FAQ — O&K Production

Absolutely. Commercial briefs are welcome as long as they align with our aesthetic and production calendar. We provide turnkey service—ideation, scripting, casting, shoot, post, delivery—with a clear timeline and a locked line-item budget.

We currently operate as an independent creative partnership based in New York City. Formal incorporation (LLC) is planned for the next growth phase, but all work is contracted under standard New York law using industry-standard production agreements.

Yes. Send us a 30-second proxy clip and a brief describing your target look or references; we’ll turn around a quote and schedule within 48 hours. Services offered à la carte include offline/online edit, DaVinci Resolve color grading, dialogue cleanup and final sound mix.

A typical 10- to 15-minute short travels through four phases:

• Development (2–4 weeks for script polish & budgeting)
• Pre-production (3 weeks for casting, locations, permits)
• Production (5–7 shooting days)
• Post-production (6–8 weeks for edit, color, mix)

We then schedule 6–8 weeks for festival strategy and submissions—so plan on 4–6 months total from first draft to “Submit” click.

We build a transparent line-item quote based on five drivers: running time, number of shooting days, crew size, locations, and post-production complexity. After a free 30-minute discovery call we send you a PDF estimate; once approved, the figure is locked unless the scope changes.

For short-form video we start locking dates 4–6 weeks in advance. Immersive theatre or multi-day filming benefits from 6–8 weeks to secure venues, rehearsal space, and permits. Tight turnarounds are possible—just ask early so we can reshuffle the calendar.

You can cancel up to 14 days before the first shoot/rehearsal day and receive a 50 % refund of the production fee. Inside 14 days we credit your deposit toward a new date (good for six months). Force-majeure shutdowns—extreme weather, government bans—are re-scheduled at no extra cost.

Our in-house camera package centers on a Nikon ZR Cinema (6K RED RAW), and an iPhone 16 Pro (shooting Apple Log) as camera for small spaces and films where budget is not so high.

Yes. Through our NYC rental partners we can upgrade to ARRI Alexa 35, RED V-Raptor, full-size HMI or RGB cine-LED rigs, steady-cam and dolly systems. We handle the booking, insurance riders and pick-up logistics, so you receive one seamless quote.

Default masters are RED RAW; ProRes 422 HQ; DNxHR, 4K DCI/UHD, plus festival-ready DCP on request. Social-media versions (H.264/H.265, 16×9 or 9×16) are included at no extra cost. All color work is finished in DaVinci Resolve 18/Adobe Premiere Pro with ACES or Rec.709 management.

Not yet. At this stage we operate exclusively within the United States. We do travel nationwide for on-location shoots—flights, lodging and per-diems are billed at cost—but international projects will start as fast as possible.

We are in the process of securing full production insurance for larger projects. For now, we work with venues and clients case-by-case and can arrange short-term insurance through our partners when needed.

NYC is our home base, but we travel anywhere within the United States. Travel days, airfare, lodging and per-diems are billed at cost. International shoots will launch once our visa logistics are expanded, so for now all work is U.S.-only.

ACH transfer, PayPal Business, Stripe (credit / debit cards), and Wise for international clients. Larger projects can be paid by bank wire. All invoices are issued in USD with net -15 terms unless we agree otherwise.

A 50 % production deposit secures your shoot or stage run in our calendar. The remaining 50 % is due when we reach picture lock (for film) or opening night (for theatre). Smaller one-day shoots may be billed 100 % upfront.

Yes—projects over $10 000 can be split into up to three milestone payments (e.g. green-light, end of principal photography, final delivery). Instalment schedules are agreed before signing.

No. Every quote is a line-item PDF that lists crew, gear, permits, travel and post-production. If the scope expands (extra shoot day, additional VFX), we issue a signed change order before work continues.

A standard day is 10 camera-on hours. Overtime is billed at 1.5× hourly crew rate and must be approved on set by the client or their delegate. We flag possible overruns in the call sheet so you’re never surprised.

A few times per year we take on one pro bono project that resonates with our studio’s values (social impact, emerging voices, or artistic innovation). If you believe your idea qualifies, send a one-page pitch to our email. We review every proposal, but slots are limited.

Send a link to your Actors Access/Backstage/IMDb page or just CV plus a one-page résumé via the form on our Cast & Crew page. We shortlist by type, invite self-tapes, and then hold live or Zoom callbacks. If you don’t hear back right away, your profile stays on file for six months.

Yes. We crew up per project and love to meet new collaborators. Drop a concise CV + two work samples to our email:

• subject line “Freelance – [Your Role]”

If the calendar fits, we’ll set up a 15-min meet-and-greet.

We’re open to shorts (≤ 15 pages) and immersive-theatre concepts that match our neo-noir aesthetic. Email a logline + 1-page synopsis to our email. We reply within three weeks; full scripts are read under standard NDA.

English and Russian. We can coach dialogue, translate scripts and deliver subtitles in both languages at no extra cost.

Our “A-list” circuit is Sundance, Tribeca, Clermont-Ferrand for shorts and Edinburgh Fringe / NYC Fringe for immersive theatre. Once premieres are locked, we roll out to genre and regional events such as Fantasia, Fantastic Fest, Locarno Pardi di Domani, Sarajevo and Brooklyn-based showcases.

Yes. We build a festival strategy, fill out FilmFreeway / Eventival forms, pay entry fees (at cost) and track screening copies, laurels, press releases and Q&A logistics. A typical package covers 10–15 targeted festivals and includes a printable laurels sheet.

Absolutely. We’re developing a slate of shorts and a debut feature for 2026 and welcome equity partners, gap finance, or service-production deals. Request our pitch deck at our email — NDAs signed within 24 hours.

Standard split is pro-rata pari-passu until recoupment, then 50/50 net profits. Alternate models (minimum guarantees, waterfall tiers) can be negotiated per project. All terms are set out in a signed recoupment schedule before shooting starts.

Yes. Licensing packages include the script, director’s guide, audience interaction map, and brand assets. We offer remote rehearsals or a 3-day on-site setup, plus optional casting support. Connect with us via our email for rates and date availability.

O&K Production is a new studio founded in 2025. While our core team’s earlier work as actors and crew screened at festivals such as Raindance 2024 and HollyShorts 2023, our first fully in-house short is now in post-production and will start its festival run in 2026. Follow our News page for updates.

We’re not sales agents, but we guide you through trusted aggregators such as FilmHub or Quiver that deliver to Amazon Prime, Roku, Tubi, ShortsTV and more. We prepare all deliverables — DCP, ProRes master, closed-captions, key art — and stay on as creative liaisons during QC and contract review. Final acceptance on each platform is subject to the aggregator’s and channel’s standards.