Producers' Happy Hour

Learn how we deal with the clash between crew rates and expectations, the ever-problematic shrinkage of budgets, and the end of the California mask mandate.

Topics: Crew Rates, Budgets, Expectations, Covid Mask Mandate, Stand With Production

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Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

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A labor movement is sweeping the nation. As we kick off 2022, we review the updates regarding Covid in LA & NY, as well as the open letter Los Angeles Department Heads wrote the AICP letting them know that new rates are now 750/725/700 for 10 hours.

We also discuss Stand With Production, its latest efforts, and the AICP response. 

If you want to hear more about the labor movement happening within commercial production teams, please visit http://www.standwithproduction.org

Topics: Crew Rates, Production Department, Union Representation, Labor Movement, Stand With Production

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
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Uncover the Secret World of Film Production: What is it and Why Does it Matter?"

Join us as we take a deep dive into the misunderstood world of film production. From supporting unions to navigating contracts and costs, production plays a crucial role on every film set. But why is this department the only one without union representation? Get ready to have your questions answered and learn what really goes into film production in this must-listen episode.

Topics: Film Production, Film Sets, Union Support, Contract Negotiation, Production Costs

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
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Is film production broken? Tune in to find out in our latest episode where we dive into the topic, with Cathy Scorsese and Danielle Hinde's perspectives.

Cathy, daughter of Martin Scorsese, works in TV and film and shares her POV on the industry in a recent interview with Business Insider. Meanwhile, Danielle, an Executive Producer, shares her journey in producing a documentary about her struggles with POTS and Dysautonomia, and their connection to "Long Haul" Covid-19. And don't miss our discussion on the Stand With Production GoFundMe, where industry professionals are raising funds to fight for better working conditions.

Get ready for a thought-provoking episode!

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

Are on-set safety measures becoming a thing of the past? In the wake of the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and the growing discontent among production teams, it's time to ask the hard questions. Join us as we explore the state of on-set safety in the film industry and investigate whether greed is putting lives at risk. Listen now to understand the crisis brewing on set and what it means for the future of film production.

Topics: Hylana Hutchins, On-set safety, Film industry, Film production crisis

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

Tick-tock, the countdown to the IATSE strike is on! Will it happen on Monday, October 18th? Tune in to find out.

Get ready for some drama as we follow the IATSE and AMPTP negotiations that could lead to a strike on Monday. As tensions rise, the Art Department IA Locals are preparing their members with a Strike Preparation Checklist. Meanwhile, the industry mourns the loss of Dan Kennedy, founder of Weiden+Kennedy, who passed away at the age of 82.

Topics: IATSE strike, Strike preparation, AMPTP negotiations, Dan Kennedy, Industry mourning

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

The stage is set for the first nationwide strike in IATSE history. 60,000 workers from 36 local unions have spoken and 98% have approved the call to action. Will this be the fight for fair treatment the film and TV industry needs? Get ready for the answers you've been waiting for in this episode as we dive into the IATSE strike, the impact on commercials, and the timeline for when it could all go down. 

Listen now for the insider's look at this historic moment in the world of entertainment.

Topics: IATSE Strike, Film Industry Strike, TV Industry Strike, Nationwide Strike, Fair Treatment Strike

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

Why are film crews struggling to get a good night's sleep? Find out in this episode as we explore the root causes of sleep deprivation in the film industry and the impact it has on the people behind the scenes. Discover the dangerous conditions they work under as they pull 16+ hour days on set and hear the story of Haskell Wexler, who directed a documentary on this issue back in 2006. 

As IATSE prepares for a nationwide strike authorization vote due to failed contract negotiations with the AMPTP, it's time to delve into the sleep crisis in the film industry. Don't miss it.

Who Needs Sleep? on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/63127085

Topics: Film Industry, Sleep Deprivation, Strike Authorization, Haskell Wexler, Crew Conditions

EPISODE GUIDE: Get all the Links and Resources we discuss in this Episode.

FREE RESOURCES WE MADE FOR YOU:

🎬 ☑️ The ALL NEW Pre-Production Checklist:

☎️ 🎥 Need Career Advice? Have a Production Question? Book OFFICE HOURS with US

🎞️ 🎦 Think Pre-Production is ALL You Need to Master? You are MISSING A STEP! Get our Audio Bonus Here

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Branding & Design Specialist
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com

Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over Talent and Actor. Listen to his VO reels here:
www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect with Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

Are we witnessing the birth of a new labor movement? Join us as we delve into the latest IATSE contract negotiations and examine what it means for the future of the film industry. With the recent attention drawn to burnout culture, it's time to ask if it's time for a change.

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Topics: Labor Movement, Film Industry, IATSE Contract Negotiations, Burnout Culture, Future of Business Redefinition

Credits
Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com
Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over artist and voiceover actor.
Check out his VO work here: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect With Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com

Join us on a heartfelt journey as we pay tribute to a beloved person in the NY commercial production world. We say goodbye to Greg Peterson, a beloved figure who left a lasting impact on those who knew him. In this episode, we sit down with Sister Christian, a close friend of GP, to share memories, laughter, and tears as we remember and celebrate his life.

Don't miss this emotional tribute to a true gem in the industry.

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Credits
Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Eric Beels - Editor
www.difmix.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
www.lawrencetlewis.com
Lawrence is also a professional Voice Over artist and voiceover actor.
Check out his VO work here: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Connect With Us!
www.producershappyhourgroup.com