Date: 2011-05-11, 7:48PM PDT
Well .. people have been absolutley [sic] stumped on why their posts have been getting flagged. personally I do not flag, I just skip them if they are ridiculous. However, This is just a hunch but... I have a feeling (if you havent figured out by now) that people are really sick of not being paid for the work that they do. This is not a hobby for the people you are seeking to help you with your project. Its a career... their income! The fact that you have a project that you "care about so much" but are unwilling to pay the people that it takes to make it happen is very unreasonable!. in fact its down right selfish! If you want to make a movie, short film, commercial, photoshoot, happen. I suggest you do your homework and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry. chicken parmesan and a fun experience DONT PAY THE BILLS. I do not care if it is a student film. I know for a fact that you have a budget. You pay an average of $30,000 to go to AFI (which I have worked on even 1st year films and have gotten paid) etc, yet its funny how some student films can pay but others cant....... Ive done film professionally for 6 years and I am %100 percent positive that you have the money to pay you just find some departments not that important. people are not buying it anymore. sorry.
Location: All Over
Compensation: this knowlege [sic] will help you get paid
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Flag all offers below minimum wage
Date: 2011-04-26, 2:03PM PDT
I think its time to put a stop to the slave labor producers think they can get away with based on "opportunity".
There is plenty of opportunity in LA, and producers can get free help will continue to seek free help if we let them.
Basically, this is driving down all the rates that were decent about 3-4 years ago.
If you want to be paid more, you have to stand firm. Dont think that deferred pay will pay out, because 99% of the time, it doesnt.
Low budget is becoming an excuse. It makes me sick to be told low budget and them walk on set with three red packages...
Location: Anywhere
Compensation: Yes please
I think its time to put a stop to the slave labor producers think they can get away with based on "opportunity".
There is plenty of opportunity in LA, and producers can get free help will continue to seek free help if we let them.
Basically, this is driving down all the rates that were decent about 3-4 years ago.
If you want to be paid more, you have to stand firm. Dont think that deferred pay will pay out, because 99% of the time, it doesnt.
Low budget is becoming an excuse. It makes me sick to be told low budget and them walk on set with three red packages...
Location: Anywhere
Compensation: Yes please
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
RE: Crew for director reel: 1st AC, Grip, Boom, PAs
Date: 2011-01-18, 2:40AM PST
*AHEM* So waitasecond, you want a buncha people to come out and bust their tushies so you can hope to get a slick little "action reel" piece to land you some industry work? And you DON'T PLAN ON PAYING these people?! Seriously, what are they gonna get out of it -- it's a director's reel, fool! Yeah, it's hard times for everybody right now but for jeezas sake, have a conscience, friendo. None of these people you want for the project will get anything out of working on a showpiece for your work -- it's a dead end project for everybody but you and the actors. For reals. You can go and tell that, homeboy.
Original post:
Great opportunity to work with an experienced director on a short ACTION SCENE teaser for Director's reel.
One evening shoot Sat 1/22/11 from 7pm to 1am, to be shot in Santa Clarita. No pay on this particular shoot; however this shoot will be the demo for future actor‚s reel shoots that will be paying projects. This will be a great opportunity to gain experience and earn a credit with a valid job title that might help you get add‚l work.
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA (1ST AC) - Responsible for setting up camera, lenses & filters and pulling camera focus as it is shooting.
PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER / BOOM OP - Responsible for recording all sound during filming (equipment provided by the producers.)
KEY GRIP - Help set up location as needed; in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS (PAs) - Two production assistants needed. If you don‚t have the specific skills described in the key crew positions but want to learn some or all of these, being a PA is the way to go. You will be exposed to all aspects of the production process.
No pay. Credit and copy will be provided to all cast and crew.
CONTACT
Please email your contact info, resume or note of relevant experience asap. Thanks!
Location: Douchebagistan
*AHEM* So waitasecond, you want a buncha people to come out and bust their tushies so you can hope to get a slick little "action reel" piece to land you some industry work? And you DON'T PLAN ON PAYING these people?! Seriously, what are they gonna get out of it -- it's a director's reel, fool! Yeah, it's hard times for everybody right now but for jeezas sake, have a conscience, friendo. None of these people you want for the project will get anything out of working on a showpiece for your work -- it's a dead end project for everybody but you and the actors. For reals. You can go and tell that, homeboy.
Original post:
Great opportunity to work with an experienced director on a short ACTION SCENE teaser for Director's reel.
One evening shoot Sat 1/22/11 from 7pm to 1am, to be shot in Santa Clarita. No pay on this particular shoot; however this shoot will be the demo for future actor‚s reel shoots that will be paying projects. This will be a great opportunity to gain experience and earn a credit with a valid job title that might help you get add‚l work.
1ST ASSISTANT CAMERA (1ST AC) - Responsible for setting up camera, lenses & filters and pulling camera focus as it is shooting.
PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER / BOOM OP - Responsible for recording all sound during filming (equipment provided by the producers.)
KEY GRIP - Help set up location as needed; in charge of operating the camera dollies and camera cranes.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS (PAs) - Two production assistants needed. If you don‚t have the specific skills described in the key crew positions but want to learn some or all of these, being a PA is the way to go. You will be exposed to all aspects of the production process.
No pay. Credit and copy will be provided to all cast and crew.
CONTACT
Please email your contact info, resume or note of relevant experience asap. Thanks!
Location: Douchebagistan
Friday, January 14, 2011
Unpaid crew wanted
Date: 2011-01-14, 4:01PM PST
Hi. I have no money and an unfinished script. I would like to waste the time of talented actors and crew like you by asking you to spend 8-12 hours with me and my friends trying to make a video that maybe we'll put on YouTube or enter into a film festival or something. There's no money now, of course, but maybe we'll get lucky and maybe someone will give us money later and maybe if we're in the mood we'll share it with you.
Also we might hire you for stuff later if you're cool and easygoing.
Of course you need to have experience and thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Also if you don't have a reel showing stuff that's been on network TV don't bother applying.
I'll tell you more once you apply and then I'll send you to a cool website that me and my friends set up so you can fill out our cool online questionnaire and waste more of your time. Then we'll probably interview you or something at a Starbucks maybe if we feel like it.
Don't worry about reading the script; I can assure you it's way cool. Also we have an A-list star lined up that I sat next to on a plane once that said he might be interested in doing something with me once I told him how cool this project is so we'll definitely get into Sundance and probably get distribution after that.
Let the bidding wars begin!
Also let us know if you can cook or something and it would be great if we could all chip in and bring snacks and stuff. The script is mine, of course, and I won't be changing a word of it never but this will definitely be a group effort.
copy credit meals waste of your time
Location: All over
Hi. I have no money and an unfinished script. I would like to waste the time of talented actors and crew like you by asking you to spend 8-12 hours with me and my friends trying to make a video that maybe we'll put on YouTube or enter into a film festival or something. There's no money now, of course, but maybe we'll get lucky and maybe someone will give us money later and maybe if we're in the mood we'll share it with you.
Also we might hire you for stuff later if you're cool and easygoing.
Of course you need to have experience and thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Also if you don't have a reel showing stuff that's been on network TV don't bother applying.
I'll tell you more once you apply and then I'll send you to a cool website that me and my friends set up so you can fill out our cool online questionnaire and waste more of your time. Then we'll probably interview you or something at a Starbucks maybe if we feel like it.
Don't worry about reading the script; I can assure you it's way cool. Also we have an A-list star lined up that I sat next to on a plane once that said he might be interested in doing something with me once I told him how cool this project is so we'll definitely get into Sundance and probably get distribution after that.
Let the bidding wars begin!
Also let us know if you can cook or something and it would be great if we could all chip in and bring snacks and stuff. The script is mine, of course, and I won't be changing a word of it never but this will definitely be a group effort.
copy credit meals waste of your time
Location: All over
Re: anonymous
Date: 2011-01-14, 2:41AM PST
If you post here looking for crew, and you operate a legitimate production company, you should be willing to disclose your name and the name of your production company and provide a link (imdb or website). Do you expect someone to tell you in a cover letter how much they would love to work for you or your company when they have no idea who you or your company are? I would never submit names of references to anyone who wishes to remain anonymous. Unfortunately, many "producers" and "production companies" that post on craigslist refuse to disclose who they are. This is unprofessional. Period.
Location: Los Angeles
If you post here looking for crew, and you operate a legitimate production company, you should be willing to disclose your name and the name of your production company and provide a link (imdb or website). Do you expect someone to tell you in a cover letter how much they would love to work for you or your company when they have no idea who you or your company are? I would never submit names of references to anyone who wishes to remain anonymous. Unfortunately, many "producers" and "production companies" that post on craigslist refuse to disclose who they are. This is unprofessional. Period.
Location: Los Angeles
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Seeking Academy Nominated Director
Date: 2010-12-26, 12:23PM PST
Searching for Academy Nominated Director
Established Producers are seeking an Academy Award Nominated (not winning though) Director to direct our "brilliant" screenplay. We have name talent attached... just so you know that we are serious. Hint: Bobby De Niro's 3rd cousin, someone that claims to be related to the Busey family, and a girl that says she knows Brittany Spears from her dad's old ice cream shop in Venice Beach, from a few years ago, before he closed it down. Just to name a few.
Our producers have made such shows for Lifetime Channel, such as "Coyote Club: Old & Sexy", "Large Depressed Family", and "Diner Boyfriend Drunk". Lifetime didn't air the shows, but they did think about it. All trailers/teasers are available on the prestigious YouTube. One of the producers is from the Big Apple and the other is from some school in Salt Lake City that nobody really cares about- meaning Big Time! So we will only accept SERIOUS INQUIRIES!
This an UNPAID INTERNSHIP POSITION. You will receive IMDB credit, some food and make great contacts! Only Academy Nominated Directors may apply. The film must be shot in 24-hours, our script is as good as "Paranormal In-activity", and we must be able to use your house and maybe your girlfriend's house as locations for shooting.
This will be shot on the Red One, because our so called cinematographer knows absolutely nothing about exposing film. He does assure us that it will look just as good as "Public Enemies". Everybody is doing this project because they really care.
Location: Hollywood!
Compensation: Great Contacts and more IMDB Credits! Future work with A-List Talent and New Yorkers!
Searching for Academy Nominated Director
Established Producers are seeking an Academy Award Nominated (not winning though) Director to direct our "brilliant" screenplay. We have name talent attached... just so you know that we are serious. Hint: Bobby De Niro's 3rd cousin, someone that claims to be related to the Busey family, and a girl that says she knows Brittany Spears from her dad's old ice cream shop in Venice Beach, from a few years ago, before he closed it down. Just to name a few.
Our producers have made such shows for Lifetime Channel, such as "Coyote Club: Old & Sexy", "Large Depressed Family", and "Diner Boyfriend Drunk". Lifetime didn't air the shows, but they did think about it. All trailers/teasers are available on the prestigious YouTube. One of the producers is from the Big Apple and the other is from some school in Salt Lake City that nobody really cares about- meaning Big Time! So we will only accept SERIOUS INQUIRIES!
This an UNPAID INTERNSHIP POSITION. You will receive IMDB credit, some food and make great contacts! Only Academy Nominated Directors may apply. The film must be shot in 24-hours, our script is as good as "Paranormal In-activity", and we must be able to use your house and maybe your girlfriend's house as locations for shooting.
This will be shot on the Red One, because our so called cinematographer knows absolutely nothing about exposing film. He does assure us that it will look just as good as "Public Enemies". Everybody is doing this project because they really care.
Location: Hollywood!
Compensation: Great Contacts and more IMDB Credits! Future work with A-List Talent and New Yorkers!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Editor, Sound Guy, Steadicam operator etc
Date: 2010-12-12, 12:48AM PST
Hey we are a starting company looking for slave labor... that's right, we DONT pay for work. We try to take advantage of people out there who dont know what they are doing, just because we dont care about our productions...
We need steadicam guys.. ZERO PAY!!! HELL YEAH
We need editors... ZERO PAY, but you get to give us your work for free... HELL YEAH!!
We need other crew.... ZERO PAY!!! BUT, BUT, you get a chance to give us your blood, sweat and tears FOR FREE!!! HELL YEAH!!
That's how we roll... we are like many other idiots, who think they will get good work for free, or next to no money...
YOU CAN CLEAN OUR FEATURE FILM called the Turd, PUN INTENDED... because it is a turd...!!
Location: Nupaie
Compensation: FREE!! HELL YEAH!!
Hey we are a starting company looking for slave labor... that's right, we DONT pay for work. We try to take advantage of people out there who dont know what they are doing, just because we dont care about our productions...
We need steadicam guys.. ZERO PAY!!! HELL YEAH
We need editors... ZERO PAY, but you get to give us your work for free... HELL YEAH!!
We need other crew.... ZERO PAY!!! BUT, BUT, you get a chance to give us your blood, sweat and tears FOR FREE!!! HELL YEAH!!
That's how we roll... we are like many other idiots, who think they will get good work for free, or next to no money...
YOU CAN CLEAN OUR FEATURE FILM called the Turd, PUN INTENDED... because it is a turd...!!
Location: Nupaie
Compensation: FREE!! HELL YEAH!!
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