New episode of Switching to 2 with Sally Brunski, First Assistant Director of Euphoria 🔊

From his work on The Idol, For All Mankind, Scandal, Little Fires Everywhere, and more, Luke Maxcy brings thoughtful insights on the industry, scheduling words of wisdom, and his approach to leading with kindness.

Cinapse was invited for a third year to DGA Digital Day.

Deniese Davis, Emmy®-nominated Producer and the CEO/founder of Reform Media Group, which recently inked an exclusive development deal with Tyler Perry Studios, joins the Cinapse Board of Advisors.

Step behind the scenes and into the world of film and television scheduling with our captivating new series, "Switching to 2: The Art and Science of Film and TV Scheduling," featuring the insightful perspectives of renowned DGA assistant director Heather Wagner, co-founder of Cinapse.

Cinapse billboard in Times Square!

The Cinapse Scheduling Beta is now live for select ADs, UPMs, and Producers!

The entertainment industry has been shaken by the ongoing Writers Guild strike and further threats of a labor strike from SAG-AFTRA members. Meanwhile, the Directors Guild of America's (DGA) negotiated with the AMPTP beginning on May 10, and ending on June 3 when the Guild reached a tentative agreement with the producers. The final date for members to ratify or reject the contract for is today, June 23.

The film and television industry has made significant strides for the labor rights and equitable treatment of actors since its earliest days. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the industry has not always prioritized the well-being of its performers. Within this context, the formation of the Screen Actors Guild becomes particularly noteworthy.

As film and television professionals, it is crucial for assistant directors (ADs), unit production managers (UPMs), and producers to have reliable and efficient scheduling software to help manage our increasingly complex production ecosystem. With the growing prevalence of crossboarded shoots (filming multiple episodes or films concurrently), virtual production, tandem and second units, we are in dire need of film and TV scheduling software that works how AD teams work. While single-user scheduling software like Movie Magic Scheduling may have worked in the past, it is beyond time for ADs, UPMs, and producers to consider transitioning to a multi-user, cloud-based scheduling software like Cinapse.

Labor strikes have a long and storied history in the film and television industry, with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) being two of the most prominent unions that have consistently engaged in strikes to protect the rights and interests of their members. The WGA's most notable strike took place in 2007-2008, and it was primarily focused on writers' demands for a larger share of revenue from digital media. The strike ended after the WGA reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) that included increased residuals for writers from digital media. The WGA had previously gone on strike in 1960, 1973, 1981, 1985, and 2007-2008, with each strike resulting in increased residuals and compensation for writers.

Congratulations, Heather!

Cinapse announces that Emmy® award winner Neil Patrick Harris has invested in the company and joined its advisory board.

SAG-AFTRA approves Cinapse digital vouchers.

Major Hollywood executives join the Cinapse Board of Advisors.

Y Combinator backs Hollywood production management startup Cinapse.