The Producer - Support for photo production industry professionals

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.

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!

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.

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.

While it may sound idyllic to be in charge of your schedule on a daily basis, the reality, as almost any freelance worker can tell you, is that having that kind of freedom can also be a pitfall if you’re not prone to diligent self-discipline by nature.  In short, sometimes as freelancers, we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to boundaries around our time management. Over time, I’ve set up my own helpful tips, tricks & hacks to maximize my daily productivity.

As a freelancer or business owner, you may have felt the pain of higher tax liabilities in the past.  Often, business owners shoulder a heavier tax burden as their earnings are taxed twice - once as business earnings, and then again as personal wages. This year, though, if you are an owner of an LLC or S-corporation, partner, sole proprietor or gig economy worker, you might just get a break.

Tax season got you a little stressed?  Yeah, us too. US tax code is complicated and the laws can certainly feel like a moving target, particularly after a complete overhaul in 2017 that goes into effect for 2018 filings. While we certainly don’t have all the answers, we’ve scoured the internet for a handful of the best tax tips for freelance and production professionals that we think will get you off to a good start.  

The Producer offers sustainability tips for helping production professionals make a positive impact on their community in the New Year.

Are you still looking for that perfect gift for your favorite producer?  We’ve got to admit - we’re a rare breed of humans and can be difficult to shop for.

Whether you’re a puzzled family member, or a collaborator trying to find the balance between thoughtful and professional, we’ve got a list of can’t-miss gift ideas to get you through the holiday season. Your producer will thank you!

Gezellig - It may very well be the most useful word to learn while in the Netherlands, as it has the widest application.

Professionalism, attention to detail, and a solid work ethic: Cape Town Food Stylist, Emma Wilson shares the qualities she looks for when hiring assistants.

Cape Town Food Stylist, Emma Wilson shares her tool kit “must-haves” that help her perform modern-day alchemy on set.

Tax season is around the corner, read Anne & Janet's tips.

THE 1099 FILING DEADLINE IS APPROACHING

Sets by Sara owner gives her two cents on the benefits of having an agent

Anne Ross discusses her essential tools of the trade

Stylist Elysha Lenkin shares her tips on how to find grace in the grind

 NYC Hairstylist Eric R. Williams talks about having representation.

WE'RE HIRING - EDITORIAL & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN. We’re looking for a highly efficient, organized and enthusiastic individual to fill a central role in assisting with THEPRODUCER.COM editorial content & research in our NoHo offices.

Lindsay Borgna shares her learnings on being a production assistant & shares her journey from Chicago to NYC.