Maia Films
If you’re considering working with Maia Films, it’s important to be aware of its reputation. Maia Films allegedly emerged from the ashes of Spectrecom Films and appears to have taken on some of the negative practices of its predecessor. A
Stormlight Media
A cautionary tale involves an Art Director who recently worked with Stormlight Media on a shoot for a couple of short promo videos. During the shoot, a small amount of paint allegedly came off the wall of one of the sets. After the shoot, the product
RK Switch
The writer of this message is allegedly warning music video makers about a client they had a negative experience with. The client, known as RK Switch, allegedly hired the writer to make a music video, which they completed and sent a first draft to th
Floodlight Broadcasting Network
Reported individual: Evelyn Olamere Obahor Evelyn Olamere Obahor, a filmmaker, allegedly approached the person in question to help recruit for her new series called CHANNEL 52 after her DOP, Sound operator, and director dropped out. Desperate for som
Grofilm
Reported individuals: Martin Grof If you are approached by Grofilm or Martin Grof, be wary of potential non-payment for services rendered. One individual reported not being paid for their work as a Production Designer on a low-budget sci-fi feature f
Castle Valley Films / Golden Crab Productions
Reported individual: Karim Prince Tshibangu / Alsan Parvez There is an alleged warning about Castle Valley Films / Golden Crab Productions, owned by Karim Prince Tshibangu and Alsan Parvez, based in Pinewood. They are currently working on a fil
Picture Farms
A company called Picture Farms has been allegedly refusing to pay most of their crew, citing that their client, PG Tips, has not paid them yet. The content filmed back in September has already been posted on various social media platforms. The accoun
Chrystal Rose
Update: Chrystal Rose disputed the allegations in a comment submitted to the site. She said she had paid Ms Maffei for initial scheduling work, had only a letter of commitment rather than cleared funds, and therefore would not issue BECTU contracts b
Ralle/Moov Group
Based in Bicester, the person in question, a freelancer, had provided services to a production company called Ralle/Moov and had issued an invoice with a payment due date of February 25th, 2022. However, the payment was allegedly not received on time
Mohan Nadaar
Mohan Nadaar is an individual who has an alleged reputation for unreliable and dishonest behavior. He has allegedly recently left the country, leaving behind unpaid bills, including those owed to Ian Clarke, the crew, and various locations. Mohan had
Defected and The Remedy Project
A director allegedly warns others to be cautious when dealing with Defected (music label) and their daughter label The Remedy Project. She allegedly directed a music video for them on a low budget and tight deadline but was then allegedly ghosted dur
Speed Records
A person shares her experience with the alleged Indian film company ‘Speed Records’. ‘Speed Records’ had come to Birmingham to shoot the wedding engagement scene for the film “Daddy Cool Munde Fool 2” in August 201
Alian Forester
A warning about Alian Forester was allegedly shared, describing him as a “vile man.” It was allegedly revealed that two underage girls had attended a sports legging shoot with Forester but were allegedly asked to remove all their clothes,
Panto Live and Going Live TV
Reported individual: Tom Sefton In the story, the liquidation of Panto Live and Going Live TV is allegedly highlighted by someone who wants to bring attention to the situation. According to this person, several crew members have not been paid, and so
Nouveau Media
Reported individual: Peter Wilson Peter Wilson, the notorious chancer, has been running a scam for years, leaving a trail of debt behind him. He has now allegedly disappeared, leaving many creditors out of pocket and searching for him. Feedback
Naio Nails
The person allegedly created social media content for Naio Nails, a company located in Stockton in the North East, for a period of five years. Although not directly related to film or TV, the company is allegedly currently seeking another video conte
Leon Butler
The person was allegedly stiffed by Leon Butler, a producer, for kit hire costs amounting to 12.5k, along with legal fees. However, before the person could obtain a CCJ against them, the company allegedly went into administration. Camilla Storey was
Going Live TV
The company has been allegedly liquidated leaving the crew unpaid. Feedback and CorrectionsIf you believe your or company’s name was listed on this website unjustly, please CONTACT US.
Robbie Drake
This person allegedly failed to pay for work. Although he told the production team that he allegedly overspent on the budget, there is a significant amount of evidence to suggest otherwise. He also made alleged unauthorized purchases using the budget
Phillipe Martinez
Philippe, who has a history of Film-related fraud charges, allegedly continues to produce films unethically. As a result, many crew members and vendors who had invested weeks in pre-production and shooting have not received their full or partial paym
Ryan Levon Roman and Angelis Martinez
Ryan Levon Roman and Angelis Martinez allegedly rent cameras for long periods and never pay for them or return them. A major red flag is that they do not have production insurance as they’ve allegedly already been banned by the insurance companies.
Jay Nidharshana
Community members should be aware of Jay Nidharshana (Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/jay.nidharshana) who is allegedly claiming to cast actors and models for a shoot. Jay asks for a “verification fee” to be paid in advance before the s
Hood Up Films
Reported individual: Stephen Patrick Kenny In the story, a filmmaker named Stephen Patrick Kenny, who runs alleged Hood Up Films in Ireland is being highlighted by someone who wants to make people aware of his alleged actions. According to this perso
Studio Cypherpunk
In the story, a warning is allegedly issued to anyone considering working for Studio Cypherpunk, which is run by Hashim AlShubbar and Ida Thomasdotter. Many freelancers, including themselves, have allegedly not been paid for their work on a project c
Andrew Smith
In the story, a person warns others not to use Andrew Smith’s alleged company. According to their account, Smith allegedly recruits people but doesn’t pay them for their work. The person claims that Smith still owes them £3500 for work t
Kennington Creative Group
During a casual browse on Mandy.com, a popular job posting website for the film industry, an individual comes across several job posts from alleged “Kennington Creative Group.” However, they recognize this as another name for Spectrecom,
Flex Singh
A talent agent shares a cautionary tale about a director named Flex Singh. Singh had approached his client through an acting casting service and allegedly requested an audition for a role in his feature film filming in Norfolk. After discussing fees
The National Youth Film Academy.
A mentor at The National Youth Film Academy last year is currently facing alleged payment delays. Despite her efforts, the CEO has been consistently ignoring her attempts to communicate. She has been asked not to go public in order to receive payment
Life Begins Films
Potential customers and industry professionals should be cautious of Life Begins Films and its producer, Leon Butler, who has been accused of non-payment for kit hire and legal fees totaling 12.5k. The company reportedly went into administration befo
Jeremy Borison, Layne Austin Simescu, and Yuchen Ma
The crew hiring practices of Jeremy Borison, Layne Austin Simescu, and Yuchen Ma have come under scrutiny as they were allegedly hired for a feature film with an already low budget of $250 per day for 17 days. After agreeing to the terms and signing