Film Investment Scams: The Risks Are Rising Across Asia
By Film Industry Watch Staff A sprawling case in China has laid bare how easily film-finance pitches can turn into financial traps for ordinary investors. In February 2024, Chinese authorities disclosed an alleged film investment fraud that deceived
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
Omladinski Film Festival Sarajevo: Mounting Allegations of Non-Payment, Intimidation & Financial Mismanagement
July 19th – in response to this post, the festival sent us an email, posted here. We want to thank the reader that brought this issue to our attention. Please continue to contact us anonymously if you have anything to report. The Omladinski Fil
Out of the Shadows: Milcho Manchevski. Exposes Macedonia’s ‘Film Mafia’
By Mark Worth – Southeast Europe Coalition on Whistleblower Protection Milcho Manchevski is accustomed to walking down red carpets. Over his 30-year career, the Macedonian director and writer has been nominated for an Academy Award, won the Gol
Guy Flintham sentenced to 6 years for fraud over unauthorised investment scheme
Press Releases First published: 17/05/2024 Last updated: 17/05/2024 Following a hearing at Southwark Crown Court, Guy Flintham, 46, was today sentenced to 6 years for fraud. On 19 February 2024, Mr Flintham pleaded guilty to fraud
WorldFest-Houston Film Festival 2024 – Cancelling screenings, no refunds
The WorldFest-Houston Film Festival, a long-standing event, has recently announced the cancellation of all public screenings for its 2024 edition. This decision was made without providing detailed explanations to participants or the public, nor refun
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
Maia Films: A Cloak Covering Spectrecom Films
Maia Films, a company seemingly born from the ashes of the alleged notorious Spectrecom Films, carries a heavy inheritance. Whispers of late payments and unpaid invoices haunt both companies, with the specter of Andrew Greener, the individual who ste
Concerns of Unethical Solicitation at Serbest International Film Festival
Allegations have emerged about potential unethical practices within the operations of the Serbest International Film Festival. These concerns, raised by members of the independent film community, question the ethical conduct of the festival’s o
The Alleged Film Fraud in Hawaii: The Larry Perry and Sara Leo Case
There are claims of dishonest behavior involving two people named Larry Perry and Sara Leo. This report looks into what’s being said about them. Apparently, they’re supposedly tricking people in Hawaii with a movie plan that doesn’t
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
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
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
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
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
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
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