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How are we defining territories in the age of remote work? Producers in one place, creatives in another. Producers who have relationships with reps in the territory that they are based, but they are p… more

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Hello reps! What is your go to to find new prospects? Are you looking at source creative? Agency source? Linked in? Obviously networking but curious who you think has best data for cold leads. Al… more

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UPDATED INVITATION DETAILS!!!!!
location has changed please see invite for deets.

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If you’re in Dallas next Friday come to AIR’s Breakfast Burrito Brunch & Banter the day after AICP Show. Details in flyer!

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Anyone attending AICP/ Dallas? Let us know we’ve got a fun get together to invite ya to!

Hi, looking for an independent non union director who has green screen experience and can direct improv talent, shooting early Dec in San Fran, thank you!

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West Coast and Midwest reps who actually get consistent food and tabletop boards, where you at? I’ve got a director with a great reel of mostly over delivered low budget work, but a strong client list… more

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If you’re going to AICP LA tomorrow night DM me. Let’s make this dream reality.

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Reps, you have a client who you’ve had for less than a year. You’ve helped them secure a couple small jobs in that time span. They book a big job with an agency that isn’t a house account but certain… more

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Hey AIR team,
How do you confirm a company that approaches you from Europe is legitimate? I have a media company from Turkey asking me to quote some animation for them. They have a website, have given thei… more

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Reps how do you handle when a producer requests reels from you then doesn’t watch a single one and completely ghosts you after submission?

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DESPERATELY SEEKING A PRODUCER…to join AIR’s next Straight Talk series Monday May 23 at 10am pst. Topic: Producers and Reps, How we Work Together: Pleasure Points and Pain Points. DM if interested!

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Help! Any events and activation production companies in london?

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AIR is hosting our next Straight Talk panel discussions on Monday 3/15 on zoom.

Topic: Producers & Reps: Pain Points & Pleasure Points … where we dive into what works, what doesn’t, what makes the best re… more

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Producers: what do you wanna see (or not see) when visiting a sales rep’s website?

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Freelance comedy director recos? Non-union. Not looking for a prod co, just a director. Dialogue, quirky performance, not obnoxious or physical comedy. Ideally looking for someone with musical element… more

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I’m a director/DP who has started my own small commercial production company. I’ve mainly been doing direct to client work (while also working as a hired gun for other production companies). I’m non-union current… more

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My s/o has been approached for representation as a motion director. Commercial animation. Can anyone point me in the direction of any resources on what he should look out for in a representation agreement?
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Hi friends! Looking for some production companies or reps that can work with a super small budget. Should have some beverage/food experience but definitely lifestyle. There are multiple social units I… more

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Seeking a producer running the in-house production arm at an agency for AIR’s next panel discussion. Topic: Best Practices working with Freelence Directors and Sales Reps. Please message me or comment… more

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Reps: do you feel it’s wrong to submit Freece directors for jobs over your paying rostered clients? If the lead isn’t a fit for your rostered clients is leaving the opportunity (and potential money) o… more

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Looking for a docu style director for an elevated Branded / Talking head project. Interview/ b Roll style that can have a POV on adding unique shots/graphics. POC a plus. Subject Matter is highlightin… more

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Join us TODAY for the next installment of Clear the AIR with Ann.

Today’s topic:
Specs - What Production Companies Want
Treatments - What Agencies Want

With our Panelists:
· Aaron Evanson - ECD, VLMYR, Chicago
· Diana Schro… more

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Looking for some east coast non-union production company reccs

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I’m looking for experiential companies based in Austin, Tx or somewhere surrounding to activate a space a SXSW. Space already purchased.

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Looking for feature doc/doc-series director for branded doc (very lightly branded - think "sponsored by"). Subject matter is in the racial equity space so authentic storytelling from a BIPOC… more

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AIR members: Monday don’t miss a Presentation by Frost and Sea. A drill down into how to’s, do’s and don’ts, brand exposure as growth across social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Not and AIR membe… more

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Curious what the compensation / commission model is for US director reps? I work in Canada. Thanks I’m advance!

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Hi! I need help! Where do I find creative, quirky, Prod Co’s? Need to do Docu-style videos fun, artsy, some Gfx. Not just talking heads. Client is corporate but spots don’t need to be boring. The reels I … more

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Producers & Creatives: when reviewing reels for a project, what’s your strategy? First few spots only, watch spots based on brand or thumbnail, well known company or director name first and foremo… more

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The Alliance of Independent Representatives website is finally live!
If you’re an agency/brand producer seeking a lost of reps by territory, state or even country, there’s a page for that >> Explore the Alliance.more

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Hello! Looking for animators that can work with a production house (so not animation studio but independents) any of you have them on roster? 3D / board is stylized kind of a diorama look. If that m… more

If you work with any auto brand 🚗- do you know someone that can benefit from cinematic visualizations (mood films, testing & boards) created using game engine tech like this--https://bit.ly/3bVIw… more

Producers: how good are you with sharing the shortlist with reps if their submitted directors/talent didn’t make the cut?

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Any creatives follow this bowl? If so, what is your opinion on sales reps sharing new director/vendor work with you? A warm welcome or a complete annoyance?

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