Welcome to the New Production.Ink

We are writing today to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Production.ink!

We’ve been building behind the scenes to create a platform that better serves the fast-paced needs of the film, television, and commercial industry.

You can explore the fresh look and upgraded experience right now at: https://www.production.ink. We’ve completely overhauled the site from the ground up to make your workflow smoother.

Highlights include:

A Modern, Streamlined Design with improved navigation - A cleaner interface that makes finding critical updates and industry news faster and easier than before with a more intuitive layout designed specifically for producers and production teams who need information without the clutter.

Enhanced Tools & Resources

• The Labor Relations Newsfeed Stay ahead of the curve with real-time updates on entertainment industry labor developments. This curated newsfeed delivers breaking stories, contract negotiations, regulatory changes, and crucial industry updates from around the web directly to you. Never miss a critical update that could impact your production.  Sign up for instant alerts or a weekly digest.

• Ask a Labor Expert Get answers to your vexing labor compliance and union questions from an esteemed panel of entertainment labor experts. This interactive feature connects you with seasoned labor professionals to clarify complicated contract language, jurisdiction overlaps, and regulatory requirements, saving you hours of guesswork. Ask your most vexing labor questions at info@production.ink.

• Streamlined Rate & Agreement Access No more digging around for outdated PDFs on random web sites. Access the latest union agreements, rate cards, and wage scales through a clean, searchable interface. Instantly track current minimums, upcoming rate hikes, and fringe benefit changes across all the major entertainment unions/guilds in what we believe to be the most comprehensive database in the world.

• Comprehensive Industry Directories A centralized, vetted “Rolodex” built specifically for production management. Quickly find and connect with

  • Union & Guild Representatives

  • Entertainment Labor Lawyers

  • Entertainment Payroll Companies

  • Payroll Companies' Labor Executives

  • Union/Guild Set up Forms

• The Interactive "Below-the-Line" Production Map Take the guesswork out of regional hiring. Our detailed, geographical mapping tool allows you to plug in your filming locations and instantly see the applicable IATSE, Teamster, Basic Crafts, and regional stagehand locals governing that location.

• Project Labor Reports Get a customized topline headstart on your next budget. Input your project’s parameters—location, budget tier, and primary unions—to receive a tailored, comprehensive overview of the local labor landscape, standard fringes, and localized rules before your tech scout.

Note: To access some of the new features you may be required to create an account and login – it’s simple, easy and free to register.

Take a look around the new site and let us know what you think. We're excited for this next chapter and we will be adding new features in the future to help you keep your productions running smoothly.

Best regards,

The Production.ink Team