Production

I’m searching for some good DPs and freelance directors in NYC and would love some input from my fellow producers. High end social/OLV + TV. Any recos or resources would be greatly appreciated!

Graduated in 2022 from SF State with a Broadcasting Degree and Cinema minor. Was unemployed from December to June 2023. Got a job at Warner Bros as a barista and recently quit because I saved enough t… more

Any idea where to find an artist that does 3D max work? (Used for pre visualization in architecture, design, etc). Prefer a freelancer rather than a company but open to either. Can be technically anyw… more

What VFX companies are leading the Ai integration train right now?

What’s a good app for transcribing hours of footage from an interview?

Hollywood tariffs 100%. Thoughts?

Hey all, would love to know your current fav docu-style directors right now. I’ve been stuck in traditional brand work for a while and it looks like we’re developing some documentary type work so I’d … more

Does anyone have advice on getting a gig? I’m at wits end after a dozen interviews with no offers.. I’m actually starting to question my value at this point.

Hey friends! I’m looking for a solid activation partner based in Austin, TX for a fun project. Nothing too complicated, but we’ll likely need some light fabrication, lighting, signage, brand ambassado… more

Does anyone have any resources they’d recommend for Zoom pitching or live pitching creative ideas in general?

I’d love to strengthen this part of my process.

Looking for a partner to help fabricate some large foam (or plastic) people for an activation. Typically, I would tap one of our amazing experiential partners, but our budget is pretty tight and I wan… more

Best production-budget friendly places to stay in Vancouver for a shoot?

When it comes to selling a director upstream to the client during a triple bid, do you prefer a very polished treatment from a director who had a small team of people (writer, treatment designer, etc.… more

At the end of the month I’m headed to an offshore shoot in EU, and my spouse wants to come over a down weekend since it falls on my birthday. Have any of you done this as a freelancer? I feel like I’l… more

Would love a connect at Discord for a role I’m applying for 🙏 would really appreciate any help connecting with you or anyone in production/digital teams.

So what are we doing?

Pretty tough getting a job.

Does anyone have any recommendations for small vendors that specialize at intersection between building 3D video assets but also digital like landing pages/banners?

The 3D creative will essentially need to rolled… more

What are agencies charging for awards reels? Like a Clios reel.

What are you folks budgeting for union voiceover?

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I'm in-house and was just sent an estimate that's pretty shocking: about double what I… more

EP client side versus at an agency — how are they the same? How do they differ? Which do you prefer and why?

any indie shops looking for a mid level BA manager?

Ad Agency Production to Game Production.
Anyone here made that switch?

I’ve been in ad agency production for a min now, but game production has always been something I’ve been curious about. Has anyone … more

I asked another similar question but a reply made me think about what I’m really asking: is there still a viable biz model to be a production vendor for agencies. ? Or is the only path direct to clien… more

Question for you all: what’s the best place to be right now? Ad agency or production company? I mean as far as what has long term prospects. I have been with both. Who will be most affected by indu… more

I’ve got a steady freelance gig right now that pays $550/day, but no benefits, no PTO, and every sick day hits my wallet. Just got offered a staff job at $85k/year with healthcare, time off, and a rea… more

I’m a post-production supervisor in Austin making $78k. I’m managing 5–6 projects at a time, leading a small team, juggling tight delivery schedules, and regularly clocking 50+ hour weeks. I like the … more

Wondering if anyone foresees or is experiencing production issues with all the tariff nonsense going on?

Our company just did a massive reorg, and now production reports to… marketing. No offense, but they genuinely don’t understand our workflows, timelines, or how many people it takes to pull off what w… more

Looking for a top-tier freelance commercial director that does cars and people well. Someone super visual with a strong POV that can get authentic performances out of people and amazing visuals of the… more

Some of the best people I’ve worked with in production didn’t go to film school, don’t have big-name studios on their resume, and wouldn’t win a networking contest. But they show up early, stay late, … more

Need San Fransisco DPs!! Drop those names 🤝

After 10 years in production, I finally opened a 401(k) and started contributing… just in time for the market to tank. Classic timing. Honestly, I still feel like I deserve a trophy—no one teaches you… more

Any recs for makeup artists near Boston? Needed for a male athlete/celeb

I’m LA-based, I work for one of the best-known music production libraries and a huge part of my job is connecting with producers and buying ya’ll coffees-lunches-dinners-drinks or taking you out to se… more

Are there any new resources that are helping to fill the hole of Free the Work / Bid Black, etc?

Working fast doesn’t mean you’re good—it just means you’re used to chaos. I’d rather work with someone methodical and clear than a “rockstar” who turns everything into a last-minute scramble. Why is t… more

I was hired as a coordinator at $62k, but lately I've been managing a crew of 8 freelancers, building schedules, fielding client feedback—basically doing everything a producer does, without the ti… more

How do you know when it’s time to leave a “good” job? My role is stable, my coworkers are decent, but I haven’t learned anything new in a year. I feel like I’m stagnating, but everyone says how “lucky… more