Changing Names, Not Behaviour: Inside the LHC Scandal (The Disappearance of TSG Casting)
By Alexa Morden In 2024, Film Industry Watch published a piece titled “The Disappearance of TSG Casting and Talent Status: A Tale of Uncertainty and Loss”, which raised important questions about the sudden vanishing of an agency that left some ac
UK: Construction Crew Left Unpaid on Major TV Projects, Helix 3D Faces Liquidation
Paramount Steps In; Tom Hardy Offers to Cover Missing Wages A group of more than 40 set builders and scenic painters are alleging that they have been left unpaid for work on two major television projects, the working title “Fixer” and a separate
I Was Swindled By the Film Industry
Good day, I played a very tiny role in a movie many years ago. I was told this film would play once on NBC in a t.v. miniseries. I was later without compensation after the film played hundreds of times since the first showing on NBC. Ann Rule (Wr
Damian Chapa – Alleged Non-Payment
Posted with author name with permission: I have been acting professionally as a actor in film and TV for 16 years. I have seen racism, homophobia, sexual harassment and other abusive behavior, and con artists who scam investors of tens of thousands
Flickerfest Australia – Alleged Misconduct
We received the following email, we’re posting it as is. Please note that this is a non verified claim and should be treated as such, but these are the type of stories that we often hear about, from all over the world: “I was meant to be
Bectu list of alleged failures to properly observe obligations to members (UK) – December 2023
Bectu (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union) has been made aware of alleged failures to properly observe obligations to members by the companies and individuals set out below. All members are advised in their own interest to
Unpaid Wages at The National Youth Film Academy: A Mentor’s In-Depth Account
The National Youth Film Academy, a name that once inspired confidence in film and media education, now faces serious allegations. A mentor has come forward with claims of unpaid wages and a lack of responsiveness from the leadership. This comprehensi
Navigating Payment Challenges: Freelancing in the Film Industry
In the dynamic world of freelancing within the film industry, professionals often encounter a mix of opportunities and challenges. One such challenge is ensuring that you are compensated fairly and promptly for your services. Unfortunately, not every
Examining Freelancer Relations at Ruckus Marketing
In the world of marketing and advertising, Ruckus Marketing is a name that has garnered attention, but not always for the right reasons. While they may have a talented team, a darker side of the company has recently come to light. Freelancers who hav
Callan Allen
Cautionary note to anyone considering working with Callan Allen. Several individuals, including myself, have worked on his previous film ‘Clued Up’, and over the past several months, he has engaged in dishonest behavior by lying, refusing
Prospect (Bectu)
The person in question was allegedly in a dispute with an Irish production company over unpaid invoices. When they raised the issue with their union, Prospect (Bectu), they were told that the contract they had been issued with was poorly defined, and
OMG Media
Reported individual: Neil Garrett Neil Garrett, the Executive Producer at OMG Media, was confronted by Bea about the delay in payment for her invoice after 40 days. Bea was surprised and frustrated by the delay and allegedly asked Neil for an e
Deren Stevens
The story begins with the person in question, a fight choreographer, who was allegedly recommended for a job on a two-part drama by a trusted actor friend. Despite not checking the production team’s credentials thoroughly, the person in questio
Genlock Films Limited
During the pre-production phase of an indie film called “Genlock Films,” the director and crew were excitedly preparing for the upcoming shoot. The cast and crew had allegedly been promised contracts with investors for the film’s fu
Quiet Voice Pictures
Reported individual: Michael I Worked on a feature named “His Master’s Voice” with Michael. The film was released in 2018, yet I, the cast & crew have allegedly not been paid. Michael created a company called Quiet Voice Pictures just befor
Uday Ananthan
If you’re a freelancer in the film industry, it’s important to be aware of potential risks when dealing with new clients. One director to watch out for is Uday Ananthan, who has been allegedly reported to engage freelancers for projects a
Wayne Streak
Those who are approached by Wayne Streak should be cautious, as he and his partner, who allegedly organized Southampton Comicon, absconded with all the event’s funds halfway through the day. Special guests, including renowned Hollywood producer
Sheerluxe
It’s important to be cautious when working with production companies, as some may refuse to pay for services rendered. Sheerluxe, a company that allegedly produces small fashion promos for its YouTube channel, is one such example. Despite alleg
Luigi Masi
In 2017, a photographer, let’s call them “Photographer X,” was allegedly hired by Luigi Masi, the owner of DSP Cosmetics LTD, to shoot e-commerce and campaign stills. Photographer X dedicated their time and talent to the project, ca
IG: YourMovie_official
The filmmaker , an actor in the entertainment industry, stumbled upon an Instagram account called @YourMovie_official that was running a contest for actors to receive votes and mentions on their posts in order to be cast in a supposed film produced b
DragonFly.co.uk
Reported individuals: Charlie Southall A cautionary tale about Charlie Southall and DragonFly.co.uk has emerged due to their alleged failure to pay invoices. After a year of attempts to contact them, legal action had to be taken in the form of a Smal
POWtv
Reported individual: Rosemary Reed A couple of years ago, the person in question worked on a production called “Driving Force.” However, despite their contribution to the project, they still haven’t allegedly received payment for th
Milwaukee Junction
Reported individual: Don Borza In the world of filmmaking, there are unfortunately some individuals who engage in unprofessional and unethical behavior, leaving a trail of dissatisfaction and financial loss in their wake. One such individual is Don B
Film Volt
Reported individual: Mark Busby The person in question, an individual who had alleged dealings with a company called Film Volt, and a person named Mark Busby, were experiencing intense moments due to their recent interactions with this organization.
M and M Productions
In recent news, there have been reports of financial misconduct by M and M Productions, a production company. Several freelancers and crew members have alleged that they have not been paid for their work, and their emails have been ignored by the com
Uday Ananthan
A freelance worker had an alleged unfortunate experience with a director named Uday Ananthan. They wanted to share their story as a warning to others in the industry. Uday Ananthan allegedly approached the freelancer for a project, and the freelancer
Stormlight Media
A cautionary tale allegedly 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, t
PC
The person in question, a crew member in the entertainment industry, had allegedly experienced a situation where a Production Coordinator (referred to as MS) offered increased pay for an additional shoot time. However, the Line Producer (referred to
Stormlight Media
Reported individual: Jay Alpha / J Alpha Productions / Alpha Red Jay Alpha, also known as J Alpha Productions or Alpha Red, is allegedly under scrutiny by talent agents for potential scam or hoax activities. One client of mine allegedly applied for a
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
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
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
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
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
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