Production

I’m overseeing multiple commercial and branded content projects, and I’m noticing that more clients are pushing for vertical, fast-turn content over higher-end, traditional spots. Part of me worries t… more

Making a list of producers to reach out to as an entrepreneur running an animation/VFX house. If you happen to be a producer or know one working with animation who's looking for new studios, I… more

I’m a mid-level producer who has recently started owning smaller broadcast and social spots end-to-end, and I’m realizing that managing creative expectations versus budget constraints is more politica… more

Anyone work at Omnicom Production? I’m not excited about working for this mega production agency after my agency was dissolved in the Omnicom / IPG acquisition. I’m embarrassed by everything about it… more

What's your choice for crafty on productions? I personally cannot stand when there's a whole bunch of chips and bagels/croissants on set when I'm trying to get some steady energy and not a… more

Any tips on how to keep your cool when everything changes on the fly on shoot day?? When last-minute client changes come in, the AD and the producer seem calm, but from my vantage point, it feels like… more

Why do retrospectives only happen after everything breaks? Production flags issues all year, but fixes get deferred until they’re unavoidable. By then, everyone’s exhausted and defensive. How do you g… more

Is anyone else closing the year shipping things they wouldn’t normally sign off on? We talk about quality all year, then December hits and speed wins every argument.

Has anyone been able to get work? I’m honestly thinking of switching to become a fireman. Film/tv/broadcasting has been too inconsistent and every time I apply I hear the same thing “someone internall… more

How do you deal with a team that insists on adding new ideas after you lock the storyboard? I’m trying to keep the project on schedule, but every “quick tweak” derails everything.

Our schedule changes so often it’s impossible to plan anything outside of work. I’m trying to go with the flow, but it’s affecting my life. Is there a way I can ask for more stability without coming o… more

I’m so frustrated because every time materials are wrong, the blame lands on me even though I follow the instructions exactly. Half the paperwork I get isn’t even updated. How do you get management to… more

Salary Question: I've been managing $10+ Million Dollars in business annually for 3 years (and making high margins) and I want a raise. Any idea what an EP at this level should make? FYI I own my … more

Does anyone know of a prop house in Central California? I don’t want to pay some to drive out from the bay area or LA.

What shoes do you wear on shoot days? What else is in your production travel wardrobe?

What is the best on-set, mid-production surprise snack you’ve ever been unexpectedly handed?

Any recs for reliable international vfx/cg companies? South America preferred because of time zones but open to other ideas!

Bummed out by heads of production that may be good people and great producers, but suck at being leaders.

Any freelance VFX / flame artist recos?

Does anyone have a contact or recos for companies or people that make statues?

Anyone know any good location scouts in Tokyo?

I think I really don’t like being a producer anymore.

Has anyone felt this way?

It doesn’t feel fun anymore.

My company is experimenting with AI and automation in production, and there’s talk about “leaner teams” in the future. For producers who want to stay relevant, what areas or skills are worth doubling … more

I’m constantly getting pulled into late-night “fire drills” that were caused by poor planning upstream. At my level, how much is it reasonable to push back or ask for better scoping, and what actually… more

Can anyone share insight into how Omnicom Production works? Is it just studio teams that are centralized? Do producer staff still sit within the individual agencies or was every producer moved to a ce… more

What's the best meal you've had in a production? I'm currently eating super dry tacos ( I didn't even know bad tacos existed), and feeling so reminiscent of this one time we had Caribb… more

I'm tired of decisions made by people who’ve never done the job. Do you feel your management actually understands what it’s like on the floor? Our entire team is burning out with the physical and … more

Do you have directors make more than very tiny tweaks on a treatment before sharing with client if they are NOT the creative reco? Feels like requests for a full round of revisions, as if the director… more

Does anyone have experience or any company recos that do custom vending machines?!

Has anyone shot in Bangkok? Any insights? Would be new for me

How are vendors responding to Havas’ new ActivePay Program? With them wanting to pay production suppliers via Visa card payments (vendors to shoulder the Visa fees)?

One more for our creative studio which offers monthly retainer services from $1200-$3500 - mostly post related stuff animation, web dev etc. should we target creators only or also add on agencies?

About to launch a creative studio, we do monthly pricing only at three tiers. Is it worth it to include our prices on the site or no?

Producing our agency’s holiday video…
Has anyone had success partnering with a production company relationship (either existing, or as an opportunity to grow one) to pull it off at-cost? Without an in-… more

Hey gang, looking for a solid/collaborative docu-style editor for a big campaign shooting later this year. I know some lovely folks but trying to get out of my normal search. A sports-forward reel is … more