Why FTV Production Consulting?
At FTV Production Consulting, our mission is to empower motion picture producers and industry professionals by providing comprehensive resources, expert training, and tailored consultations. We are dedicated to fostering ongoing education and awareness in the administration of union agreements, ensuring our clients have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in a dynamic industry.
Accurate Budgeting Requires Accurate Scale Wages and Fringes
While there are existing resources to locate union scale wages and fringes if you know where to look, our experience allows us to identify the correct wages and fringes for your production type, resulting in significant time and cost savings for you. Ensuring accurate wages, working conditions, and fringes not only saves you time and money but also provides a reliable solution to avoid concerns from the union and potential penalties during the audit.
Union Collective Bargaining Agreements Can Be Complex
Did you know that the average production in Los Angeles may involve over 16 different unions, each with their own unique agreements? This complexity can be further amplified when you take your Los Angeles crew outside the area. Without expert guidance, these complexities can pose significant challenges for even the most seasoned producer, potentially leading to compliance issues and payment discrepancies. However, with the right professional by your side, you can navigate these convoluted agreements, ensure compliance, and ensure your crew is paid as intended.
It Can Be Difficult to Know What You Need and Why You Need It
Why are you being asked where people were hired and where they're working? Why does it even matter? The answer lies in the significant financial implications to your production in the form of liquidated damages, interest, and penalties. However, accurate information can help avoid these costs and save the production thousands of critical dollars. All benefit funds assess these amounts if benefits are delayed because they have been sent to the wrong fund. Knowing when crew members need home plans or additional agreements to ensure benefit coverage and redirection when necessary can prevent delays in payment and the potential loss of benefit coverage. Allowing us to navigate this with you will streamline a convoluted process.
Pension Fund Audits Can Be Time-Consuming and Expensive
If you enjoy pension audits, reviewing and discussing exceptions may be easy, but the process of audits can be protracted when you have competing obligations. The longer an audit takes to review, the more interest will ultimately be charged to production. Outsourcing this work can significantly decrease the amount of time it takes to resolve your pension audit, reducing the amount of interest due. Additionally, our extensive knowledge of agreements and history with pension auditing allows us to dispute errors and decrease what's owed, giving you the confidence and security that your audits are in capable hands.
It Can Be Difficult to Know How to Do Things the 'Right' Way
Even if you have been lucky enough to work on every different type of IATSE or Teamster-covered project in Los Angeles (and remember the working conditions), it still may not be enough experience to cover the vast combination of conditions that could come your way. Or maybe you're headed to Atlanta for the first time and want to understand the working conditions of your production better. A contract-first training course tailored to your production can prepare you for production and help build your confidence to ensure you feel ready for the production challenges.
There Are Significant Advantages to Having a Labor Relations Department
A labor relations department, a resource of immense value, is often a privilege reserved for major studios. Independent producers, however, are left to rely on free resources and public chat forums, hoping for accurate information. Imagine a world where you always know where to find the answers to your payroll issues or who to call when a complex labor issue occurs on your production. Our service can make this a reality, ensuring you and your teams understand how to apply these agreement terms and avoid costly pitfalls. More importantly, our experts are here to provide the necessary support, empowering you to confidently make informed decisions for your production.