7 Powerful Books on Diversity & Inclusion

7 Powerful Books on Diversity & Inclusion

Need new stuff to read? Enjoy The Producer’s picks on 7 beautiful, powerful books regarding Diversity & Inclusion. Not only an interesting read but a powerful impact on how we perceive society and take action in our micro-cosmos. If you’ve read one of the books: let us know how you liked it & share with friends.

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Industry Fundraisers Benefitting COVID-19 Relief

Industry Fundraisers Benefitting COVID-19 Relief

Over the past few weeks, there have been countless fundraising efforts benefitting COVID-19 relief. The way that the photo community has stepped up, offering their works for sale in various formats & initiatives, has been inspiring. From fundraisers that support frontline medical workers, to those that directly benefit the crew members who worked on an image, the number of initiatives has been staggering & the impact impressive.

Read on for a list of fundraisers where you can help!

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Your (anonymous) Horrible, Heroic, & Helpful Production Stories!

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We’re kicking off the new year by reflecting on years past. Yes, we work in a fun, dynamic fast-paced industry, but let’s be honest… sometimes things get crazy!

Yep, being in media production can be fun. 
It can also be a total sh*tshow. 

Over the past 15 years, I’ve gathered my share of stories. Ranging from the hilarious, to the “can you believe this actually happened?!”. And I’ve learned a lot along the way. 

What’s the most disastrous thing you’ve witnessed on a production/shoot? Have you ever made a mistake, that was a critical learning moment for your next shoot or production? We want to hear your wildest stories!

You can submit anonymously here.

Nope, you don’t need to be a producer to submit a story. 
Yes, you do need to be in this industry. 
No, you don’t need to be a great writer. 
Yes, you can anonymously share your story. 

SAMPLE PROMPTS:

  • What’s the most disastrous thing you’ve witnessed on a production/shoot?

  • Ever make a mistake, that was a critical learning moment for your next shoot or production

  • Have a memory that was traumatic at the moment, but now you can laugh about it?

Please share your stories and feel free to SPREAD THE WORD by sharing this fun series with others in the industry!

Cave Day: Mono-tasking is the New Multi-tasking

Cave Day: Mono-tasking is the New Multi-tasking

I cherish the feeling of marking an item on my to-do list as "complete," and feel drained when things are lingering.  Although this might be true for work tasks, my own personal projects have been taking a back seat to work. Time to fix that!

I’ve been hearing about Cave Day for the past year and decided that their new half-day Cave Day offering would be the perfect opportunity to dedicate some time back to my own projects.

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Industry Action Alert - Close the Labor Law Loophole for Print

Industry Action Alert - Close the Labor Law Loophole for Print

We have a chance to close the loophole in the Labor Law for Print Productions. We are reaching out to our community to ask for your help to change this law by sending a letter of support by Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 (see photo for a sample letter, which can be quickly altered).

Read on for the text of an email from Heather Lynn at Prime Casting that was forwarded to us. This email contains a great explanation of this law, its negative effects on the community, and why it’s important to act now to change it.

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