FAQs

Before Contacting Gigslist Read the FAQ's. It's faster!

  1. What is Gigslist? = A multi arts opportunities research journal and private B2B classifieds and resource developer for the arts, media, entertainment industries.
  2. What kind of arts gigs? = Film, music, games, theatre, writing, media, television, fine arts, dance, opera, symphony, video, multi media, art direction, creative, video, animation, auditions, casting calls, submission calls, grants for individuals and organizations, festival calls,
  3. Why did you build Gigslist.info? = As a producer posting to 100 sites and groups to recruit for a project sucks. As talent or crew, creative, tech or admin surfing 100 sites to stay in full time work sucks. If we put everyone together on a multi arts industry only hub we all save a lot of computer time and budget to create more art and arts jobs. Gigslist.info is creating a comprehensive arts industry resource where all entertainment, media, and arts can network and share production tools and connect with like minds.
  4. Did Gigslist.info used to be Gigslist.org? = Yes
  5. How many arts, media, entertainment employers are members of Gigslist.info? = Currently as of July 2018, just over 2000 that are SF and Bay Area based and have active productions.
  6. Will you post my event, crew call, resume, audition? If you are a Participant yes, see Participation page.
  7. Why should I participate in Gigslist? = Because it saves time and money surfing and logging into multiple web sites to find or post arts jobs, submission calls, grants for different kinds of projects. "As a working game and documentary producer I need game techs, film crew, on and off camera talent, creatives, admin, production techs and hands, lighting, sets, staging, promo event crew, costumers, stunt crew, social media, and many more. I don't have time to logon to 4 dozen web site groups and apps. For any kind of producer time is money to hire more talent and crew" DA Hodgson, writer producer, CodedHistory.com
  8. How do I Participate? = Click Participate in the main site menu.
  9. How do I unsubscribe from the email list list? Scroll to the bottom of the email for unsubscribe link.
  10. Where do the gigs come from? = Some gigs are posted direct by employers, other gigs we research local production companies for. It is quite a lot of time at the computer and phone. There are more gigs than we can physically post by hand. Currently raising funding to rebuild to automate more, more staff to research and post more gigs, and provide more IOT tools to members.
  11. How do I post if I am not a Participant? To participate, click here.
  12. When my subscription renews will it stay the same price? = Yes, for as long as you stay subscribed.
  13. Do you have an FB page for me to like? = Yes, Facebook.com/Gigslist
  14. Is Gigslist on LinkedIn? = Yes, Linkedin.com/in/Gigslist
  15. I think Gigslist.info is a great idea, how else can I help? = Tell your industry friends and contacts to Participate. As a producer posting to 100 sites and groups to recruit for a project sucks. If we put everyone together on a multi arts industry only hub we all save a lot of computer time and $.
  16. How do I unsubscribe from the group emails? = There should be links at the bottom of each email to unsubscribe. If not email GigListArts (at) gmail (dot) com
  17. Can I repost gigslist posts elsewhere? = No! Gigslist research is hand done by a real person, not bots, so is copyright. The small income we do receive from subscribers/members goes to funding research and development of better tools and resources for the arts industries. Plus spreading the info over multiple resources is causing problems for producers with unqualified responses etc.
  18. Will Gigslist sponsor my festival, B2B event, arts non-profit, industry magazine? = Yes ! Send a proposal brief with verifiable stats and demographics on your web site hits, social media page likes and follows, owned discussion groups, and any other reach you have to: GigListArts (at) gmail (dot) com
  19. How do I contact Gigslist about something else? = GigListArts (at) gmail (dot) com or http://facebook.com/gigslist Note: Sorry in advance if I am slow to get back to you, only one person at this time..
  20. "Gigslist is Awesome", but I'm not in the San Francisco Bay Area, is Gigslist in other cities? = Ask about starting a partnership in your location. Training and online tools provided and it's a paid gig. Perfect if you have a big industry contact list and following. Message us at http://facebook.com/gigslist