Freelance Producers

Is it worth it to join AICP as a freelance producer? What benefit(s) do you take advantage of?

Hiii quick question regarding formal challenge rules. Especially on the topic of releasing a first hold prior to the 24hr deadline bc they were unresponsive to the initial notice of being challenged??

What platforms are producers using for their showreel? And how much do you pay? Vimeo is rising their fees to $300 per year from $199. Their platform includes analytics which is helpful, but jeez t… more

Awesome experiential project. Miami. NYC. Looking for seasoned producer to manage experiential agency. DM.

What templates/websites is everyone using for their portfolios? I have spent hours looking into this and I’m still struggling. Played around a bit with Squarespace, but not finding a template that let… more

Cross-posted from the Producer bowl: what are some production trends you've noticed within the past year? For example, have you noticed clients briefing a specific type of project, clients asking … more

Hello everyone, can y’all please help me with salary info? Full time EP, Los Angeles, mid-size reputable agency, high-profile client. I have 13 years experience. Thank you!!

Hey fellow agency freelancers. How’s the market out there for everyone? Who’s working, who’s not?

Any ideas for finding hourly work or more consistent part time remote work?!? We have some health issues going on with my family and I’m looking for flexibility and being able to work on my own time.… more

Are there any EP’s on here who would be interested in teaching? I’ve been producing for the last five years and while I’ve learned everything I know from on the job experience, I know I still need to … more

How’s it going all? Who’s working? What rates are you getting? Who’s looking? Who’s using AI? How can we help each other?

Hello! How do you charge for a travel day? Do you just do your regular day rate?

Anyone with experience pivoting to Project Management? I ask because many of the PM jobs I see posted describe the role I’ve always done as a Producer. The Producer job posts describe a unicorn (writ… more

Got laid off today. How’s the freelance market looking like. Senior Producer here.

Reposting from a different group: apologies for any redundancy.

Does anyone have a contact at Publcis HR that actually returns emails and doesn't ghost?

(Tall order)

Thank you in advance.

unemployment ends next week

have enough invested to last me maybe to december or january if i liquidate everything

looking for freelance or full time, producer, senior producer or EP - not being picky.

10+ years o… more

Just finished a 5 month gig this week and my next gig I had lined up fell thru. Anyone else been very slow with hearing back from agencies? What do you guys do in the meantime?

Are follow-up thank you emails mandatory for freelance “meet & greet” meetings? Even if I thank them on the call and there is no immediate hold or project?

What’s the best title for freelance producer?
I have been an EP, Line Producer, but last staff position was Senior Producer (they met my salary ask but couldn’t give me the title). Now I’m going freela… more

Been on long-term contract since March 2020 - was offered FTE a few times but package had low base and lots of stock, small bonus so I stayed on day rate. I was cut 2 weeks ago w/other FL'ers due … more

Anyone have recommendations for a all in one shop that can capture OOH content day of release. Stills/video for PR and Case Study footage? And hast Post capabilities. Let me know !

To my freelance producer friends. Have any of you landed a staff role after being freelance for years? The freelance market is so awful this year that I’ve started interviewing for staff. Although, … more

Hello! I’m a Freelance Sr Producer based in Seattle. The market is small/sleepy here and I’m looking to branch out for remote gigs in other cities. What is the range for day/hourly rates in your respe… more

Anyone else get booted from their former agency bowl because fishbowl needs to verify your extinct non-accessible email address? I’m missing keeping up with the tea. 😆

Really good comedy Directors you’ve seen recently?

Need some help!

Premier table top directors in US or Europe?

Any freelance producers booking jobs yet?

My husband just spent a week in the hospital and we received some news that makes my next 3-5 years look a little different than expected. I will be caring for him through a long medical journey…where he will co… more

Anyone have a primer on working with children? From a business affairs perspective?

Feeling discouraged as a new freelancer with no work right now. I’m trying to network during the down time but nothing seems to be getting bites. Any advise? Or any others feeling the same way?

Quick question for all my producer peeps - what’s the most frustrating part about working with freelance editors & post prod houses? I’m trying to find out if it’s me…

New freelance producer here !
How do you factor your rate and/or blanket project rate ?

Anything else I should keep in mind ?

Not sure if this has been discussed yet, but do you charge tax on your freelance, 1099 invoices? Trying to accommodate for taxes being taken out and inflation 😪 would love to know if this is common p… more

Has any freelance producers felt like it’s a quieter month or two right now and not getting work? Been looking for work and have never had an issue before. But striking out. Starting to get a little n… more

Anyone looking for a remote freelance senior producer? Video content focused.

Outside of networking, what are some of your favorite ways to get freelance gigs? LinkedIn? Freelancer? Other apps/websites?
My full-time gig is transitioning into a part-time gig, and with everything … more

I am finishing up at an agency end of June and another agency reached out to book me for a 3 month job that would need to start fairly soon. The job I’m on now has been shot and edited and is going in… more

How to start as a freelance producer? I am making the switch from agency producer to freelance. Any advise or guidance is much appreciated!