The Disappearance of TSG Casting and Talent Status
In the busy and exciting world of talent agencies, where people chase their dreams and start their careers, there’s a big buzz about TSG Casting and Talent Status, two agencies that supposedly just disappeared. This article will look into what
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
NISI MASA alleged conflicts of interests under the tenure of Wim Vanacker
Favouritism and conflict of interest at NISI MASA, now known as “European Short Pitch”, under the tenure of Wim Vanacker. The information presented below is part of a wider story in which a couple of dozen people effectively “contro
Revolving Doors At The Israeli Film Funds Headed by Noa Regev, Film Council member Osnat Bukofzer Alleged Conflict of Interest and more
חברי תעשיית הקולנוע הישראלית שיש להם מידע נוסף על שחיתות בקרנות, במיוחד בקרן רבינוביץ ועל דלתות מסתובבות בין מועצת הקולנוע לתפקידים בקרן
CASE STUDY: Statistically Significant Gender Bias at The Jerusalem Film Lab
Recent reports have brought to light concerns regarding gender bias at The Jerusalem Film Lab’s 10th lab event, held in 2020. (Another case from 2024 is reported here) Statistical analysis indicates a probability of 99.984% for gender-based bia
Conflit d’intérêts entache le prix de la Palme d’Or 2019 du court métrage “La distance entre le ciel et nous” de Vasilis Kekatos
Figures clés liées au film grec primé Une révélation surprenante fait surface : de nouvelles preuves suggèrent qu’un conflit d’intérêts a entaché la sélection officielle du Festival de Cannes 2019 pour les courts métrages et le
Conflict of Interest Taints 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or Award for The Distance Between Us and the Sky by Vasilis Kekatos, Guillaume Dreyfus, Eleni Kossyfidou
Key Figures Connected in Award-Winning Greek Film Evidence suggests a conflict of interest marred the 2019 Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection for Short Films, and the award itself. The Palme d’Or went to the Greek short film ‘
Σύγκρουση συμφερόντων αμαυρώνει το βραβείο Χρυσού Φοίνικα του Φεστιβάλ Καννών για το 2019 για την ελληνική ταινία μικρού μήκους Η απόσταση ανάμεσα στον ουρανό κι εμάς του Βασίλη Κεκάτου.
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Questions concerning a Producer working for the selection committee at Cannes
Mélissa Malinbaum holds dual roles that potentially generate an alleged conflict of interest within the realm of film production and festival adjudication. She is a member of the Cannes Film Festival short film committee while simultaneously serving
CASE STUDY – Producer & Festival Decision Maker – Dominique Welinski’s Multiple Conflict of Interests Roles in the Industry
A more recent (May 2025) article about this subject was published here. Dominique Welinski maintains a multitude of influential roles within the film industry, generating a potential conflict of interest. She holds the dual position of curator and pr
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
INJKT Social Group
A cautionary tale about the INJKT Social Group has allegedly been circulating among a group of individuals who have had unpleasant experiences with the company. One person, who worked for them for about 2.5 weeks in November, shared their story. On t
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
Ballpark Films
Reported individual: Mark Thomas A filmmaker whose film was distributed by Mark Thomas of Ballpark Films in the UK, allegedly based in Sheffield, had a negative experience with the distributor. In 2013, the distributor had promised to distribute the
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
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
Anay Bose
The victim, who goes by the name of the complainant, had a recent experience with what they consider to be theft after hiring an animator named Anay Bose to allegedly work on their short animated script. The complainant found Anay Bose on Facebook, w
Floodlight Broadcasting Network
Reported individuals: Evelyn Olamere Obahor The history of a production company called Floodlight Broadcasting Network has emerged, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes drama of one of its failed projects. In a bid to recruit a new team for her se
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
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