Hello,
I need some advice.
A credited and known producer with a profile on Stage 32 sent me a message expressing an interest in my projects and offering help with development, etc. He provided his email and invited me to send my pilot and other materials which he said he would evaluate to see if it fit his criteria. He then asked me for $3,000 to “get the production ball rolling,” telling me how much I would make (after I signed an NDA), what credits I would receive, and he would basically do everything else. When I told him “no thank you,” I received a follow-up email listing all the reasons I should consider paying him the money:
1. Covering Initial Production Costs: The fee is crucial for covering the initial expenses associated with bringing a project to life. This includes script development, securing rights, creating pitch materials, and assembling the necessary team. These are foundational steps that require upfront investment.
2. Ensuring Commitment: The fee also reflects a mutual commitment to the project. It ensures that both parties are equally invested in moving the project forward, which is vital for maintaining momentum and achieving our shared goals.
3. Streamlining the Process: By securing this fee, we can streamline the production process, ensuring that we have the necessary resources in place to hit the ground running.
This allows us to focus on the creative aspects of the project without being hindered by financial constraints.
What do y’all think?
Cheryl
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Cheryl Boyles, I applaud this post done by you in your efforts to expose this trend according to all info. to be manipulative! Thankfully seeing the efforts by Stage 32 to resolve the matter(s)! accor...
Expand commentCheryl Boyles, I applaud this post done by you in your efforts to expose this trend according to all info. to be manipulative! Thankfully seeing the efforts by Stage 32 to resolve the matter(s)! accordingly!
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Dianne Janis, as Maurice said, they want money. They act like they are interested in your material, but they never actually comment on its contents. And though they say they are production company own...
Expand commentDianne Janis, as Maurice said, they want money. They act like they are interested in your material, but they never actually comment on its contents. And though they say they are production company owners, they provide you with a gmail address (or other free email account) instead of one from their .com. After an email exchange or two, they ask you to pony up some “good faith” money to offset startup expenses, or something along those lines. A couple of ways to vet them are to contact their alleged production company, or dig up some random fact the real producer would definitely know, but a scammer would not, and ask them about it. I’ve even asked for a copy of their driver’s license with the account number blocked out. Any serious sniffing around and they will flee like the cowards they are.
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Gillian Berrie profile is fake and a scam, asking for $ ahead on an NDA