Auditions, castings, call backs, screen tests… It’s fantastic to get an opportunity to audition for a gig, but pre-audition jitters can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips from Shooting People on how to best prepare for when opportunity knocks.  The Script – READ IT! Actors are always told to ‘read the whole script’ before an audition, but sometimes the whole script isn’t shared… In this instance, ask your agent (or whoever it is that you’re speaking to regarding the casting) whether they can give you the full script or, at the very least, more information on the story like a synopsis or ..read more

Whether you’re a budding filmmaker eager to bring your creative vision to life or a seasoned pro looking for new opportunities, the UK short film scene is a tough – but fun – place to get into. Shooters are constantly exploring the processes of making short films, from funding opportunities to filming locations, and everything in between. With the BFI NETWORK England short film funding closing very soon (eek!), what better time is there to celebrate Shooters and SP alumni who’ve released work via the fund? ‘Sandra Gets a New Fringe’ By Penelope Yeulet After making the life changing decision ..read more

The hype is building up around Cannes 2024 and the selected films have been announced, so, what does this mean for UK independent filmmakers? From navigating the Marché du Film to networking to spotting scams, heres our top tips/info. If you’re looking for friends to hang out with at Cannes, accommodation buddy-ups or advice, SP is a welcoming community network of independent filmmakers here to help. We’re offering 50% off annual membership until the 26 of May, just use the promo code CANNES24 at checkout. How to navigate the Marché du Film Some people will be flying out for the prestigious ..read more

Shooting People’s New Shoots: Actors Awards is opening on May the 1st New Shoots is a yearly award programme that celebrates, supports, and spotlights creatives working in film. The winner and runners-up of the Actors Awards will receive mentorship from world-renowned casting director Des Hamilton, Spotlight memberships, Mubi subscriptions, kit, and cash prizes “It was amazing meeting with Des Hamilton Casting through SP’s New Shoots: Actors Awards 2024. It’s the Hard Working Ethics, Discipline and Committing to the Role that makes all the difference for an actor.” Jason Hall, Actor, New S ..read more

When it comes to UK filmmakers, it often seems like there’s an endless pool of jobs boards and it’s impossible to know where to start. You’ve got everything from Indeed, to Facebook Groups to independent websites, so here’s a little bit about why we think Shooting Peoples cast and crew board is one of the best. IT’S AFFORDABLE Being a filmmaker is expensive enough, so we don’t think you should fork out 100s of pounds just to seek out work. At SP, we’ve kept our annual membership prices the same for over 10 years – but right now it’s EVEN cheaper. We’re currently offering 50% off SP membership ..read more

It’s that time of year again, from setting new years resolutions to scoring some steals in the sales, January is a big time for filmmakers. To make it easier for you, we’ve collated a list of the some of best discounts and reductions for kit, career development and more. Level Up and Network Shooting People: 50% off Annual Membership So we may be biased, but it is also going to be the cheapest one on this list – Shooting People’s Annual Membership plan is 50% off until the 29th of December. SP is the UK’s largest thriving UK independent filmmakers network. We’ve got one goal, connect more film ..read more

That time of year has come… Boxing Day Sales are live and hopefully, you’ve got some pocket money burning a hole in your pocket to invest in filmmaking gear because we’ve rounded up the best Boxing Day sale steals. Level Up and Network Shooting People: 50% off Annual Membership So we may be biased, but it is also going to be the cheapest one on this list – Shooting People’s Annual Membership plan is 50% off until the 29th of December. SP is the UK’s largest thriving UK independent filmmakers network. We’ve got one goal, connect more filmmakers to get projects made. From our film funding databa ..read more

The runners-up of this year’s New Shoots Actors Awards are the fantastic performers: Elinor Coleman, Tiggy Bayley, and Jason Hall. They will receive mentorship from Des Hamilton Casting (Jojo Rabbit, This is England, High Life), free Spotlight memberships, a cash prize, and more to support their careers as performers. The overall winner of the New Shoots Actors Awards will be announced later this year. If you’re casting a project this summer, make sure you look into these tremendously talented actors. ELINOR COLEMAN What’s one scene from a film you would have loved to have performed in a ..read more

The New Shoots Awards is an annual award programme from Shooting People that celebrates, supports and spotlights creatives working in film, both in front of and behind the camera. Every year we see hundreds of brilliant entries to the New Shoots Actors Awards from performers who amaze us. We’re going to be announcing the runners-up of the 2023 awards in the next coming weeks. Before then, make sure you take a look at the fantastic 12 shortlisted performers. If you’re casting a project or are looking for collaborators, reach out to them over Shooting People. The New Shoots Actors Awards – Short ..read more

‘Another Presence’, the winning short film of the 2022 New Shoots: Filmmakers Awards, is a captivating animated short documentary that delves into the unique and often curious experiences of individuals living with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), the third most common form of dementia in the UK. Through the testimonies of those directly affected by DLB, the film takes viewers on a profound journey into the surreal world of this multi-sensory condition. When selecting the overall winner, we welcomed Wendy Mitchell as a judge, in which she commented “Simon’s artistic vision for the film means i ..read more