Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Monday, August 27, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
SCAM ALERT - Check Scam Disguised as a Highly Paid Gig
One of the crew on a project I'm working on received a check scam for a set painter. The red flag is that our crew member is in San Francisco and the gig was in DC, for a Taylor Swift video or film by a Ryan Chandler. Plus the emails were strangely written. - We replied anyway to see what happens. Below are copies of the emails, so you know what to look out for.
(Images are from TV news web search about check scams)
Email # 1- The Hook - They Approach You Out of the Blue
"Hello,
I hope this finds you well? Thanks for the confirmation of your availability and sorry for the delay in response. Your resume has been reviewed and you sounds great with your past experiences. You'll be a good fit for the project we have coming up in 6 to 7 weeks from now. You have been invited to be the painter of a music production that will be held on the weekend of 05-10-18 to 07-10-18 in Washington, D.C. This production is for our client Taylor Swift . We are seeking the services of a painter to help Apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other finishes to props, scenery and sets and I hope that you will be willing to travel as the company will be covering all expenses (transportation, accommodation and feeding). You will work closely with the director and other crew throughout the production process.
About Jake:
In 2006, Schreier signed with Park Pictures, a commercial and film production company, and worked on a number of advertising campaigns and commercials; he was noted for his work and appeared in the “Best New Directors” list of Creativity Magazine and other advertising industry magazines. In 2012, he released his first feature film, Robot & Frank, based on the screenplay by his Tisch classmate and friend Christopher Ford. The film won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, for best feature film that focuses on science or technology as a theme, tying with the Kashmiri film Valley of Saints. Robot & Frank earned Schreier critical acclaim for his feature directorial debut. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan called it "exceptionally polished for a first-time effort", and Rolling Stone Magazine gave it three out of four stars. He also directed the film adaptation of the John Green book, Paper Towns, which was released on July 24, 2015.
I want you to know that this is a freelance position. After your services
with the us in Washington, we'll be seeking your services from time to time when future productions present itself.
Responsibilities basically would be,
.
- have excellent craft skills in painting and decorating
- have strong creative abilities
- have a good eye for colour and texture
- be skilled at applying a range of advanced decorative finishes
- have good communication skills
- work well as part of a team
- be hard working
- Working to strict deadlines
- be punctual
During the production you’ll be booked in a hotel which is about 2 blocks away from the studio so transporting yourself to the studio shouldn’t be a problem. The pay is $1500 a day, that is $4500 for the 3days you’ll be working for us. Both travel/hotel expenses will be covered by the company. Work hours will be from 9am to 3pm daily.
BENEFITS:
• AD & D Insurance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
Available Position: Painter
Regards"
_______________________
Email #2 - The Scam - They Ask You To Cash a Check and Send Them The Rest
"Thanks for your response. All other information will be released to you 4 Weeks to your arrival in Washington, D.C. This e-mail outlines the entire process before the shoot and also how to proceed. Please note that during the shoot you will have to put your skills to perfect professionalism in order to assist the production team to produce a perfect shoot.
During the course of the coming days we will provide all necessary information momentarily but for now we only seek that you reassure us of your availability during the weekend of 10-05-18 to 10-07-18 in Washington, D.C. and also your utmost commitment regarding this project. Furthermore, I"ll like to state that all crew members will be arriving the evening of the 4th or the very morning of the 5th and be departing the production venue on the 7th (evening). There will be a 2 hours seminar on the 5th which will start from 10 a.m to 12 noon, the seminar is to provide more information on duties/tasks that will be required from all crew members in attendance and a hard copy of the production call sheet will be provided to all and all crew members will be grouped to their area of expertise as in their resumes.
This commercial is for our client Taylor Swift
Note: Flight and hotel reservation will be handled by our designated travel agent, it'll cost around $2250. You'll also receive a $500 per Diem to cater for your meals and any expenses you may incur during the job. A check for $2750 will be issued to you next week, it'll arrive via USPS. Deduct your per Diem pay of $500 while the balance of $2250 should be paid to the designated travel agent who will assist you in making all necessary hotel and travel bookings (more information on the travel agent will be provided to you soon). Your payment will be given to you after the completion of the work on Sunday, Oct 7th, 2018
Kindly provide a full name, mailing address (to include city, state and zip code) and where you wish to receive the check and cell number.
Best regards"
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If you think that is weird, I received a check scam from a person claiming to be Prince Charles of England on Facebook.
Stay safe out there folks.
Deborah
Gigslist.info
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Today’s gigslist.info August 22, 2018
Image: The Doms - Surf punk with a modern twist and fun band playing around San Francisco. I saw them at the Makeout Room and at Milk. FYI Dom stands for Dirty Old Men... yes really. LOL Give them some love on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheDomsband
Monday, August 20, 2018
Todays gigslist.info August 20, 2018
Designers needed for October production of John Logan's "Red"
Foothill Music Theatre auditions for Bullets Over Broadway
New Gigslist FAQ's on Posting to Gigslist and other stuff.
Concept Artist - Games - Redwood City, CA
Game Client Engineer - San Francisco, CA
Senior Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Senior Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Arts Admin and Events Volunteers Wanted - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Postions
Arts Administration Internships - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Become an Artist Street Vendor - San Francisco, CA
Call for Arts Grants Panelists - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Assistant Producer, Director - Documentary - Bay Area, CA
Associate Video Editor - Stanford, CA
Music Lab Technician - University - San Francisco, CA
Video Editor - San Francisco, CA
Executive Director - Video and Film Nonprofit - San Francisco, CA
Video Production Intern - Oakland, CA
Video Production Manager - San Francisco, CA
Assistant Editor/Graphics/After Effects - Bay Area, CA
Lead Software Engineer - Media Buying Platform - Bellevue, WA
Media Buyer Solutions Specialist - San Francisco, CA
SAG Awards Publicity Department Paid Gigs and Internships - Los Angeles - Multiple Positions
House Manager - Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Administrative Assistant - Youth Theater - San Francisco, CA
ELVIS NIGHT at The Marsh THeatre!
General Auditions for Play Readings - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Roles
Musical Theatre Auditions - Los Altos, CA - Multiple Roles
Funding Grant$ for Theatre - $2,500 to $5,000 - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Grants
Auditions for 2 Plays - Theatre - Berkeley, CA - Multiple Roles
Auditions - Theatre - Pleasanton, CA - Multiple Roles
Casting Bilingual Women for Reality TV Pilot - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Roles
Choreographer/Dance Instructor - San Francisco, CA
Casting Reality Talk Show - Do u have conflict with someone? - Los Angeles, CA - Travel and Housing Supplied - Multiple Roles
Casting Actor for Video Advertisement - San Francisco, CA
Internship Writing Theater Reviews - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Unity Developer for VR Project - Alameda, CA
Podcast Production Internship - San Francisco, CA
Freelance Art Directors / Video Editors / PAs / Stylists - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Animator - San Jose, CA
3-D Modeling and Rendering - Sunnyvale, CA
Drone Photographer/Videographer - San Francisco, CA
Motion Graphics Artist - San Francisco, CA
Artists for Halloween Instillation - Fremont, CA - Multiple Positions
Casting Male Actor for Short Film - San Rafael, CA
Tech Journalist - Newspaper - San Francisco, CA
Intern Social Media Video Editor - San Mateo, CA
Cartooning / Art instructors - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Visual Arts Teachers - Mountain View, CA- Multiple Positions
Stage Technician – Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Why Gigslist?
Gigslist.info Discount Membership Until End of August
More At http://gigslist.info
Image of Kids Face Painting Party from Add Some Fun Entertainment
Foothill Music Theatre auditions for Bullets Over Broadway
New Gigslist FAQ's on Posting to Gigslist and other stuff.
Concept Artist - Games - Redwood City, CA
Game Client Engineer - San Francisco, CA
Senior Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Senior Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Arts Admin and Events Volunteers Wanted - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Postions
Arts Administration Internships - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Become an Artist Street Vendor - San Francisco, CA
Call for Arts Grants Panelists - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Assistant Producer, Director - Documentary - Bay Area, CA
Associate Video Editor - Stanford, CA
Music Lab Technician - University - San Francisco, CA
Video Editor - San Francisco, CA
Executive Director - Video and Film Nonprofit - San Francisco, CA
Video Production Intern - Oakland, CA
Video Production Manager - San Francisco, CA
Assistant Editor/Graphics/After Effects - Bay Area, CA
Lead Software Engineer - Media Buying Platform - Bellevue, WA
Media Buyer Solutions Specialist - San Francisco, CA
SAG Awards Publicity Department Paid Gigs and Internships - Los Angeles - Multiple Positions
House Manager - Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Administrative Assistant - Youth Theater - San Francisco, CA
ELVIS NIGHT at The Marsh THeatre!
General Auditions for Play Readings - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Roles
Musical Theatre Auditions - Los Altos, CA - Multiple Roles
Funding Grant$ for Theatre - $2,500 to $5,000 - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Grants
Auditions for 2 Plays - Theatre - Berkeley, CA - Multiple Roles
Auditions - Theatre - Pleasanton, CA - Multiple Roles
Casting Bilingual Women for Reality TV Pilot - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Roles
Choreographer/Dance Instructor - San Francisco, CA
Casting Reality Talk Show - Do u have conflict with someone? - Los Angeles, CA - Travel and Housing Supplied - Multiple Roles
Casting Actor for Video Advertisement - San Francisco, CA
Internship Writing Theater Reviews - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Unity Developer for VR Project - Alameda, CA
Podcast Production Internship - San Francisco, CA
Freelance Art Directors / Video Editors / PAs / Stylists - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Animator - San Jose, CA
3-D Modeling and Rendering - Sunnyvale, CA
Drone Photographer/Videographer - San Francisco, CA
Motion Graphics Artist - San Francisco, CA
Artists for Halloween Instillation - Fremont, CA - Multiple Positions
Casting Male Actor for Short Film - San Rafael, CA
Tech Journalist - Newspaper - San Francisco, CA
Intern Social Media Video Editor - San Mateo, CA
Cartooning / Art instructors - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Visual Arts Teachers - Mountain View, CA- Multiple Positions
Stage Technician – Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Why Gigslist?
Gigslist.info Discount Membership Until End of August
More At http://gigslist.info
Image of Kids Face Painting Party from Add Some Fun Entertainment
Sunday, August 19, 2018
Why Gigslist, Inspirations, Problems Gigslist Solves?
SF and the Bay area arts employment resources currently suck, that's why the Gigslist reboot. I on was hiatus working on art history books, documentaries, AR games, and live events. When I came to recruit and cast for those projects I had to go to over 160 web sites and groups to post and didn't get good results. If I want to promote my projects to industry peers, who I also get inspiration from their productions, I have to post on over 300 sites and groups and still not good results. That means any producer of anything has a lot less time to apply for funding and a lot less funding to hire talent and crew or even create a production.
The hard fact is that free resources are not good resources and in the end cost a lot more than a good paid resource.
I am an expert researcher and published author with decades of experience in finding problems and how to fix them, that is much of what a multi-arts producer does. Since May 2018 I've been researching arts employment resources and active employers to see what the overall problems, needs, and solutions are. Also new kinds of productions and arts jobs, such as tech for games streaming and broadcast, artistic and music directors for apps, talent and crew for immersive theatre.
Right now I'm researching and compiling a list of active productions, companies, venues, and orgs who will benefit from caring enough about the arts, media, and entertainment industries in San Francisco and the Bay Area to stay on this list and help build a pro resource that employers, employees, and non-profits can use on one app and web site with one password, and not 300 sites groups and apps.
The new site and app will be a bunch more than a B2B classifieds board and gig list. It will be a set of tools that producers, talent, crew, and nonprofits can use for creating and supplying productions. Instead of dozens of apps. The new site also has a funding program to share it's profits with productions, companies, non-profits who hire regularly or have big mailing lists of talent and crew, so they can create more jobs.
If you would like to help get the new site and app up and running faster drop me a line with how you want to contribute and what you have we can use. VC, tech, mentors, audience development, industry networkers, team, interns etc.. Part time volunteer to start, but you do get cash kickbacks for any paid members or/and funding you refer.
My Arts Geek Out is Art History
How good a researcher am I? I solved the Holy Grail Bloodline and Da Vinci's code, actually it is a pictorial language, like Egyptian hieroglyphs, that Templar and ancient royal families use. Created before there were written words as we know them and woven into art and architecture throughout the ages. Decoding it is oddly very interestingly much like game theory. This is my latest decoding of an old master artwork to give you an idea: https://decodedhistory.
Deborah
Founder and Producer
Facebook.com/Gigslist
Linkedin.com/in/Gigslist
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Today’s Gigs, August 14, 2018 from Gigslist.info
Image: Charlie Chapin in San Francisco Then and Now
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Monday, August 13, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Today’s Gigs August 9, 2018
Social Media Manager - Music Radio/Podcasts - San Francisco, CA
Development Assistant - Music Non-Profit - San Francisco, CA
Administrative Assistant - Music and News Radio/Podcasts - San Francisco, CA
Casting: Filipina-American woman, 60 + years old, for PSA - Bay Area, CA
Fun Volunteer Opportunities at Sanborn Park! - Bay Area. CA
MALE LEAD NEEDED FOR EATURE FILM - San Francisco, CA
Seeking Submissions for KEVIN, CAMILA, and ABUELA in "In the Heights."
Seeking Scenic Builder for The Little Mermaid - San Francisco, CA
Stage Manager Needed (Union Square, SF) San Francisco, CA
Product Management Lead - Music Streaming - Oakland, CA
Sports Team Mascot Performer - San Jose, CA
Presenter Teacher Performer - San Ramon, CA
Birthday Party / Special Events Performers - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Theatre Performer - Oakland, CA
Casting Theatre Performer - Santa Rosa, CA
Manager of Events - San Francisco, CA
Production Manager - Events - Media and Music Festival - San Francisco, CA
Assistant Operations Manager - Events - San Francisco, CA
Convention Event Staff - San Francisco, CA
Musical Theater Director - Oakland, CA
Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance - Stockton, CA
Student & Event Assistant for College Dance Program - San Francisco, CA
Dance Faculty - Mill Valley, CA
Hip Hop Dance Instructor - San Francisco, CA
Development Director - Film Non-Profit - San Francisco, CA
Game Tester - Mountain View, CA
Senior Software Engineer - Games - Palo Alto, CA
Lead Gaming Engineer (Mobile Unity) - San Francisco, CA
Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Stage Technician - Concert Hall - Stanford, CA
Senior Online Engineer - Games - San Rafael, CA
Senior Graphics Engineer - Games - San Rafael, CA
Game Designers - San Rafael, CA - Multiple Positions
Associate Cinematic Artist - Games - San Rafael, CA
Animation Department Tech - Games - San Rafael, CA
Sound Tech, Theatre Tech, Box Office, House Manager for Cabaret Theatre - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
HR Specialist - Major Film & Animation Co. - San Francisco, CA
Grants Manager - Dance Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Associate Director of Development - Ballet Company - San Francisco, CA
Director of Information Technology - Major Museum - San Francisco, CA
Music Director - Orchestra - Part Time - San Jose, CA
ARTIST CALL Public Art Commission - Up to $500,000 - Redwood City, CA - California Artists
ARTIST CALL - Emerging Artists Exhibition - Healdsburg, CA - National
Artist Residency in Bay Area - California Artists - Housing Supplied
Auditions for Baroque Singers - Marin, CA - Multiple Positions
Auditions for Male Singers for Boys Choir - Palo Alto, CA - Multiple Positions
Bach Choir Singer Auditions - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Theater Company Auditions - Novato, CA - Multiple Roles
Repertory Theatre Auditions - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Roles
http://GigsList.info
Development Assistant - Music Non-Profit - San Francisco, CA
Administrative Assistant - Music and News Radio/Podcasts - San Francisco, CA
Casting: Filipina-American woman, 60 + years old, for PSA - Bay Area, CA
Fun Volunteer Opportunities at Sanborn Park! - Bay Area. CA
MALE LEAD NEEDED FOR EATURE FILM - San Francisco, CA
Seeking Submissions for KEVIN, CAMILA, and ABUELA in "In the Heights."
Seeking Scenic Builder for The Little Mermaid - San Francisco, CA
Stage Manager Needed (Union Square, SF) San Francisco, CA
Product Management Lead - Music Streaming - Oakland, CA
Sports Team Mascot Performer - San Jose, CA
Presenter Teacher Performer - San Ramon, CA
Birthday Party / Special Events Performers - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Positions
Theatre Performer - Oakland, CA
Casting Theatre Performer - Santa Rosa, CA
Manager of Events - San Francisco, CA
Production Manager - Events - Media and Music Festival - San Francisco, CA
Assistant Operations Manager - Events - San Francisco, CA
Convention Event Staff - San Francisco, CA
Musical Theater Director - Oakland, CA
Adjunct Associate Professor of Dance - Stockton, CA
Student & Event Assistant for College Dance Program - San Francisco, CA
Dance Faculty - Mill Valley, CA
Hip Hop Dance Instructor - San Francisco, CA
Development Director - Film Non-Profit - San Francisco, CA
Game Tester - Mountain View, CA
Senior Software Engineer - Games - Palo Alto, CA
Lead Gaming Engineer (Mobile Unity) - San Francisco, CA
Game Designer - San Francisco, CA
Stage Technician - Concert Hall - Stanford, CA
Senior Online Engineer - Games - San Rafael, CA
Senior Graphics Engineer - Games - San Rafael, CA
Game Designers - San Rafael, CA - Multiple Positions
Associate Cinematic Artist - Games - San Rafael, CA
Animation Department Tech - Games - San Rafael, CA
Sound Tech, Theatre Tech, Box Office, House Manager for Cabaret Theatre - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
HR Specialist - Major Film & Animation Co. - San Francisco, CA
Grants Manager - Dance Theatre - San Francisco, CA
Associate Director of Development - Ballet Company - San Francisco, CA
Director of Information Technology - Major Museum - San Francisco, CA
Music Director - Orchestra - Part Time - San Jose, CA
ARTIST CALL Public Art Commission - Up to $500,000 - Redwood City, CA - California Artists
ARTIST CALL - Emerging Artists Exhibition - Healdsburg, CA - National
Artist Residency in Bay Area - California Artists - Housing Supplied
Auditions for Baroque Singers - Marin, CA - Multiple Positions
Auditions for Male Singers for Boys Choir - Palo Alto, CA - Multiple Positions
Bach Choir Singer Auditions - San Francisco, CA - Multiple Positions
Theater Company Auditions - Novato, CA - Multiple Roles
Repertory Theatre Auditions - Bay Area, CA - Multiple Roles
http://GigsList.info
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