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#194: Wed. 27th Mar 2024
Final Draft Drop, Quick Amazon Vouchers for Editors, Oscars + more
#193: Tue. 5th Mar 2024
Free Night Shoot Masterclass, Funding Support + more...
#192: Thu. 1st Feb 2024
LSFF Round Up, Filmmakers Awards & More
#191: Wed. 3rd Jan 2024
Filmmakers Awards Top 3, LSFF screenings, Saltburn + more.
#190: Wed. 29th Nov 2023
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#189: Fri. 27th Oct 2023
Feature Film Masterclass, Freelancer Freebies, Halloween Shenanigans + more
#188: Fri. 29th Sep 2023
Free Event: Making a Feature & Brand New Distribution, Actors Award Winner, Strikes & More
#187: Thu. 7th Sep 2023
Actors Awards | Video-hosting platform woes | Funds & more
#186: Wed. 2nd Aug 2023
Jess Search | Filmmakers Awards Extended | Netflix and AI
#185: Fri. 30th Jun 2023
Summer Party | Filmmakers Awards | News & More
Final Draft 13 is here!
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Ever used video editing software? Survey + Thankyou voucher.
If you’ve ever used video editing software, our friends at Evans Research are giving the first 300 SP subscribers, a £15 Amazon certificate for taking a survey on video editing software. Plus, you’ll be entered into a draw for additional extra certificates on top (including 1x £500, 2x£150, 5x£75 and 25x£25).
The survey takes 12-15 minutes to complete and can be taken here: (there are 46 vouchers left)
You will receive your voucher within two weeks of taking the survey. (All responses are confidential and just reported in aggregate form.)
Please only fill the survey in, if you’ve used video editing software! Thanks
Filmmaking Teammates & Funds ✨
Looking for teammates on your next film fund application? Let Shooters know on Ask & Discuss. Or do you keep hearing about funding but don’t know where to find the funds…? Don’t worry, SP’s got you ????Head over to the Opportunities Directory to find a long list of the latest funds, film competitions, development programmes, and grants for the screen industries and performing arts.
Filming in Low Light: Mastering Night Shoots | 9 April
Got a night shoot upcoming or maybe you've always been avoiding them because of the added complications? Our next Camera Masterclass might be the one for you, we'll be honing in on everything low-light shooting. We’ll also be covering all you need to know about making the switch to mirrorless and give you the low-down on the newly released Z 8 (awarded Camera of the Year 2023).
Like all our masterclasses, the sessions open to all filmmakers, from cinematographers to self-shooters, to actors, directors, producers and more.
Tickets are super close to running out, so make sure to reserve your spot to not miss out!
FREE | ONLINE | 9 APRIL | 7PM
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“I have been a member for many years and wanted to thank you for this brilliant service. It was invaluable during the early stages of my career in helping me to connect with people and become part of the filmmaking community… Like a film school for someone that couldn't afford one… Thank you so much for helping me build a career... I will continue to recommend it to people as I always have done.”
- Suzanne Smith (double Emmy Award winning Casting Director)
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- Huge congratulations to the 30 SP members who worked on the Oscar-winning Wes Anderson short film ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’ ????. As with any Anderson film, it's stunningly beautiful and TONS of shooters were working in the art department - the films a suitably weird and wacky homage to Dahl's original story and is available to watch on Netflix now.
- A huge congratulations to shooter Isabel Steuble-Johnson for having her film 'Cursive' selected as one of British Councils Five Films for Freedom this year. You can watch 'Cursive' and the other 4 shorts championing LGBTQ+ stories from around the globe here.
- A whopping 16 Shooting People members' outstanding films were handpicked for this year's prestigious BFI Flare, showcasing the best of global queer cinema ????????
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- “Well, this piece is called ‘Lick My Love Pump.’” Believe it or not, the ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ sequel has started shooting with cameos from Elton John and Paul McCartney… On Ask & Discuss, Shooters are questioning the surge in sequels, prequels, and spin-offs.
- Big Break, the screenwriting contest by Final Draft, is open now and early bird pricing is running until April 15 ✨Entrants to Big Break have had their screenplays optioned, sold, and have successfully gained prestigious industry representation ????.
- Hats off the VFX team behind ‘Zone of Interest’ who meticulously painted-out the film kit - this VFX reel is mind-blowing ????
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- The Made of Truth: BFI Doc Society Short Film Fund | £25,000 | Open now | Deadline 15th April 2024
- The Listening Pitch | £20,000 | Open now | Deadline 21st April 2024
- The BFI Network England Short Film Fund | £25,000 | Open now | Deadline 9th May 2024
- ScreenSkills Bursary | £3,000 | Open now | Deadline rolling
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- British Urban Film Festival | Next Deadline April 3rd 2024
- London Short Film Festival | Early Bird Deadline April 5th 2024
- Edinburgh International Film Festival | Late Deadline April 19th 2024
