News and Events
February 6, 2012
Taxes are Coming! Taxes are Coming!
When: Tuesday February 21
Time: 7:00pm-8:00 pm (with networking after) Doors at 6:30pm
Location: Coming Soon.
New York is ranked as the 3rd most taxed state in the country, and we are frequently miss classified as “freelancers” or “independent contractors”.
CPA Bryan Stern will be encoring his 2010 session “Are you really a Freelancer?” for a session on how to successfully navigate the Freelancer /Employee tax issues that we all face in this industry.
Come learn what the IRS thinks of you. Gain some insight into bookkeeping and reporting requirements for the self-employed (and employed) and talk about the pitfalls to watch our for regarding preparing your tax returns.
Bryan will also be on hand to attempt to answer any questions you may have regarding your situation.
Don’t put it off! It’s time to take control of your finances.
Oh yea, Bryan’s also available by appointment to do your tax returns. Come meet him!
RSVP Appreciated, but not required
10$ Cash donation recommended
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About Bryan Stern
Bryan P. Stern is a certified public accountant with his own practice providing tax preparation and planning, accounting, and financial planning services for artists in all fields. As a professional fine art photographer in his spare time, he feels that he has a special understanding of the needs of individuals working in the arts and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the Zicklin School of Business at Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York and a Master of Science in Taxation, with a certificate in Financial Planning from the University of Miami, Florida. He has worked for Big Four accounting firms, such as Deloitte & Touche, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, as well as a number of local and regional firms where he has built a knowledge base and an expertise in a wide variety of accounting and taxation issues. He values building long-term professional relationships with clients with an emphasis on personal service and client satisfaction.
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About Tinc Tuesday: Network, Educate, Grow
Tinc Productions partners with industry professionals, companies and manufacturers to offer a monthly series for the “freelance” events and theater professionals in and around New York City.
Tinc Tuesday’s goals are simple: provide a forum to explore issues facing New York’s events and theater “freelance” community, create a more competitive workforce, identify trends in technology affecting the New York market, and provide networking opportunities for employers and freelancer.
All are welcome regardless of experience, employment status or employer.
We look forward to seeing you at a Tinc Tuesday event!
Posted by Melissa
January 29, 2012
I tend to be someone that practices brand loyalty. I will go out of my way for my favorite coffee shop and I always buy the same brand of soap. There would have to be a pretty significant disruption to the soap supply for me to switch. I know what I am getting, and I know how the end product will feel. It’s now a part of my identity, however subtle.
Prior to 2008 event planners and production companies tended to enjoy a similar phenomenon. Committed relationships were the norm and often a party planner would be known for working with specific venues, production companies and vendors.
When the economy starts to falter and event budgets get smaller it causes a disruption akin to my soap company changing its recipe. Party planners begin rethinking their dedicated alliances and venture out to see what’s new. “I know we’ve worked together for a long time…but”, are probably the most feared words a vendor can hear, but in the grand scheme of things, for the industry it is a much needed reality check. The stumbling economy has opened up a window for those of us who are looking to adjust the way events work; when a company needs to stop and ask the question “Why do I choose this vendor?”
Tinc is one such company striving to answer these questions. We have many production partners (vendors) in the industry that we work with on a regular basis.
What are the questions that you should be asking yourself about your long-term production partners? These are our top 5.
- Do they care about what my goals are? (Have they ever even asked me?)
- Are they doing anything to help me move forward with my business? (Do they know who my ideal clientele are?)
- Are their employees happy at work? (Do they make me happy at work?)
- Do they give me the same product every time regardless of the event? (Consistency can be a virtue, but not at the cost of originality and forward thinking.)
- Do they ever challenge me to think out of the box? (Is this a partnership that goes both ways?)
We think that if you answer no to any of these, then it might be time to reevaluate.
These are the questions that we ask about our production partners, and we want our clients to ask these questions of us as well. There is always more that we can we doing for each other. That’s what a true partnership is.
And hey, its 2012…time to look through your closet and be honest about how that old sweatshirt makes you look, even though you’ve had it since you were in college. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade.
Posted by Melissa
January 26, 2012
Recently, Tinc designed the lighting for BeachCandy Swimwear’s new flagship store in sunny Corona Del Mar California. We dropped by to see owner and designer Brit B last week to see how things were going and hear some rave reviews from her many loyal customers.
Known worldwide, BeachCandy’s ready-made & custom-made swimwear is lauded for it’s exceptional Fit and Swarovski Crystal Candy details. The boutique also carries a hand-picked selection of exotic cover-ups, accessories, cocktail dresses, Swarovski encrusted sandals, jewelry & much more. BeachCandy is known for its personalized shopping experience and commitment to quality.
When we first spoke with Brit about her lighting dreams for the store, her most adamant request was that the dressing rooms provide flattering, soft, and sunny light with no harsh angles; the exact opposite of a department store dressing room.
The store has the benefit of lots of natural light, so it became crucial to carry the same color tones throughout the store to create a consistent beach kissed feel.
The fixtures chosen provide the color temperature of natural sunlight so you see the fabrics and Swarovski Crystals exactly as they will appear as you lounge by the pool. Tinc also added a dimmer system to help match the intensity of the sun outside at any time of day. “Our main goal was to create a seamless transition from the beach to the store,” says project lead and designer, Melissa Johnston. Utilizing frosted glass wall sconces as the main source of light in the dressing rooms she removed the harsh directional light that Brit despises in so many other stores. The high white ceilings and floor length mirrors aid this bounce effect, leaving you with evenly distributed light that reduces unflattering shadows.
“Working with such a visual and passionate designer was an absolute treat for us. Brit had a very clear picture of what she wanted. Each design choice was treated with equal weight and focus on how it might help her customers feel their best and reflect their natural beauty.”
Tinc brought together the luminosity of beach glass with a sparkle of crystal candy, culminating in a laid-back glamour that could only be a compliment to the amazing swimwear by Brit B.
Visit www.beachcandyswimwear.com to see Brit B’s stunning designs or head out to the store to see Tinc’s custom lighting. It’s time to end your search for the perfect swimsuit
Posted by Melissa
January 25, 2012
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) and Tinc Productions are seeking applicants for several technical positions in this year’s festival.
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NYMF is the largest annual musical theater event in the world and consists of 30 new musicals and many special events in 5 Mid Town venues in NYC each year, over the course of 3 weeks in July. Each musical will perform at least 6 times with potential for extensions. Many of the shows go on to extended runs on Broadway and Off-Broadway.
The production staff will be working under the direction of Tinc Productions, a premier event production and management company based in NYC. Tinc is known for providing highly skilled production talent, coupled with an intuitive management style that makes for seamless events.
We are hiring several people for each position, as there are multiple venues to staff. We are looking for highly motivated, team-oriented individuals. This festival is incredibly fast-paced and requires staff to work calmly and creatively as a team, while maintaining high quality production values. The ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities is a requirement. Each staff member will be assigned to a specific venue and tasked with the smooth running of the production elements across all shows running in rep in their respective venue.
This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking to work closely with established and up-and-coming designers, directors, producers, and writers from all over the globe. In addition, we will be hosting industry meet-and-greets and training sessions for all staff members, giving them a chance to network with industry professionals and develop future employment opportunities.
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Contract Dates:
Associate Production Manager, A2 Audio Technician and Venue Technician: July 5 – July 30.
A1 Audio Engineer: June 25 – July 30.
Festival load-in is July 5-8; the festival runs July 9-29; load-out is July 30. Please bear in mind that work-days during the festival run will generally be 12-14 hours/day, 7 days per week.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, résumé, and references to nymfjobs@tincproductions.com as a PDF or Word Doc. Please include “NYMF 2012” in your subject line and indicate which position(s) you are applying for. Due to expected heavy volume of applications, we will only contact applicants we are interested in speaking with.
No phone calls, please.
For more information about The New York Musical Theatre Festival, please visit: www.nymf.org
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Associate Production Manager
Each APM is responsible for managing one venue during the festival. This position will serve as a liaison between festival management, the venue, and the individual productions and events in their venue. The APM will supervise the daily events of each space including load-ins, technical rehearsals, strikes and changeovers for all productions running in rep. In addition, the APM will supervise the overall festival load-in and load-out of that venue. APMs will act as the venue production team lead and will be tasked with creating a positive and functional team dynamic. Applicants should be able to multi-task and keep things moving while under pressure. Strong communication and people skills are a must. Prior experience as a production manager, stage manager, or venue manager a plus.
Salary: 950/week
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A1 – Sound Engineer
Each engineer will mix up to 4 shows plus additional special events. A1s will be involved in prepping their audio rig and participating in the smooth load-in and trouble shooting of their systems. Sound engineers will attend a design run and tech rehearsal for each show that they are mixing, as well as mix all performances. A1s will partner with the A2 to ensure a smooth run of all audio elements.
Salary: Based on Experience
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A2 – Audio Technician
A2s will be responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of the audio system in their assigned venue. This includes prepping and troubleshooting all microphones and band setups before, during and after each show. A2s will be a part of the festival load-in and load-out and will assist the A1 Sound Engineers as needed. Each A2 will be assigned a venue and will be the audio liaison for each show in that space. A2s will partner with the A1s to ensure a smooth run of all audio elements.
Salary: 650/week
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Venue Technician
The venue technician will serve as the onsite technical support for all shows. They will be a part of the festival load-in and load-out and will be present at their assigned venue throughout the festival. Venue Technicians will do dimmer check and must be comfortable climbing ladders, changing lamps and problem solving technical issues as they arise. Light carpentry may be required. They will also help to ensure load-ins, load-outs, and changeovers happen as smoothly as possible. Experience as a run crew person, electrician, sound engineer and/or stage manager is helpful. Strong people skills are a must.
Salary: 650/week
Posted by Melissa
January 24, 2012
Last week, Tinc was at Union Square Ballroom
setting up for an award naming ceremony for The Simon Graduate School of Business- Rochester University. The flexibility of the ballroom allowed the event to transform from a slide show-award ceremony into a reception social hour for the guests.
Posted by Jenna
