Well, they MIGHT have all that money, or they may just be full of shit (there seems to be a lot of cases of that going around). People like to make things up, and try to hook you, see.

A guy in NYC who I did some work for when he came down here had a gig lined up for me in Houston, but then found out that the client had no money. So, it could be one of those kind of things. They could be rolling in it, or they could be rolling in it.

File under: "I literally have no idea what I'm talking about"

"LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO REWRITE MY SCRIPT
Reply to: gigs-133300312@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-12, 12:44PM EST


I wrote a short film based on real events.
I have the crew to film but the story needs structure. Basically I need a script supervisor. "

Also needs, apparently, to find out what job titles actually mean.

I thought we had it bad as crew. I have worked on shows for TLC many times and they pay PAs 8 times this much. I think this person is taking the difference of the real pay for theirself.

"Actress urgently needed on February 18th (Saturday) for shoot in downtown Atlanta. Program for TLC channel airing in Summer at prime time.
Speaking part for interview in character.
30s - 40s white caucasian lady needed.
Apply ASAP!


Compensation: $20 fixed fee. No travel expenses"

Sorry. I misread James' post and made a joke accordingly. Might as well delete this.

See, I didn't read your post carefully. I thought you said "they pay PAs 4 times that". Which would be a lousy PA rate. So, my bad. 160's not bad. I gotta tell you, I've never heard anything good about working for reality TV from the "lower people". . .in Houston, we used to do one of those God-awful court shows called "Texas Justice." Now we do another called "Judge Alex." I know people that've worked on it, and they've got nothing good to say. I actually interviewed for it, never heard back, and found out all the people that were there when I interviewed were fired. Go figure.

The same goes for live TV. I PA'd for animal planet, when they did the Houston dog show last year, got $175 a day, which ain't bad, but it wasn't PAing so much as it was glorffied manual labor (unload truck, build set). I would rather, as a PA, go fetch things, order lunch, etc. Not so much with the lifting and moving of large heavy things.

The moral of the story: stick with movies, commercials, corporate videos.

I see how this shoot will end up. "OK, put the bottle in your shopping cart. We will watch it for you. Just say the lines on the sheet we gave you."

Looking for a student or a professional. What a range. He should have said a professional or student since we can't afford a pro. They might as well have said anyone will do. Two or three cameras will be needed, I haven't made up my mind yet. Compensation to be worked out, translation, NO PAY until I get paid which will be never because nobody knows who my artist is!!!!

"Xxxxx Xxx Music Production
Recording Artist Name: David J
Straight from Tailand Pop/R&B/Hip Hop new singer
David J 20 Years Old Good Looks and he's ready to rock America
We are looking for a student or professional music video crew
who would be interested in shooting a stage performance video in a club scene.
Two to Three camera will be needed. I'm looking for someone who really know how to shoot a cheap music video to present to BMG/Atoll Music of Paris France & Sony records. THIS CAN BE YOUR BREAKTHROUGH INTO THE MUSIC VIDEO BUSINESS.
If you are interested and have samples of your work, then email today. Let me know how much you charge.

Compensation: To be worked out

Ah yes, the sleazy world of hip hop/r&b/music videos. Have we not learned to stay away from this stuff by now?

Experienced Commercial editor UNPAID!


COMMERCIAL EDITOR NEEDED FOR ACTION / SCI-FI INSPIRED SPOT

Reply to: gigs-134360414@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-16, 9:49AM EST


An experienced commercial editor is needed to join our team.

Established film/commercial director with agency contacts has organized a professional team (Producer, Cinematographer, Composer and VFX House) to create a web commercial.

All creatives onboard are serious working-professionals in their prospective fields that are donating their time to have this as a portfolio piece. We are looking to add a commercial editor to donate their time for this project as well. We are creating edgy, high quality work and are looking for like-minded individuals to collaborate with.

Ideally, you will have experience editing commercials in the action genre. This spot will need a lot of quick cuts and must be tight. You would need to have your own editing facilities or access to one. Editing platform does not matter, its your work that’s important.

If you are interested, please email us ASAP. Online portfolio link a plus, but not necessary. We will email you rough cut of the spot and more information.


this is in or around NYC
no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: UNPAID. Portfolio Piece w Promo Distribution w Credit + your Bio

Wow
 

NEED BIG NICE KITCHEN FOR SHOOT
Reply to: gigs-134539530@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-16, 7:51PM EST


Looking for big nice kitchen for shoot....Please send picture. Please know that there is no pay, but will recieve food and credit.looking for location this coming week.


* this is in or around manhattan
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: food and credit


So....I'm not gonna pay you....but I'm gonna tear up your kitchen for my movie. I'll give you food. Yes, you heard correctly. Let me use your kitchen. I'll give you food. I can't even begin to riff on this one....so I'll leave that to you guys.

Congrats to this thread, we just broke the 500 post mark.

Although it's kind of sad that there are so many bad job offers out there that we could do it so easily. :)

And I know everyone reads the credits at the end of the commercial, right? Right? Am I the only one? Oh. ;)

Well, here's the thing. . .IF YOU'RE ALREADY AN EXPERIENCED EDITOR, WHY DO YOU NEED A PORTFOLIO PIECE!!!!!?????

Ok, I believe I already posted something from this same guy, but he's baaaaaaaack:

"DV Camera man needed to shoot porn this Friday
Reply to: gigs-135202764@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-19, 1:42PM EST


Here's the deal. I did this before and i hope it wporks for you. On Friday Feb 24 I will be shooting my Truth or Dare porn film. In this we get five guys and three female porn stars in a room and have them play a hardcore game of sexual truth or dare.

We did this last week and had a ball. I need someone with a DV camera willing to come and do the shoot for us. I can not pay this person because we do not have a budget. All money goes to pay the girls. If you are at all interested in doing the shoot and if you have your own DV cmera please get back to us. Be sure to put the word"shooter" as your subject. We really hope to hear from you.

* this is in or around New York, NY
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: The chance to shoot people having sex. "

.......but GREAT exposure - Now that's an understatement!!

Underground Television show with national distribution.
Tasteful, full nudity,--looking for girls (straight and lesbian) 18-25 and guys (straight and gay) 18-30 (there's also a gay scene and a lesbian scene. Couples welcome.

No compensation, but GREAT exposure

Compensation: exposure, dinner

Isn't anything underground, by definition, the very OPPOSITE of something that'll give you great exposure?

NO LIARS PLEASE!!! - Hahaha!! Well that just about narrows it down.

MUST BE INDUSTRY CONNECTED AND HAVE SOMETHING TO BRING TO THE TABLE WHEN IT COMES TO NETWORKING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO HAS APPEARED IN TOP MOVIES,COMMERCIALS,PRINTWORK, AND MUSIC VIDEOS (IF APPLICABLE) MUST BE FUN AND LIVELY!! ONLY SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL, YET FUN PEOPLE NEED APPLY. INCLUDE PHOTOS IN THE BODY OF EMAIL. SEND RESUME WITH VERIFIABLE SOURCES!! NO LIARS PLEASE!!! OUR SHOWS BRING CROWDS OF 1000-3000/GUEST PER SHOW. LET'S DO IT!!!

Hi. I like to hear industry terms, and then post on craigslist while clearly having no idea what I'm talking about:

"Grips and Gaffers Needed for feature film
Reply to: redfilmcasting@yahoo.com
Date: 2006-02-22, 12:15AM EST


Feature film shooting between March 3rd and 12th seeking experienced grip and gaffer. Please submit resume and contact info to redfilmcasting@yahoo.com. Please put in subject line whether you are a grip or gaffer or both.

* this is in or around Manhattan
* yes -- it's ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: TBD "

P.S. How do you make the font blue? Blue font is da BOMB!

Okay, this isn't even that bad. . .I just find it funny these guys have been posting for several months, and apparently no one's bitten, or thinks this is a cool hip idea, except for them.

"Film
Reply to: gigs-136038993@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-22, 11:58AM EST


I'm looking for 3 minutes of footage for the beginning of an open-sourced film project. Not a scam, doesn't cost anything, you'll get all the credit... blah blah blah... It's an idea that's getting a lot of exposure and media interest - we're currenlty looking for the opening three minutes to this feature film.

The Hollywood Experiment "

Josh, it looks like they're expanding their crew!

Hmmm, maybe next they're going to ask for the shooters to wear leather and chains?


Female wanted to shoot porn for fun

Reply to: gigs-136089270@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-22, 2:40PM EST


Are you a female with an interest in shooting porn? I am shooting a short scene this Friday nightin Manhattan. I need a woman to shoot. I already have a guy I just wanted to mix it up a bit and have a woman shooting on the set. Now I will admit that because this is a no budget production, there is no pay. The only ones makimg money are the girls in the scene. We are looking for an open minded female who just wants to watch and shoot. If you are out there please get back to us with contact info and the words "Female Shooter" as your subject.

this is in or around New York, NY
no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: none - sorry

How much trouble will I get in for asking if there could be a double meaning to the phrase "female shooter?"

I suspect 'Hollywood' again hears a computer term, and screws it up in execution. They decided 'open-source' was a better term for no-lo. What they missed is that 'open-source' means they make the entire project available for others to edit. Does not seem to present itself that way.

Either that George, or the scenes for the film are open to many people... like the Lady X series.

A borrow credit
 

Now this is a credit I haven't heard of before.

Director...................John Smith
Borrowed Avid..........Dumb Ass
Editor......................Cheap Ass
etc., etc., etc.


"I am looking to borrow (or if necessary - rent) someone's Avid Mojo in order to complete a project I am working on. I am willing to give credit on my documentary film which has been accepted into several festivals already."

I think, in the hollywood project's defense, it is open source in the way Keith mentioned. I just thought it was amusing that no one had bitten.

French Maid TV rules! (lol)

Their last two videos were on "how to perform CPR" and "how to make a video podcast." Oil rigs next, eh? Sweet!

Larry Clark, is that you?

"Camera and Sound needed for Movie about an Orgy
Reply to: gigs-136488615@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-02-23, 7:44PM EST




We are shooting this weekend and are looking for a shooter and a sound person.

We already have one shooter, but we'd love to make this a two-camera shoot. We are shooting on a Panasonic DVX100B and are looking for someone who can shoot handheld with a Panasonic DVX100 series camera.

We need a sound person who can handle a room with 10 actors. We are going to record sound on the camera, but would love to hire a sound person with their own equipment that can record and mix live multiple tracks.

Yes, the movie is an improv comedy about an orgy that never gets started. There is NO sexual content, but there is explicit dialogue. Our production company produces one feature length project every month, so this is an opportunity to join our network and be part of future projects.

* this is in or around NYC/NJ
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: deferred payment/profit sharing "

You have experience, you supply camera, you work on a for profit commercial. You get paid $10-$15/hr!!!! I DO RESPOND to post like this and include my rates.



24P Operators

Reply to: resumes@harringtontalents.com
Date: 2006-02-23, 11:53AM EST


Experienced 24p camera operator w/ own camera to work on a commercial.
Available Mar 1st.
$100-$150 for 10 hours
Please email resumes.

What is going on here!? HGTV for $150 a day! PA Maybe. Shooting nope even they suplly the camera!

PA/Shooter for HGTV show

Reply to: amy_ambatielos@pietown.tv
Date: 2006-02-23, 8:36PM EST


We are looking for a production assistant/shooter to shoot time lapse shots/various b-roll for TWO days in NY. Must be experienced in using PD-150. If interested, please send me your resume and references.

this is in or around Manhattan
no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
Compensation: $150/day

Isn't reality TV known for being cheap? What's with PA/shooter. . .? Just 'cause someone knows how to use a camera doesn't mean they have any artistic sensibilities. Doesn't HGTV care about what that B-roll looks like?

Where do these guys get off?
 

Beautiful Lady Productions is looking for a Hair, Makeup, and Special Effects for its new, independent, full-length horror film 9AM. The movie will be shot from the end June to the middle of August.

Little experience is necessary, but must have something to show for interview purposes.

This is a NON-PAYING job, but meals are provided and a copy of the finished film with be given. This is a great way to get into the film business with little or no experience and it looks great on a resume.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FIVE DAYS A WEEK MON-FRI

MUST BE DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING

Driver's license and car a plus.

Please specify which job you are applying for. Please attach a resume ( if you have one) or any video, pictures, or websites that show your work. And of course attach contact information.

Please contact us at BeautifulLadyProductions@yahoo.com

I like this for several reasons. You'll notice that they somehow rented expensive gear, without having a crew in place. Brilliant. You'll notice how they want people to accept no pay to operate said gear. Notice gear is a prototype camera that just hit the market, I believe. Cause people who actually know how to use this stuff. . .yeah. . .they're the kinda people who work for free ALL the time. Why not? You'll also notice how at the bottom, it says "compensation: negotiable", directly contradicting the "no pay" bit at the top.

"EMERGENCY CREW CALL for this weekend
Reply to: gigs-137955666@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-03-01, 12:06AM EST


Crew Call for March 4, 5 and possibly the night of the 3rd.

Production with Award Winning Filmmakers and Industry Professionals

No pay but food, transportation, expenses and a copy of film

Needed:
All around Crew

AC and 2nd AC
( Work with the Arri D20 series prototype HD camera)

Location Manager/PA

Make Up / Hair

Grip

Gaffer

Best Boy

Swing

Boom Op

Mixer

PAs

* this is in or around MANHATTAN/BROOKLYN
* no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
* Compensation: Negotiable "

My guess is the reason having your own HD package is plus is because there ain't NO rental house that is gonna give them one for FREE!!!

"I need a crew for 2-3 day shoot. High Probability this will be shot in HD so HD experience and Having your own equipment is a definately plus
Beening well versed in your craft give you a glow!

Videographer
AC
Stills
Gaffer
PAs (you are the backbone to a set- great way to learn)
Lighting Dir
STYLIST (with contacts if possible)
DP
Drivers (definately someone who knows how to handle a truck Please forward your resume. If you are a crewperson of many trades please specify what you are interested in.

Compensation: This will be unpaid. You will recieve copy of video for your reel"

The spelling errors didn't put up enough of a flag?

I wonder who these people are. . .seriously. Film students? Naive persons from outside the industry trying to break in? Assholes?

James, was it you that posted the response in Craigslist?

"My guess is the reason a shooter with their own HD package is a PLUS is because NO rental house is stupid enough to give you $300,000 worth of gear for FREE!! Hahahaha!!

P.S. Thanks for letting all of the P.A.s know that your project is going to help their careers!

P.S. #2 That sure is a big wish list for somebody with NO money!! "


Hilarity abounds...

Interns = unpaid crew. I actually know the guy, too, from another thing he used to work on that I worked on for around 9 months.

Looking for Interns for a new Television show in Houston
Reply to: mikepierce@stagedirections.com
Date: 2006-03-06, 11:30AM CST


Looking for Crew for a new Television show in Houston

Are you a hostess, videographer, a copy writer, PR specialist or editor? Do you know how to film & produce for a television show? Do you want too? Are you looking for a job but don’t have the resume or experience to be hired? Would you like that experience? Would you like to work on a new television show in Houston that you have creative input on? Would you like to be on an interview or talking to a friend and say, “Sure, check out the show I am working on & producing @ the following web address or on channel 3?”
Well, send you resume today!
Stage directions & SDtv is currently seeking interns for our spring and summer intern program. We are a very fast pace entertainment driven television show that covers Houston entertainment on a weekly basis and then we produce our own television show that is launching in March. We cover the black tie galas, live music events like the local music scene; the NBA’s all stars and much more…..
We are look for hard working, DRIVEN TO SUCCEED types who want to build their resumes and produce a Houston Base television show on a weekly basis. We NEED Hostesses that can cover the entertainment scene & write copy for you segments. We need writers who have an edge and aren’t afraid to write their opinion with a little humor thrown in. We needs camera guys that can film on our cameras or who have their own, who can help produce and cover weekly events and make it look like MTV or E!
We need editors that can edit like MTV or E entertainment. We want FRESH, EDGY & NEW! If you think you have what it takes and would like to join our team, and then visit our website: www.stagedirections.com to check out our studios and all the things we are doing. Or please email your resume with cover letter to schedule an interview with:
Mike Pierce email: mikepierce@stagedirections.com
This is a fast pace intern program so be ready to learn, work and produce!


* Job location is Houston
* Compensation: Intern Positions
* This is an internship job
* no -- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* no -- Please, no phone calls about this job!
* no -- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
* yes -- Reposting this message elsewhere is OK.
* yes -- OK to repost to Job Developers for Persons with Disabilities.

Them Canadians are taking our jobs!
 

Job Title: Video Camera Operators - Canadian Only
Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Part Time
Experience: documentary shooting experience
Description: We are looking for Canadian camera operators based in both Los Angeles and New York for a documentary series for a Canadian network -- we can only employ Canadian citizens in this category. Shooting will begin in a few months and will stretch out over many months, days here and there.
Preferred that camera operators have their own dv(i.e Sony Pd 150/170) or HDV camera packages-- but it has not yet been determined if it will be SD or HDV.
Should have a lot of documentary shooting experience. There is pay.