Why should I use Assignment Desk?

Our extensive database makes it possible to find the goods and services you need, usually in a matter of moments. We can save you the hours (and sometimes days) it would take to handle these logistics yourself, freeing you up to concentrate on the substantive aspects of your film or video production. Our screening process gives you an assurance of quality that's otherwise difficult to get when hiring independent contractors for remote locations. And we'll be your "back up" throughout your production, to help you with additional needs, sudden emergencies, contractor absences and equipment failures.

What if I already know which crew I want to use?

Because we bring assignments in quantity to independent contractors, we can usually get a far more favorable rate than can any one individual client. That means it's likely that you can book the same independent contractors through Assignment Desk that you've used in the past, without incurring any additional charges. The benefit is that, once again, you free yourself from having to handle the logistics and you get the added assurance that, if that contractor becomes unavailable for some reason, Assignment Desk will help you locate a replacement. You'll also save on long-distance phone calls and faxes.

What if I'm on a tight budget?

If your funds are limited (and whose aren't) your best bet is to book through us. The combination of an extensive data base and Assignment Desk's purchasing power means we can usually find goods and services within even the leanest budgets, at or within a reasonable radius of virtually any location in the world. That means you'll cut down on travel expenses. It also means you won't be paying for hours of staff time to handle logistics. All it takes is a few minutes and a toll-free phone call.

So what's the catch?

There really isn't one. All we ask is that you give fair notice of cancellations, make prompt payment for services, and respect the relationships we've established with our independent contractors. That means that, if we book a new crew or other professional for you, you make any subsequent bookings for them through Assignment Desk. Once you've discovered how easy, convenient, and cost-effective it is to work with us, we don't think you'd want it any other way.

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