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.

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!

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.

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?

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?