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Original Post from Jim Read
Things to know about the SP website

Dear all,

A quick reminder on the website!

The site’s live until October 31st, so now’s the time to make those last connections and save anything you want to keep.

Want t…

7 hours ago
Original Post from Niki Jones
Most recent response from Paddy Robinson-Griffin
Supporting Documentary Participants

Hi all,

I’ve been making a doc on hunt sabs for the past year (ok, more like 2–3). It’s been a lot of time on the ground with the group, following their actions and the challen…

4 responses, most recent 9 hours ago.

How about making a play of the fact that hunt sabs are being hunted? Pivot the narrative somewhat as there's a story there. That's natural unforced jeopardy.

You might even c…

Original Post from Keiron Ellis
Most recent response from Paul Brooking
IIndieShooters.org - a new community in the spirit of Shooting People

Like many Shooters, I was saddened to hear that Shooting People is due to close. Shooting People has been something special. For over two decades it’s connected filmmakers, spark…

2 responses, most recent 11 hours ago.

Great idea Keiron, I've just signed up. Good luck with it!
Paul

Original Post from Andrew Games
Most recent response from Keiron Ellis
Staying Connected

Hello all,

My name is Andrew Games, and I am an actor and filmmaker from Liverpool. I have been to a handful of SP events throughout the years and gained so much information an…

2 responses, most recent 18 hours ago.

I couldn't agree more Andrew, which is why I'm starting IndieShooters.org - a new space to carry forward the spirit that made SP great: a place for indie filmmakers to meet, share…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
looking for UK DISTRIBUTION CONTRACT

I have films to distribute, buy dont find UK distribution agreement , I lot the old in crash on my computer
who have this for me
thank you
DON CLOVUS

1 response, most recent 1 day, 8 hours ago.

SORRY, DON CLOVIS

Original Post from Syra Malik
Most recent response from Keiron Ellis
Calling All Creatives: Collaborate Before We Say Goodbye!

Hi Shooters,

As most of you know, Shooting People will be closing soon, which is such a shame. I only just joined, and I’m already sad to see it go. But we still have about a m…

3 responses, most recent 1 day, 12 hours ago.

Like all of us, I was deeply saddened by the announcement of Shooting People closing, so I am building a website to follow in the spirit of Shooting People, so we can maintain thi…

Original Post from TIANA LINDEN
Most recent response from Jim Read
Please help with the name of this short!

I'm desperate to find the name of a short that SP showed at their yearly networking event in Shoreditch. I think it was 2022/2023

It was a 'nature documentary' (or shots of na…

1 response, most recent 2 days, 4 hours ago.

Hi Tiana - would it be The Leerie? Trawling through the archive and might fit the bill (believe! - terrible I don't remember - we screened it)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4…

Original Post from Andy Hudson
Actors - what would you want from a home setup?

Hey all,

I’ve got some camera gear for filmmaking, but I’ve been wondering if I could also try doing some actor headshots on the side - just to get a bit more into stills and h…

2 days, 5 hours ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Behind the scenes photography

Hey folks, available now!

Please reach out for behind the scenes photographic services and save my details for future collaborations.

Many thanks
Keith

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Keith Symo…

1 week ago
Original Post from David Pearson
Documentaries wanted for London private screening

I am an award winning director putting a private cinema screening together to raise interest and coverage in short docs and have my own film and a director friend
(Emmy and Osca…

1 week, 2 days ago
Original Post from Benjamin Hart
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Looking for a killer Treatment/Pitchdeck for your Film or TV Series?

You can check out my previous work on the Secret Meeting website where I have helped others create successful pitches to production companies and funding institutions.

https://…

2 responses, most recent 2 weeks ago.

HI B sounds good

Original Post from Margaret Milner Schmueck
Most recent response from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Producer looking for director & writer to apply to Future Takes scheme

Hi Shooters,
I am a Midlands based producer with a track record of producing award winning short films and animations commissioned by a variety of funding bodies. I have also pro…

9 responses, most recent 2 weeks, 6 days ago.

HI MARGARET,
LookS interesting, Im also busy for production ( and co-prod UK/IRL/France, specialy for my scipt , next project RUNNING THE BOREEN, , great ( happened story…

Original Post from George Wright
Screen International on SP

Hey, nice!

I just saw the screen article on Shooting People. Here if anyone else wants a read :)

www.screendaily.com/news/shooting-people-uk-filmmaking-network-to-close-af…

3 weeks ago
Original Post from Ewan Ronnie James coonerty
Scoring a film

Hello, I'm Ewan Ronnie-James .
I'm a young film composer, looking for work .
If you need any music for film/any other media, please contact me .
Have a great day .
P.S. I …

3 weeks ago
Original Post from Keith Symons
Available for stills photography - Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre,…

Hey there SP community. I'm immediately available for photographic assignments. Short films, stills, low budget, behind the scenes, tv, theatre, music, videos, promos.

I docume…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks ago.

Available late October.

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Keith Symons Photography
Unit Stills, Graduations, Portraiture, Real Estate, Sports & Events
www.keithsymonsphotography.com

https://www.link…

Original Post from cath le couteur
Recommend: Novel that’d make a great film

Hi all.

I’ve just read a novel by a good friend Andrew Cracknell which I, and several others who’ve read it believe would make a terrific film.

It’s a story that’s set lar…

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Im looking for Line producer, who can make also Budget sheet

nee line producer for script for feature film
+31 650814134 www.joytofilms.com

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Original Post from Jenny Lee
Most recent response from Tabitha Vermont-Spirite
Festival dilemna: Balancing Powerful Insights and Harmful Oversights

One of the films in this year’s I Will Tell International Film Festival carries an interesting tension: its insights on one theme were truly transformative, yet some remarks on an…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Oh Jenny, this is exactly the gnarly, beautiful mess that makes film worth bothering with, isn’t it?

Stories aren’t tidy pamphlets - they’re wild hedgerows full of brambles an…

Original Post from Tina Walker
Most recent response from Tabitha Vermont-Spirite
Shotdeck

Hey shooters,

Just in case it's helpful for others - I recently found out about Shotdeck. It's a massive library of film stills and it's all tagged SUPER well for if you're loo…

1 response, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Quite new to the game, but Film Vibes ( https://filmvibes.io/homepage/ ) has been incredibly helpful for me (and free!).
It's powered by AI but has an entire database behind it …

Original Post from Ewan Ronnie James coonerty
Scoring a Film

Hello I'm Ewan .
I'm a young composer looking to gain experience in the industry .
If anyone is currently working on a project and needs music, please contact me .

3 responses, most recent 3 weeks, 6 days ago.

Hello Manuel .
I'm hugely interested in your project !
I'm going to send you an email right now .
Best wishes,


Ewan

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Alwyne Kennedy
shooting peoples will stop

I received recently a note that after sooooooooooo many years, SHOOTING PEOPLES WILL STOPPED ????

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

You missed the email and the long thread regarding it? Here's the thread: https://shootingpeople.org/qna/q/sp-changes-endings-are-overrated-this-community-is-brilliant-x/

Original Post from cath le couteur
Most recent response from Syra Malik
Robert Redford and Sundance

Hi all,

You’ve probably heard Robert Redford has died, and we thought it might be worth giving some background on Sundance for any Shooters who might not know the core story.

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

Thank you so much, RIP to one of the Legends!

Original Post from Matthew Lawes-Wickwar
Most recent response from Syra Malik
Emerging Voices Film Foundation - short film fund open!

Emerging Voices Film Foundation Short Film Fund 2025 opens today!

The short film fund, now in its 9th year, is open to emerging filmmakers from underrepresented groups in the …

1 response, most recent 1 month ago.

Hey Matthew, I am interested to apply plus could i get your contact details sent to my email address pls? Nytisihx@gmail.com. I am looking to network with producers cos I'm workin…

Original Post from George Wright
Most recent response from Robert Dee
Writers... The books that actually spark ideas?

Hi all –

I keep seeing the same screenwriting books recommended time and time again (Save the Cat, Story, Screenplay, etc.) and honestly? Most of them don’t do much for me beyo…

5 responses, most recent 1 month ago.

I've read a fair few and can recommend the following:

Writing for Emotional Impact - Iglesias (lots of good advice that's not in other books)
The Secrets of Story - Bird (lots…

Original Post from Danny Parker
Most recent response from Solomon Watkins
IPhone filmmaking (be honest)

Hey everyone. I’m Danny, finished film school mid-COVID and honestly… haven’t got a clue how to get work. I've been trying with runner jobs, most of my showreel content is god-awf…

3 responses, most recent 1 month, 1 week ago.

I made this music video using an iPhone 13 pro max. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OelF7If2Zao&list=RDOelF7If2Zao&start_radio=1&ab_channel=SofiaGillani. Threw in some stock foota…

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