In a triple bid situation, do you call the production companies that did not get the project?

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Yes, or email them. It’s courteous.

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Yes always with no exceptions and if you don’t then you won’t be in the industry very long. The best producers earn their reputation with how they handle those types of conversations. As a producer you should always be building strong relationships and trust. You’ll be calling them again for another job soon enough.

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It should always be a phone conversation. Don't email them.

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110%. I always try to call, and I also try to give some thoughtful feedback.

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Yes. 100%. You do your breakup calls after you inform the company you’re going with that it’s being awarded to them.

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Yes. Jesus. And make it a call, too. Don’t wimp out and send an email unless it’s a last resort because you can’t get ahold of them.

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WK1☝️ it’s a test of character and understanding of the role and landscape that you handle bidding and pitching, in all of its aspects, with the right touch. Directors and production companies often steer clear of projects that have producers with a certain reputation involved. Don’t be one of those. Being the best partner to your production resources while balancing your teams needs is fundamental.

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If you are terrible to work with as a producer counterpart word spreads amongst the production community. Less personality wise usually though not always, and more process wise. If you are a terror on set, if you verbally abuse line producers, if you don’t communicate effectively and are a liability to work with. All of these are extremes but I think we’d be surprised how many “bad” agency producers there are out there. At least from what gets whispered back to me in sharing moments from production side friends.

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unless you are an asshole, yes.

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Yes. It’s a small world try to avoid negativity toward your character and the company you work for. Plus it’s just courteous as they put the time into giving you their perspective on said project. The least you could do is tell them they didn’t get it along with what worked well with their approach.

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All right everyone, OP has been shamed enough ;) but it’s good that s/he asked and didn’t default to avoiding conflict and NOT calling the unawarded.

I didn’t always have a mentor or someone to learn from early in my career; it’s important to be able to ask and learn.

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Had this ghosting experience with Hogarth and will think twice about ever pitching with them again.

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Also had this experience with Hogarth. You are not alone.

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Why is this even a question? - as my mama would say. “Where were you raised boy? You know better than to ask that!”

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Absolutely. Keeps you in good stead with them for potential future projects.

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Always call. Without exception.

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Yes. It’s an integrity move and it’s appreciated. I know, it’s uncomfortable but think of how you’d feel if you interviewed for a job and then got ghosted. I prefer to make an actual phone call because I’m old school, but at the very least, you should immediately send a thoughtful email and invite a discussion. They may have questions that could help them in future bids.

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Yes.

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Yes. 100% Yes

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Always call. If you don’t tell them they’ll figure it out, but have the common courtesy to pick up the phone and call them. They’ve spent time putting together their bid and also time and money into developing a treatment. This is a small community and people talk. If you get a reputation, you won’t last long.

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Why is this even a question?

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Not all do call but it certainly is the professional and courteous thing to do. Jerky not too.

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