You would think that everyone knows how to get paid for their work. But I’ve been on the receiving end of hundreds of invoices, and it’s now clear that the practice remains a mystery for many. So here are a few tips on how to create, send, and tack an Read more
Note: This article was written prior to the enactment of the AB-5 bill in California. In addition to the information contained below, I encourage you to read this article on Castifi’s blog. If someone has ever given you the option to chose between submitting an invoice or filling a time Read more
No one likes paperwork, especially the fine prints. But when working as a freelancer, it’s worth reading in a contract you sign. Sometimes a deal memo can be very minimal, so you might not see all the details outlined below, but you can always ask questions, and, if you judge Read more
Here’s my attempt at describing how a professional AD department works. Note that you’ll rarely see this kind of system on independent movies or shows. It takes a very experienced AD team to pull this off. Very often, the less experienced crew members just aren’t aware of it, and trying Read more
Acquiring good steady work is never easy. You have to fight your way through the crowd, and sometimes, you’ll end up with steady work that doesn’t really satisfy you. You might find a great job with a reality company, but deep down you’d rather work in scripted content. Or you might Read more
I recently mentioned to a good friend that back when I was an Assistant Director, I wrote a couple long emails to some people who were just getting started in the industry. Since it was apparently decent advice, I thought I’d put it her fore all to see. In this post, Read more