Learn how Production Lot is building a supportive online community with free resources and tools for the global entertainment industry.
Filmmaking has always been a team sport, rooted in community and collaboration. To stay motivated in our careers, we all need mentors, colleagues, and friends who can anchor us, challenge us, and support us along the way. But for far too long, access to those connections has felt limited by geography, experience, or who you know.
That’s why Production Lot exists.
And today, we’re celebrating a major milestone: Production Lot has surpassed 10,000 members worldwide, in under two years.
Production Lot has become a trusted gathering place for professionals and newcomers alike, welcoming members from across departments, career stages, and geographies. It’s proof that the industry is hungry for a more connected, open and supportive way to build careers.
What is Production Lot?
Launched in the spring of 2024, Production Lot is the first free, industry-wide online community for professionals working across all aspects of film and television production.
The goal is simple: accessibility.
The Production Lot community spans every department, career stage and background. Whether you're working on set, in post, in finance or just starting out, there's a place for you on Production Lot.
With members from over 70 countries worldwide, Production Lot represents the truly global and collaborative nature of the modern entertainment industry.
What members get inside the Production Lot
- Real conversations: Get advice, ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions.
- Timely insights: Members are the first to know about exclusive resources, events, and insights from across the industry, and around the world.
- Curated groups: Join topic-based channels such as Production Incentives or News & Technology to receive updates about what matters most to you.
- Direct connection: Message other members, build relationships and stay engaged through a modern, easy to use platform designed for connection.
How to join the community
Joining Production Lot is quick and easy! The first step is to sign up for a free account at productionlot.com. And because Production Lot is part of the Entertainment Partners digital ecosystem, if you already have an EP account, such as a myEP profile or a product login, you can sign in with your existing credentials.
Interested in becoming a member? Here are some helpful steps that take you through the registration process.
After setting up a profile, members can create new discussions, ask a question, or leave a comment for fellow members. If you’re unsure about where to start, the Welcome Guide for new Production Lot members has tips on how to get the most out of the site’s many features.
Powered by industry partners
One of Production Lot’s greatest strengths is its growing network of respected global partners that share a commitment to education, access, and helping individuals to further their careers.
Partners include:
- Nonprofit organizations: Groups like NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) and Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity (TTIE) spark important conversations around diversity, equity, responsible storytelling and accurate representation, as well as share the latest news and resources from their own networks and events.
- Educational partners: Key academic and educational partnerships include the University of Southern California (USC), New York University (NYU), and community-based training organizations like ReelWorks and MediaMKRS.
- Tech and media platforms: The film industry moves fast, and keeping up with the latest news can be a challenge. That’s why Production Lot partners with strategic media platforms, like The Dailies and VP Land, so members don’t miss a beat—from the biggest stories to the everyday conversations shaping the industry.
- Professional organizations: Production Lot is also a place to showcase the hardworking individuals behind the scenes. Groups like the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) and Rideback RISE celebrate and discuss their work and share resources to help others advance in specialized circles.
Together, these and a growing number of partnerships help Production Lot to be a community where the industry supports one another; a career resource hub for the global production workforce, opening doors for more inclusive stories, ethical production standards, and a transparent community who cares.
A long-term investment in the future of filmmaking
The future of filmmaking depends on the strength of its community. For Entertainment Partners, Production Lot is part of a long-term investment in the health and vitality of the filmmaking industry.
With 10,000 members and more joining every day, Production Lot is the go-to platform where talent and opportunity meet, supported by mentorship, peer connections, and meaningful career resources.
If you believe the future of filmmaking is built on connection, collaboration and access, Production Lot is for you. Join the community today.
Whether you're already a member or have just signed up, introduce yourself and let us know what being part of the global entertainment community means to you.
