Unions & Guilds
We Have a Deal: AMPTP reaches a Tentative 3-Year Deal With the Animation Guild
A Production.Ink Industry News round-up before Thanksgiving and a focus on the new Animation Guild labor deal
(UPDATE) Your iPhone is Hollywood: The Evan Shapiro Interview, Part 2
Part 2 of the Production.ink Interview with Media Cartographer, Evan Shapiro on how to thrive in the New Normal in Hollywood
Where to Shoot: Top 10 States with the Best Tax Profiles
Which states to film in for the greatest money back, and how to get it.
The End of the Summer of (Labor) Love
A Post Mortem on the TV & Film Industry's Summer Labor Deals from Jonathan Turner, Esq.
SPECIAL BULLETIN: IATSE Basic, Videotape & ASA Deals - Dates, Bulletins, Wage Charts & MOAs
Finally, some good news on the labor negotiations.
From Flexible to Frustrating: The Yin & Yang of Hiring Freelancers in TV/Film Production
What to consider when hiring freelancers for your crew.
Wise Counsel: Expert Advice from a Production Lawyer
You need production counsel or you’re risking problems down the road with labor, permits, copyrights, and financials that will sink your production. We talked to Michael A. Tenzer, Esq., how production teams should be working with counsel.
Drone Cinematography 101: Boost Creativity and Cut Costs in Film Production
Make your visuals spectacular. Here are key benefits and tips for getting started with drones.
On Location: Inside TV and Film Location Scouting
An interview with Dave Clark, a leading film and TV location scout.
Hollywood’s New Algorithm: How AI is Impacting Production (& Even Wrote this Headline)
How AI will change production—and our jobs.
