Whether you've been freelancing for decades or just starting out, sooner or later you will run into a job scam. With current technologies and the tough job market, scams are more numerous and sophisticated than ever. We'll go over common scams targeting job seekers as well as steps you can take to protect yourself or what to do if you've been scammed. If you have your own story of encountering a scam, we'll invite you to share it so we can gather as much information as possible.
AUGUST 27TH
4PM EST / 1PM PST
Speakers:
Dario Bigi
Before transitioning to cybersecurity, Dario spent over two decades as an Editor then transitioning to a Colorist and Finishing Editor who collaborated with high-profile clients across film, television, and advertising. That experience sharpened his attention to detail, technical adaptability, and ability to communicate complex workflows to non-technical audiences; skills he now applies to threat response, threat analysis, phishing response, and user education in cybersecurity.
Ben Baker
Ben Baker is a producer, consultant and executive with over 25 years of experience supporting filmmakers across three continents. His credits span feature film, episodic, short-form narrative, and commercial production in the areas of Virtual Production, VFX, editorial, mastering and distribution. He is currently CEO of virtual production company XCrazy Studios, and has previously been a VP of Post Production at Vice Media and a VP of Studio Services at HBO.
A specialist in LED volume and real-time production workflows, Ben has built a reputation for delivering high-value content on tight schedules. As CEO of XCrazy Studio, a Journey Entertainment company based in Edison, New Jersey, Ben not only manages the facility, but also develops and executes projects for his clients, including scoping, budgeting and even jumping in to produce on occasion.
XCrazy Studio is a purpose-built virtual production facility containing an LED volume and real-time content platform that integrates motion capture, stage visuals, and live interactive pipelines serving vertical drama, branded content, and platform-ready serialized production.
His hands-on approach combines deep technical knowledge of Unreal Engine environments, motion capture, and in-camera VFX with the practical instincts of a seasoned line producer — keeping creative ambition and production reality in close alignment.
Moderator:
Yael Urbach
Yael is a freelance editor and assistant editor who has been working in post production in New York for a decade. She has worked across many types of video from sizzles and promos to television and feature film
