tactics to investigate the case as he battles with his own addictions and a past that haunts him.

Set in Soho the sordid underbelly of London, Doyle’s obsession leads him into a final desperate attempt to find the true depths of human sin, power of mercy and the truth about himself. Like any other good crime thriller, Intoxicated packs plenty of suspense, intrigue, corruption and violence.

Plotline
A tormented London Detective investigating years of dark and disturbing crimes breaks under the pressure of investigating the murder of a prostitute he knew.

9 years, 10 months ago - Timothy Halls

Hi
You are exactly what I’m looking for. I have a horror script that is written to be made on a low budget entitled DarkIron. Please get in touch.

9 years, 8 months ago - dan alex

Hy Stuart, I think i have a couple of ideas that might be suitable for you, drop me an email at dan_alexdj@yahoo.com and i'll pitch them to you see what you think.They are both psychological thrillers .
Cheers

9 years, 8 months ago - John Lubran

Guys, that ship left port two months ago.

9 years, 10 months ago - Rob Heard

Hi Stuart,

Sounds intriguing, I'm a director working with a beeb script editor as a writing team - I can send you a treatment for a low budget Brit comedy that could be shot in 28 days if you're interested - think Mike Leigh/Shane Meadows/Last Orders.

Best, Rob

9 years, 10 months ago - MAG FILM

Hi Stuart
I sent you an email via your website. I'm Cardiff based and would love to meet up to discuss further.
Best regards, MAG

9 years, 10 months ago - John Lubran

Stuart has been around for a long time and has an extensive list of broadcast productions and features under his belt. As much as I've learned to ignore the term 'award winning', he has a few. I remember way back in the early 90's shooting a piece about him making one of the earliest HD films made in the UK. The recorder was a reel to reel vehicle mounted system provided by Sony and Nippon TV. It was shown on the Jumbo-tron in Tokyo Grand Central Station! Lovely it was too.

9 years, 8 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

So true it's worth repeating ;-)

9 years, 8 months ago - Harrington Day

Hi. I have a drama which is about sexual politics and power. The sets that are currently written in are: Work office environment. Well established house in suburbia; these scenes are in the kitchen up the road in a neighbours garden. If you like I can email the script to you? The production costs would be next to nothing. HD

9 years, 8 months ago - John Lubran

It was down to the arcane processes of my new smart phone! The emphatic-ness of unintended repetition though is not without a certain candour.

9 years, 10 months ago - Charis Orchard

Forgot to mention one already has EIS approval. Don't know if that matters or not. Cheers.

9 years, 10 months ago - Gabriel Smith

Hi Stuart,

Offering ninety-eight page horror/comedy, written to be shot on a microbudget. Very British aesthetic, very documentary-ish - 'Made in Chelsea' meets 'The Thing'.

Email me at henrygabrielsmith@gmail.com if you're interested, I think it's quite a fun script!

HG

9 years, 10 months ago - Stuart Clarke

HI John - yes that was a long time ago. Yes 2 inch HD - hope you are well S

9 years, 9 months ago - brian smith

I hope that 'made in Chelsea meets the thing' thing gets made cos every I time look on here and read it it sounds funny as f""". It makes me laugh thinking about it. It's funny thinking about what it might be like. I bet the thing runs a mile away from them lot, lmao. It'll never go to chelsea again. Show it to jose mourihno.

9 years, 7 months ago - allan birkin

one question why the 28 days !!

9 years, 7 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

Well https://shootingpeople.org/cards/StuartClarke (Stuart's SP card) is missing, so perhaps he's no longer a member...

9 years, 6 months ago - Harrington Day

Hi Stuart

I'm new to script writing and am learning along the way. I have very quickly done a film short screenplay (7 pages) for a competition. Whilst formulating ideas I came up with one which I mapped out for a feature. I then condensed down one aspect of the film to 7 pages for the competition.

The story can be set anywhere. It's a powerful dramatisation about a single parent and her semi-autistic daughter. A chance discovery of an old family treasure changes their lives forever. It's based on two central characters. Most of it is shot in and around their home, car (driving) and a private school. This story could be set anywhere and can be done on a small budget within 28 days.

Let me know if you are interested: harringtonday@yahoo.com

Kind regards
Harrington Day

9 years, 6 months ago - Tessa Glinoer

I have a very strong, completed feature-length script. Minimalist, and written with very little budget in mind. Please get in touch.

Best,
Tessa Glinoer

9 years, 6 months ago - hin kong

I have a feature script is ready surreal realistic comedy shoot in London ready to shoot It could be done under a month please contact me I will send my script konghin08@hotmail.com thanks William Kong