Production

How are independent production companies dealing with Omnicom’s new inclusion of their own internal production affiliates in triple/quadruple bids?

Who are some reputable companies that can do live events in NYC from Times Square takeover to events, pop ups and activations? TIA.

Hi! Anyone have a contact at Santa Barbara film commission? We’re trying to organize an event and not getting any responses

Looking for talented freelance director/DP hybrids in NYC. Any recommends or resources for finding unicorns? LinkedIn and ProdHub are rough. I can promise good budgets, great creative, no BS. Help mak… more

Lately, I’ve had less and less patience for creatives wasting time in the edit, burning hours on ideas or arguments that could be sorted in minutes with some focused effort. How much do you think of i… more

Ive worked at ups 8 years and now they are cutting me and 12 other drivers to warehouse work. our pay and hours have been cut. went from $46 an hour with atleast 8 hours and now they cut it to $23 an … more

How are people finding jobs at indie agencies?? I barely see any mid-career postings on LinkedIn/Glassdoor/etc and when I do they’re usually at giant agencies owned by holding co’s. Dreaming of going … more

With increasing pressure from clients to explore AI for production efficiencies, I’m curious how others in our industry are approaching this. Have you found any creative, legally cleared ways to integ… more

Any thoughts on Vin running omnicom studios?

Has anyone made the switch from PM to production? Tell me about ittt

Which production companies are creating funny/fun TVCs, OLVs, and web series?

Recently had a plumbing issue on a ~100k budget commercial shoot that ended up flooding the basement and causing about 4k of damage. After insurance deductible and premium increase next year I’m on th… more

Any production companies that use writers to help develop web series? Branded or not. TIA⭐️

Anyone have any luck getting PA roles through Backstage? I just signed up at the beginning of this month. I need to get more experience for my resume and feel like I might get it through the website, but I’m new … more

Production Co recs for Phoenix or Tucson? Small production, podcast-style video.

ISO highly recommended Prod Co’s in Austin, TX. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

fyi for freelancers out there, heard from a friend that D3 is triple bidding producers against each other without disclosing that they’re doing so. feels wrong to triple bid staff roles without pay fo… more

Would anybody here have recommendations for a top notch Film Press Release writer that I could hire? Everything I'm finding on freelancer websites feel extremely homogeneous, templatized, or made … more

Just saw a Sr Director of Integrated Production posted for $140-$160k. Am I crazy for thinking this is $50-65k underpaid? I make $200k as an EP.

What are everyone’s favorite typography based campaigns?

Question for the producers out there: I’m a freelance editor in NYC. 15 years+ experience, former commercial post house editor. I love freelancing but lately budgets are just all over the place. Often… more

Anyone else in animation/VFX seeing pressure to lower their day rates this year?

I’ve been in the industry 12+ years and worked with a bunch of big brands. Lately, though, several (US based clients) have come back asking for … more

Any favorite hybrid ad agency/production companies that hire freelance writers? Looking for those who produce fun, lighthearted, even comedic work.

hello - does anyone have a good contact for a sweepstakes/giveaway vendor? or good resources on executing one?

Attending my first shoot as an EP soon. Any tips or things to keep in mind?

How do you handle lazy creatives? Teams unresponsive to task lists and statuses and making very little day to day progress on items

What are the key points and feedback producers and prod co expect from creatives in a treatment?

Would you stay working under a toxic leader with no chance of promotion if your day to day coworkers are enjoyable, fun, lovely people?

Not to be a buzzkill but eveytime I see a HOP pass away at a young age (under 60 RIP) I wonder about the stress of this job… This coupled with the insistence on the devaluation of the role with new roles offering… more

Average Sr. Producer salary in NYC? Agency.

Any agency producers have tips for being on set and pumping? I know set days are long hours and stressful. I need to travel for an international shoot and I’m worried about keeping my supply up and ev… more

Looking for photo retouchers with high end jewelry experience. Any reccos?

Hey friends! I’m searching for talented freelance directors in NYC. Collaborative people who are down to work on budgets large to small. Mainly comedy work, but not always. Any leads/suggestions would… more

Does anyone use Production Paradise or recommend using their services to showcase your work?