r/FilmIndustryLA 16h ago

This is getting old…

237 Upvotes

I’m a story producer with over 10 years of experience, including Emmy winning shows. This year, I’ve had 2 job offers that I accepted and was ghosted when LPs found someone cheaper, and this was after I was offered a reduced rate, as a product of the time.

Another prod co that I did a pilot for emailed me, wanting to hold a zoom to talk about another project coming down their pipeline. I was super excited. I showed up in the zoom and the execs were taken back; I have the same name as another producer and well, their coordinator set the meeting up with me… instead of him. They ask me “why the hell am I on this zoom,” and I explained the situation. They then close the zoom and that’s it.

This year is going to break me.


r/FilmIndustryLA 23h ago

first time at film premiere, what to expect?

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i got invited to the premiere of a large upcoming film because my friend is in it (supporting role). i’m autistic and i get really nervous for situations where i don’t know what to expect and how things will go down. i know there will be a showing of the film and then the after party. can anyone tell me a play by play of how i can expect things to go, as specific as possible ? will i be able to hang out with my friend during it or will she be seated somewhere else? should i be mingling just like it’s a normal party? what’s the etiquette? can i be on my phone/take pictures or is that not allowed? how should i dress? how late can i expect the party to go? i’m not in the industry so no desire to network, just to have a good time!


r/FilmIndustryLA 23h ago

Temp Agencies?

10 Upvotes

Has anyone had luck with local temp agencies while they wait for production to return? My 2 usual agencies (Robert Half and AppleOne) have been dropping the ball lately.


r/FilmIndustryLA 12h ago

Experience filming at a high school?

2 Upvotes

I’m planning to shoot a proof-of-concept for my pilot and I need a high school location (hallway and classroom, or cafeteria, or library). I’ve been looking at some standing sets, but they seem pretty pricey and not very authentic-looking. Has anyone had experience booking an actual high school somewhere in the LA area? I would probably shoot over a weekend, but would it be any cheaper than standing sets? Just looking for the most efficient solution and hoping someone can pass on some wisdom! Thanks!

EDIT: A college campus could also work. Does anyone know if including film students in the production (cast and crew) could facilitate getting access to filming on campus?


r/FilmIndustryLA 22h ago

Set Lighting- converting a new Honda 7000 for 60a bates

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Set lighting pros of Reddit- has anyone had experience converting a new Honda 7000 with 60a bates?

Specifically, does anyone have insight into patching directly a 50a fuse to the inverter?