Entertainment Partners Expands ProductionLot.com With Key Industry Partnerships

Burbank, Calif. – Entertainment Partners (EP) – the global leader in entertainment production payroll, finance and management solutions – today announced new partnerships aimed at providing members of its rapidly growing ProductionLot.com community with more opportunities to connect, network and engage. The partnerships with NewFilmmakers LA and Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity will also give Production Lot participants greater access to industry resources and career-enhancing opportunities.

Launched in March 2024, Production Lot is the first free, industry-wide online community for professionals working across all aspects of production. With nearly 10,000 active community members from over 60 countries, it serves as a hub for collaboration and insights, enabling individuals from all backgrounds and with every level of experience to connect, learn and find opportunities for career advancement. The community includes designated channels for producers, crew members, production accountants, students, and educators.

“These new partnerships enable Production Lot to offer even more opportunities for industry professionals to connect, learn and grow,” said Entertainment Partners President and CEO Markham L. Goldstein. “As we mark the community’s first anniversary, our focus remains on breaking down silos and expanding access to the industry’s top resources and networks. Production is a team sport, and success comes from collaboration. With these new partnerships we’re helping to help ensure that everyone – regardless of background or experience level – has a place in the industry.”

About the new nonprofit partners:

• NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) champions a network of over 1,600 emerging and independent filmmakers and storytellers from around the world, hosting monthly film festivals, workshops, panels, competitions and networking programs.
• Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity (TTIE) is a volunteer organization led by working TV writers – from staff writer to showrunner – committed to fostering authentic storytelling through research, education, advocacy and consulting services that can help all writers and all stories to thrive.

These partnerships enhance the Production Lot's industry reach and relevance while delivering valuable benefits to both participants and partner organizations. Participants gain access to specialized content, industry insights and networking opportunities that support career growth. At the same time, NewFilmmakers LA and TTIE will have direct access to a diverse and growing global community of production industry professionals. Bringing these key organizations into the Production Lot ecosystem further solidifies the platform’s role as a hub for the industry.

Shireen Razack, Co-chair & Co-founder of TTIE adds, “To create the types of stories that resonate with today’s audiences, true inclusion in the entertainment industry is necessary. That requires intentional connection and community-building. Through our partnership with EP and Production Lot, we’re helping ensure that historically excluded professionals have direct access to networks and resources that can drive real change.”

Echoing these sentiments, Larry Laboe, Executive Director of NewFilmmakers LA said, “We have always worked to provide emerging filmmakers with the opportunities and industry exposure they need to succeed. Partnering with EP and Production Lot gives our filmmakers access to a global, dynamic network of professionals who can help bring stories to life.”

Production Lot is free to join and open to all professionals currently working in or aspiring to enter the entertainment industry. Participants create a profile to access a growing network of industry peers, engage with exclusive content and educational resources, and connect with key organizations shaping the future of entertainment. As the community continues to grow, it remains dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering a more inclusive and connected industry where talent and opportunity meet.

ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS

Entertainment Partners (EP) has been a trusted partner to the entertainment industry for nearly 50 years, helping clients produce great content, choose the best production locations, manage and track expenses, and pay crew and talent. EP delivers integrated, cloud-based solutions to support every phase of production. Its team of experts provides industry-leading insights on global and domestic incentives, workers compensation, health care, regulatory compliance and labor issues. The company also brings together background casting and digital production technology through the Casting Portal (the leading SaaS-based platform transforming how background actors are found, hired, managed and paid) and the iconic Central Casting.