Jose Galt

Sorry to disappoint you. Post stays. The less than honorables in our industry deserve to be booted out. or at least called to task. You obviously must fear them. I dont. Ive been in this industry (happily until recently) for 30 years. Too many beginners in charge. As far as a lawsuit. I think hed be too embarrased to pursue, this happened in Canada pal. So I dont think "running to the courts would apply" There were also witnesses to the action. "Act like a sheep..."

kevin haggerty was the director co-producer i heard he moved to NYC Watch out for this guy hes a crook

While asked to work as camera operator --to do a favor to a DP friend--I was given a contract to sign by the pa. It basically states that the "volunteer" "releases and forever discharges the company for any action, claims, expenses and compensation...." For starters, volunteering to help on a shoot should mean that one is treated BETTER and with MORE respect and not taken advantage of. In this case, the director and producer got two camera operators to show up, thus wasting the time and potential efforts of a crew member. They were rude and condescending throughout the project having absolutely no respect for the time and effort that the 'volunteers' contributed. I would think that the 'company' would be overjoyed that there are crew out there to help them make THEIR INDIE and possibly share any deferalls with the crew. The idea that "If you do this one, we will hire you when we get a paying shoot." couldn't be more false. So at the very least, the company should promise to share some compensation for the crew's hard free work. All we have to sell is our time, and a little respect goes a long way. The P/D KH was rude and condescending and I have no qualms about letting this forum know of his contract and company. CAVEAT EMPTOR as they say. DO NOT SIGN ONE OF THESE FORMS. If you would like a copy of the contract please email me and I will send it to you.

While asked to work as camera operator --to do a favor to a DP friend--I was given a contract to sign by the pa. It basically states that the "volunteer" "releases and forever discharges the company for any action, claims, expenses and compensation...." For starters, volunteering to help on a shoot should mean that one is treated BETTER and with MORE respect and not taken advantage of. In this case, the director and producer got two camera operators to show up, thus wasting the time and potential efforts of a crew member. They were rude and condescending throughout the project having absolutely no respect for the time and effort that the 'volunteers' contributed. I would think that the 'company' would be overjoyed that there are crew out there to help them make THEIR INDIE and possibly share any deferalls with the crew. The idea that "If you do this one, we will hire you when we get a paying shoot." couldn't be more false. So at the very least, the company should promise to share some compensation for the crew's hard free work. All we have to sell is our time, and a little respect goes a long way. The P/D KH was rude and condescending and I have no qualms about letting this forum know of his contract and company. CAVEAT EMPTOR as they say. DO NOT SIGN ONE OF THESE FORMS. If you would like a copy of the contract email me and I will send it to you.