Comments on: Diversifying Local Video: A Conversation With PixelFish

By: Alex Ezorsky

Alex Ezorsky — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:47:38 +0000

So, I recently attempted to file a class action lawsiut. While they said my case was strong, this particular firm did not think that the potential compensation would be worth the legal fees. So, I encourage EVERYONE who has had trouble with this company, to:

A. Tell every video producer you know to watch out for them and not work for them, now matter how much they offer (because it may never come)

B. Take them to small claims court if they still owe you money

C. Always have them or any other company sign YOUR contract for EVERY shoot, as this is how they are attempting to get away with it now.

D. Spread the word! Its not defamation of character if its a fact. We need to make this as big as it is.

Other suggestions happily taken

By: RR

RR — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 23:31:00 +0000

Not worth shooting for them. Still waiting on a check, it’s been 2 months already. I called and emailed with no response. The very least they can do is not avoid communication. No one likes working for people with poor communication.

By: alex

alex — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 01:39:36 +0000

YES! CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!!!

I too have waited months for payment, even after the “nice” ex-producer turned hiring manager admitted to me they had illegally changed the contract I have from 30days to 90days.

Total fuckups, lets make them PAY!

Does anyone know any good class action lawyers?

Thanks

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 03:38:04 +0000

So I decided to do a little Google search about this company Pixel Fish and this is what I found. I am a smaller company that depends on getting paid within a month’s time to make ends meat. I found out about net 60 days that they say is their turn around time. And I have a confirmation # from the actual Accounting/Office Manager but I don’t know if this means anything. My email address is jeffhigbee@gmail.com. If anyone can let me know how to receive payment faster.

By: Lefty

Lefty — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:38:02 +0000

Try the dotcom CheapTVSpots if your want to get paid right away. They pay freelancers within 2 weeks of delivery. Be aware that they only accept first quality work, though. No shortcuts. Cheap TV Spots has a sharp eye and over 150 international awards to prove it. They offer a very traditional agency company culture and creative freedom without the thick-fingered techie arrogance that many Internet-focused companies exhibit. Freelance to full-time is the way in.

By: Annyce

Annyce — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:53:45 +0000

We finally got the final payment of $200 after a year of constantly emailing Cheryl: caken@pixelfish.com Operations Manager and John McIntyre CEO jmcintyre@pixelfish.com. Unfortunately in order to receive payment you need to constantly send an email to inquire about the date the payment will be sent out. Be persistent and you will get paid.

By: mike brown

mike brown — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:52:28 +0000

I made a few posts on this site back in november.

i just received a check from pixelfish today for the remainder of my outstanding balance ($950). it may have taken them over 2 years to pay me, but they have paid me in full.
I spoke with cheryl a few days ago. she made a point to say that pixelfish is paying me because they now have the money, and not because of the anti-pixelfish website i built. regardless of the reason, i’ve decided since they pay me in full, to remove the website.

i hope you all get paid soon (if you haven’t already). all i can say is don’t give up!

By: filing a lawsuit against pixelfish

filing a lawsuit against pixelfish — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:58 +0000

I have had the same problem with payment. John McIntyre is a liar and a thief. They have plenty of money and they refuse to pay me. Pixelfish is NOT going through financial hard times. They just do not want to pay their employees. After more than a year, I finally got my first paycheck from them for $200 (out of the $1150 they owe me). I have personally spoken with John McIntyre on the phone. I have the results of that phone call (and other email correspondence) on my website: http://www.thehumanjib.com/pixelfish

I am filing a complaint with the better business bureau and filing a suit against them with the County of Los Angeles. If you would like to contact me about filing the same complaint, please contact me.

Mike Brown
830.660.3600
mike@mikebrownmedia.com

By: filing a lawsuit against pixelfish

filing a lawsuit against pixelfish — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:05:10 +0000

Mike Brown
830.660.3600
mike@mikebrownmedia.com

By: AM

AM — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:28:51 +0000

We’ve done a ton of shoots for Pixelfish and right from the beginning they were 3 months out in paying. They said that their payments would be 30-45 days once they got their accounts receivable in order. We’re still waiting… We too had to constantly email to find out when we would be receiving our next payment. That seems to be the only way to make sure you’ll get paid.
These have been easy shoots so we thought easy money. Well… when they don’t pay, make you pay for shipping & who knows what else in the future you start to wonder why do we keep shooting for them.

Is this the reputation you want for your company?