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Scams in the Film Industry That Aren’t Considered Scams

In the film industry, potential scams include agencies requiring upfront fees, false guarantees of work, and Facebook job posts from major movie companies. Low budget film promises may also be misleading, offering little chance of making money. Offers of IMDb credit for background work and promises to increase bookings should be approached with caution.

February 14, 2024

Simon Shih

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