<h1>By Beka Ashley and Paris Williamson</h1>
Talent managers are critically essential to the careers of their clients, serving as their trusted advisors, advocates, and client representatives. Tirelessly, Managers work to ensure their client&rsquo;s success in the entertainment industry. With countless streaming services, fierce competition, varying client expectations, industry politics, and multiple clients to manage &ndash; talent managers have their work cut out for them.
Because talent managers are rarely off-the-clock, they need a tool that allows them to remain primarily focused on the success of clients while sourcing new and upcoming talent. tap., an app that connects everyone in entertainment, can help talent managers stay organized, prioritize tasks, recruit new talent, and maintain clear boundaries between clients, agents, other managers, and productions.&nbsp;
Nevin Dolcefino is the Executive Vice President at<a href="https://innovativeartists.com/"> Innovative Artists</a>, a top-tier Hollywood talent agency that provides incomparable, personalized management services which prioritize the interest of their clients first and foremost. Through "sharply focused representation", Innovative Artists ensure success during all stages of their client's careers. Additionally, Dolcefino is also an investor and advisor for tap. He is passionate about tap.&rsquo;s ability to help talent managers grow and scale their careers.
<h2>A Changing Industry Has Talent Managers Seeking New Solutions</h2>
Talent Managers guide entertainers through their careers, assisting in project decisions, producing original content, and sometimes personal life choices. They provide encouragement to entertainers and have a unique opportunity to help blossoming talent find their niche and grow.&nbsp;
Top managers in the industry, like Rick Yorn (manager of A-List actors Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio), are successful because they see a client's potential and push them toward greatness. However, the last several years have seen massive shifts within the industry, challenging managers&rsquo; instincts and autonomy and causing them to leave the field in droves.&nbsp;
According to Lucas Shaw of<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-10-30/for-hollywood-talent-managers-booking-gigs-is-no-longer-enough"> Bloomberg</a>, manager jobs are becoming more complicated. Talent managers feel financial pressure from celebrities becoming entrepreneurs and independent social media stars &ndash; attracting investors' attention without a manager&rsquo;s involvement. Therefore, agents and managers must consider goals for their financial futures as their clients source deals online without Managers.
This pressure to build clientele and secure a financial future means managers in Hollywood are constantly seeking new talent to represent. tap.&rsquo;s Access Feed connects those in the industry seeking guidance from managers who can support them.
David Waltzer, manager of hip-hop artist Mike WiLL Made-It and rapper 24kGoldn, looks for self-starters in the industry. Clients (and managers!) who are self-starters are more likely to be successful in their fields. He told<a href="https://variety.com/lists/hollywoods-new-leaders-of-2022/lexi-todd/"> Variety</a> that respect is the secret to his success: &ldquo;You never know where someone will end up. This industry is a marathon, not a sprint, and that mindset has helped me succeed.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>Is a Code of Ethics Needed For Talent Managers?&nbsp;</h2>
Involvement in associations is important in talent management. The Screen Actors Guild: American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) is the most well-known and respectable organization for directors, producers, journalists, and entertainment professionals. These organizations' talent managers are at the forefront of their category and the ones who regulate industry standards. However, some recent changes in SAG-AFTRA are having talent managers reconsider their union affiliation.
In 2013, SAG-AFTRA introduced a voluntary<a href="https://www.sagaftra.org/managers"> Code of Ethics</a> for managers stipulating that there are time limitations if a manager uses a written contract. This code includes contract duration limitations, auto-renewal clauses, and the inability to use a photographer or acting coach, for example, if the manager has a financial interest.
Notably, under this code of ethics, managers cannot solicit or procure services for the actors they represent. According to Jonathan Handel of<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/sag-aftra-introduces-voluntary-regulation-685773/"> The Hollywood Reporter</a>, many SAG-AFTRA-associated talent managers are opposed to the restrictions enacted by the code.
Gerry Pass, producer, and president of Chrome Artists Management, told Handel, "I was excited about the prospect of a &lsquo;Code,&rsquo; if it would bring greater cooperation between SAG-AFTRA and personal managers. But the final document&hellip;doesn&rsquo;t do that; just the opposite, if adhered to, it makes it almost impossible for a personal manager to effectively represent the union&rsquo;s members. It has turned my enthusiasm relevant to this potential into the disappointment of its realities, and I cannot support and will not consider signing.&rdquo;
tap.&rsquo;s Deal Message Thread (DMT) offers an alternative for talent managers seeking a way to be held accountable to their clients without being bound by SAG-AFTRA&rsquo;s code of ethics. Vetted talent managers can utilize the DMT for secure communications with agencies, organizing schedules, portfolio upkeep, general e-mails, and document-keeping.&nbsp;
<h1>Connecting Talent Managers with Everyone in Entertainment on tap.</h1>
tap. helps talent managers communicate directly with actors, producers, directors, and the people that matter in entertainment. The app&rsquo;s software enables them to manage their networks and connections, save money, secure clients, maintain accountability, and advance their careers. tap. is on a mission to help film, TV, music, radio, and publishing professionals connect, network, bookwork, and manage their entire entertainment career; this includes showrunners. Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA,&nbsp; tap. is for everyone working in the global media and entertainment industry. For more information, visit<a href="http://www.tap.ec/"> www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the<a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417"> App Store</a> and<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap"> Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp;
Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. Connect with her on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/"> LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written<a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley"> here</a>.
About Paris Williamson:
Paris Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Talent Manager Research Assistant. Paris created the company&rsquo;s Talent Manager Default System in Entertainment, a thorough and robust guide on all things Talent Manager related, including how to break into entertainment as a Talent Manager. Connect with her on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-williamson-a0b521253/"> LinkedIn</a>.

Successful Talent Managers Need tap. to Compete in the New Talent Market

<h1>By Beka Ashley and Aran Gutierrez</h1>
Filmmaking is a constantly evolving art form, and it takes a lot of hard work, creativity, and determination to make a great movie. With so many filmmakers vying for attention in a crowded industry, standing out from the crowd can be challenging. But, anyone can make better movies with the right approach and expert advice.&nbsp;
Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned pro, tap. will provide you with resources to plan your film, secure financing, and connect with seasoned professionals. Here are five ways filmmakers can improve their craft, with insights and advice from one of the masters of modern filmmaking: Spike Lee.&nbsp;
<h3>1. Filmmakers need to have a plan</h3>
A well-thought-out plan can help ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently. This includes creating a detailed shot list, scheduling rehearsals and shoots, and coordinating the various departments and crew members necessary to make a movie. For instance, filmmaker Spike Lee says in his <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/spike-lees-tips-for-shooting-on-location">Masterclass</a> for new directors: &ldquo;If you don't have a cover set...for everyday shooting, you might find yourself needing to tell your film crew to go home." Filmmakers need a backup plan to prepare for the unexpected. tap.&rsquo;s Artiste Avail calendar feature helps ensure artists are on the same page as clients in terms of schedules and logistics and to eliminate any gray areas in production. This allows everything to run smoothly in the filming process.
<h3>2. Stay organized</h3>
Keeping organized on set can help ensure that production runs smoothly and efficiently. For example, you must maintain a clear communication chain, keep track of equipment, and ensure everything is properly labeled and stored while on set. In addition to that, keeping digital documents organized is essential so you can easily access them when needed. These might include scripts, shot lists, contracts, and other important records. The Deal Message Thread on tap. allows industry professionals to keep all of this information conveniently located in one secure location.
<h3>3. Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate</h3>
Building a strong team of professionals who can collaborate effectively is crucial to the success of a film. Encourage open communication and teamwork to ensure everyone on the project is on the same page and working towards a common goal. Similarly, successful collaboration also includes making compromises and being flexible. No matter how well you plan, there will always be unexpected challenges and problems that arise on set. For example, crew members, talent, or location could fall through. A strong filmmaker needs to be able to take these changes in stride. Be prepared to think on your feet and develop creative solutions to keep the production moving forward. Thankfully, tap.&rsquo;s Art Geo feature makes it easy to find vetted professionals to collaborate with no matter where you are in the world. <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://tap-blog.s3.amazonaws.com/media/640f622dc1c3f4001b143de2-Frame%20283%202023-01-23%20-%20For%20CEA%20-%205%20Production%20Tips%20for%20Filmmakers%20to%20Make%20Better%20Movies%20%282%29%20-%20PUBLICATION%20-%20Br%20Aw%20-%20Prod%20%28Camera%20Operator%29%20%2B%20Mob%20App%20%28New%20Prod%20Added%29.jpg" alt="" width="627" height="418" /> 
<h3>4. Elevate your marketing through vetted professionals</h3>
Within the film industry, an emerging problem plaguing smaller productions is an immediate lack of star power that would facilitate the film&rsquo;s global publicity. However, tap.&rsquo;s features&ndash;Vetted Entertainment Professionals and Artiste Avail&ndash;enable filmmakers to streamline and elevate the promotion of their films. tap. offers newer or independent filmmakers access to a global network of industry professionals and Hollywood celebrities who can all be reached through tap&rsquo;s network. For example, WarnerBrothers utilized this strategy through their marketing for &ldquo;Black Adam&rdquo;, according to Gregg Katzman of CBR.com. By booking A-list celebrity Dwayne Johnson, WarnerBrothers could promote their film through little investment beyond his employment. This is a feat that all users of tap. can achieve with the right marketing strategy &ndash; and, most importantly, the right connections! Marc Weinstock, president of marketing for Paramount Pictures, shared with Variety readers how they could do this for &ldquo;The Lost City&rdquo;. Through &ldquo;capitalizing on the humor and immense star power [of Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Brad Pitt] to reach underserved audiences&rdquo;, &ldquo;The Lost City&rdquo; was a roaring success among fans.
<h3>5. Master the art of storytelling</h3>
There is no award-winning film without an award-winning story. As a filmmaker, you breathe life into a screenplay for viewers. Think about how you can connect viewers to the message and characters of the film &ndash; and run with it. tap. can connect you to excellent screenwriters, editors, and more who can help your visions succeed. Propel your career forward and set yourself apart in the industry by mastering the art of storytelling.
<h2>Connect with everyone in entertainment with tap.</h2>
tap. is the central professional network for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA, tap. is on a mission to help professionals in film, TV, music, radio, and publishing connect, network, book work, and manage their entire entertainment career. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp;
Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Aran Gutierrez:
​​Aran is a California State University Fullerton Communications major. He lives in Los Angeles, California. As a member of the tap. Research and Development team, his role was to conduct industry research concerning screenwriting, marketing, and finances. You can contact him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aran-gutierrez-7aa376197?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bq5QFnVDKTzCFIGy%2FXfWLBw%3D%3D">LinkedIn</a>.

Here Are 5 Production Tips For Filmmakers To Make Better Movies

<h1>by Beka Ashley and Jack Spyra</h1>
Directors seeking to launch a new film have their work cut out for them - from finding talent, financing, securing locations, and film promotion. <a href="../">tap.</a>, a networking app for entertainment professionals, alleviates these challenges as a one-stop shop for filmmakers to get the people, money, and location in one place. The mobile app boasts as the single source to find anyone and everything in entertainment.
Matt Reeves, the film director best known for the Batman and Planet of the Apes franchises, understands directors' struggles. &ldquo;If you want to be a filmmaker,&rdquo; he told <a href="https://filmschoolrejects.com/filmmaking-tips-matt-reeves/">Filmschool Rejects</a>, &ldquo;you need to find a story that you have to tell&hellip;and tell it any way you can.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>tap. Helps Directors Bring Stories to Life</h2>
In the film industry, directors face considerable challenges making it tough to bring stories to life. tap. offers a solution where industry professionals and those in entertainment can network, promote themselves, find work, book each other, and get paid &ndash; all in one app.&nbsp;
George Miller, the filmmaker known for Three Thousand Years of Longing and Mad Max: Fury Road, discusses the challenges behind every new film. He told Chris Gardner of <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/george-miller-three-thousand-years-of-longing-furiosa-1235153131/">The Hollywood Reporter</a>, &ldquo;Each film is like playing an NBA basketball game. You have to be prepared for every surprise. You don&rsquo;t know where the ball is going to bounce or when the defense is going to attack. You have to avoid injury and constantly have to adjust and remain agile to win the game.&rdquo; 
<h2>tap. Offers Film Promotion Opportunities For Directors</h2>
The Access Feed, tap.&rsquo;s central hub for everything new in the industry, helps directors gain recognition from the people who matter the most. For traction, directors can post new deals, productions, casting calls, events, and film promotional info. Interested talent or studio executives can view the director&rsquo;s Media 360 Profile from the Access Feed. They can talk directly with the director through the app&rsquo;s secure messaging thread feature, the Deal Message Thread.
Reed Morano, Emmy and Directors Guild Award winner known for The Handmaid's Tale, talks about the importance of directors having a wide breadth of contacts. She shared with <a href="https://musicbed.com/blog/filmmaking/directing/the-best-good-advice-9-filmmakers-weigh-in">Music Bed</a> that the secret to success is &ldquo;taking every experience that comes your way in the beginning&hellip;.beggars can&rsquo;t be choosers. The most important thing is expanding your contacts and building your reel&hellip;be easy to work with, easy to get along with; be proactive; and be somebody people want to be around. Skill is almost second to the kind of person you are. The skill will come and will improve with each job.&rdquo;
Filmmakers, including screenwriters, photographers, and composers, can build a rich network of contacts through tap. to make their moviemaking dreams come true even faster. 
<h2>tap. Helps Directors Put New Films In Front of Viewers</h2>
Denis Villeneuve, director, and filmmaker of the critically acclaimed film Dune, shared with <a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/03/denis-villeneuve-on-how-dune-survived-the-upheaval-of-hollywood">Vanity Fair</a> how word of mouth helped to expand his film&rsquo;s success. Dune was originally going to be shown solely in theaters, but at the last minute was announced that HBO Max would debut it simultaneously.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I appreciate streaming because it allows us to revisit films that we loved or to go back in film history. It&rsquo;s fantastic for archives. But movies dreamed and made for the big screen must be born on the big screen. Cinema is an art form that needs an audience,&rdquo; Villeneuve wrote.&nbsp;
However, all hope wasn&rsquo;t lost for Villeneuve: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s still difficult for me to process that Dune was released on TV at the same time that it debuted in theaters. We still did good numbers theatrically, but what saved us was that the word of mouth was strong, and people were tired of being at home. We are not meant to be isolated; we are meant to be together.&rdquo;
tap.&rsquo;s extensive entertainment network acts as virtual word-of-mouth for films like Dune &ndash; expanding the reach of a film&rsquo;s production.
<h2>tap.&rsquo;s Features Protect Directors and Filmmakers</h2>
tap.&rsquo;s direct messaging platform, the Deal Message Thread, offers a secure location to discuss and negotiate contracts, payment details, and logistics. Both parties can even sign contracts securely on the app, which remains organized and easily accessible.
Having these features in one place will make the filmmaker's life easier and more streamlined and protect their time, assets, and production.
tap. is available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp;
Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Jack Spyra
Jack is an aspiring screenplay writer, film director, and actor. He is currently attending Ohio University, where he studies media arts. One day, he hopes to make films that inspire people to make the world a better place. He is a research assistant advising tap. about film directors and their role in the entertainment industry. You can connect with him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-spyra">LinkedIn</a>.

Entertainment Networking App tap. Helps Directors Launch New Films

<h2>by Beka Ashley and Luke Ressler</h2>
What do Bones, Narcos, Glee, The Walking Dead, and Black Widow all have in common? They were all involved in profit-sharing lawsuits with showrunners, totaling over half a billion dollars in litigation fees and settlements. In fact, four of those productions were within the past six years. With the explosion of hundreds of new content spread across thirty-five top streaming providers and 200 streaming platforms worldwide, these showrunner lawsuits are just the tip of the iceberg.&nbsp;
tap. offers a solution for showrunners to clearly communicate, track deal flow, and book the entire cast and crew on its immutable AI robust software system. Developed by a team of intellectual property and transactional attorneys, tap. is the precursor for showrunners to avoid lawsuits, and literally save millions in potential settlement fees and court costs. tap. verifies each user's identity and work experience and tracks all aspects of production, from development negotiations to distribution, via its machine learning immutable technology.&nbsp; The Deal Message Thread (DMT) is proclaimed as a patented feature designed to ensure transparency, align strategic efforts, and track the lifecycle of rights in the entire deal-making process from conception to marketplace. The DMT is an essential must-have productivity tool for showrunners to advance their career and avoid litigation.
<h2>tap. Offers Showrunners Transparency and Contract Accessibility</h2>
In one example, the showrunner, creator, and executive producers of the Walking Dead (2010) are <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/01/walking-dead-lawsuit-profits-robert-kirkman-amc-arbitration-trial-1235215083/">settling</a> via private arbitration with AMC studios for misrepresenting MAGR (mass-adjusted gross receipts) calculations during contract negotiations. Essentially, MAGR calculation is one way executive producers and showrunners get paid for contributing to television production. <a href="https://content.next.westlaw.com/Glossary/PracticalLaw/I62abcd286bcf11ebbea4f0dc9fb69570?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=(sc.Default)&amp;firstPage=true">Westlaw</a> defines MAGR as &ldquo;the TV, streaming series, or movie revenues a studio receives minus distribution fees and expenses, and development and production costs.&rdquo;&nbsp;
According to the Dominic Patten of <a href="https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.11.14-MFN-Complaint.pdf">Deadline,</a> "None of them or their representatives were provided with a MAGR definition from AMC while negotiating their contracts nor were told that the MAGR definition would include a binding arbitration provision."&nbsp;
If the plaintiffs of The Walking Dead negotiated terms via tap&rsquo;s DMT, the software would flag the need for parties to define the MAGR terms.&nbsp; This could have avoided this $##MM lawsuit. The platform's immutable communications technology enables transparency and accessibility to the deal-making process to help spot these red flags in advance and reconcile them.
<h2>Showrunners Can Avoid Profit-Sharing Lawsuits With tap.</h2>
Profit participation litigations are common disputes facing showrunners, with many being settled out of court, according to Dale Kinsella and Nick Soltman of <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/hollywood-profit-participation-misconceptions-1235015051/">The Hollywood Reporter</a>. They report many misconceptions about these kinds of litigations, even amongst showrunners and those closest to the projects. There is clearly a need for a more streamlined and organized approach to managing contracts, negotiations, and communication channels for showrunners.
In one recent case, Patrick Hipes of <a href="https://deadline.com/2022/11/narcos-lawsuit-jose-padilha-eric-newman-profits-1235103572/">Deadline</a> reported that Narcos executive producer Jos&eacute; Padilha recently settled his lawsuit against Eric Newman over millions of dollars in profits from the hit Netflix drama. The original lawsuit cited that both producers agreed to split 50/50 revenue from the show - however, Newman had allegedly concealed significant Narcos revenue from Padilha.&nbsp;
In 2011, Nellie Andreeva of <a href="https://deadline.com/2011/07/former-glee-producer-sues-co-creator-over-backend-148284/">Deadline</a> wrote about the same issue affecting the showrunners and talent of Fox&rsquo;s Glee (2009). Michael Novick, a former Glee producer, agreed to a lower credit and fee in exchange for 15% of the show&rsquo;s backend profits when the project was starting. He left the show, suing Ian Brennan, the show&rsquo;s co-creator, claiming that he was the one who initiated the show&rsquo;s creation in the first place, not Brennan.&nbsp;
As seen in the Glee case, profit-sharing lawsuits are not an exclusively recent issue in show business. tap.&rsquo;s DMT solve many of these issues by placing critical information in a central location and making communication efficient.&nbsp;
<h2>tap. Ensures Showrunners Are Paid Fairly</h2>
According to Michelle Kaminsky of <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michellekaminsky/2019/02/28/arbitrator-orders-fox-to-pay-179m-for-reprehensible-conduct-concerning-bones-licensing-agreements/?sh=7699a1d073d1">Forbes</a>, yet another compensation-related lawsuit happened in 2019 regarding Fox executives and the popular drama Bones. In the article, Kaminsky wrote, &ldquo;Arbitrator Peter Lichtman uses 66 pages to scold Fox executives regarding what he calls &ldquo;reprehensible conduct&rdquo; in paying below market rates to license Bones&hellip;wrongfully withholding profits from actors Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, executive producer Barry Josephson, and author Kathy Reichs. Then, according to Lichtman, they lied about the lowballed deals to cover them up.&rdquo;&nbsp;
In 2021, Scarlett Johansson famously filed a public lawsuit against Disney regarding the release of Black Widow. She claimed the studio sacrificed box office earnings by releasing the film on Disney+ instead. Per Pamela McClintock and Eriq Gardner of <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/scarlett-johansson-disney-lawsuit-1234990249/">The Hollywood Reporter</a>, the lawsuit claims that Disney breached Johansson&rsquo;s contract, a claim they refuted.&nbsp;
Mikey O'Connell of <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywoods-50-most-powerful-tv-showrunners-2022/bisha-k-ali-and-jessica-gao/">The Hollywood Reporter</a> recently shared a list of the most powerful showrunners of 2022, including Bisha K. Ali and Jessica Gao or Ms. Marvel and Jesse Armstrong of Succession. These rising creators in the industry deserve protection and compensation for their work, just as much as the veterans.
If these critically acclaimed entertainment professionals negotiated terms via tap.&rsquo;s patented DMT technology, they might have more protection and received the proper compensation. The AI software technology would stop future profit-sharing lawsuits like this from recurring by providing accessibility, accountability, and transparency in contract negotiations.&nbsp;
<h1>Connecting Showrunners with Everyone in Entertainment on tap.</h1>
tap. helps showrunners communicate directly with talent, producers, directors, and production houses &ndash; the people that matter in entertainment. The app&rsquo;s software enables them to manage their networks and connections, save money, avoid profit-sharing litigations, and advance their career trajectory. tap. is on a mission to help film, TV, music, radio, and publishing professionals connect, network, bookwork, and manage their entire entertainment career; this includes showrunners. &nbsp;Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA,&nbsp; tap. is for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment industry.&nbsp; For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp;
Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Luke Ressler:
Luke is a research assistant with tap. advising on matters affecting showrunners and other industry leaders. He holds a BA in Music Industry Studies from Albright College and is a current Master's student at Carnegie Mellon University, where he studies Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. He is passionate about qualitative research and strives to be a trustworthy beacon of truth in the digital information age. He hopes to educate others on how they can make informed and ethical digital decisions. You can connect with him and see more of what he&rsquo;s written on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeressler/">Linkedin</a>.

tap.'s AI Software Helps Showrunners Avoid Lawsuits and Save Millions

<h2>by Beka Ashley and Benjamin Roche</h2>
Being a composer for TV shows can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Composers are responsible for creating and producing original music that enhances the overall viewing experience. They work closely with the show's producers, directors, and editors to create music that complements the visuals and dialogue. Composers may also be responsible for recording and mixing the music and coordinating with musicians and orchestras to perform the score. The work can be intense and fast-paced, with tight deadlines and last-minute changes. However, it can also be very satisfying to see one's music being used to enhance the emotions and storytelling in a TV show.
The life and career of a composer are complex and consist of several moving parts. A composer might experience challenges and complexities when developing their career. They must know where and how to seek work, which conventions and organizations to join, how to operate equipment, and how to network. If a composer understands how to take advantage of the opportunities around them, they will have the highest chance of success in their career.
<h2>tap. Allows Disney and Marvel Composers To Grow In Their Success</h2>
Composers Natalie Holt and George Streicher have leveraged their experience toward great success this past year. Holt is the composer for Marvel show Loki and various Star Wars projects. Streicher has been known for children&rsquo;s scores and films, but recently developed the score for Corrective Measures starring Bruce Willis.&nbsp;
According to an interview with Dais Johnston of <a href="https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/loki-season-2-exclusive-interview-composer-natalie-holt">Inverse</a>, Loki composer Natalie Holt developed a following after creating a unique, theremin-based score for the Marvel show featured on DisneyPlus+. Holt will be returning to the second season of Loki, she announced. She has also been assigned to score for the Disney Plus show &lsquo;Obi-Wan Kenobi&rsquo;, receiving guidance from film composer John Williams on crafting themes for the characters. In fact, this project makes her the first female to compose a Star Wars project.
In talking with Johnston, Holt explains that the most difficult part of a project is starting it. Before beginning Loki, she said it was like staring at a blank canvas. Holt dives into her character&rsquo;s backgrounds and internal struggles to create and establish a theme for her scores. This attention to detail from composers explains how viewers associate certain sounds and background melodies with certain characters.
Jon Burlingame of <a href="https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/marvel-superhero-series-music-1235283694/">Variety </a>wrote about Holt's inspiration for Loki's character: &ldquo;Loki is sort of a likable baddie,&rdquo; says Holt, &ldquo;a grand, Machiavellian, Shakespearean character, so I wanted some kind of gravitas, classical weight, to his theme.&rdquo;
Natalie Holt states that one of her favorite parts of the job of a film composer is making connections and building relationships with other cast and crew members. She says that the beauty of a relationship between a film composer and a director is that the score stems from the connectivity of the roles. An app like tap. is a fantastic resource for composers like Holt. Making connections and building relationships with industry professionals are vital to a composer&rsquo;s success. The Access Feed is a networking hub &ndash; directors, filmmakers, and musicians can post job opportunities, make casting calls, and even offer their services. Composers can use tap. to build those essential connections. 
<h2>tap. Connects Composers With Musicians For The Right Sounds</h2>
Jeff Ames of <a href="https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/features/1232495-interview-corrective-measures-composer-george-streicher-discusses-his-score">ComingSoon</a> sat down with Streicher to discuss his career, what attracts him to certain projects, and his creative process. Streicher states that his career began when he scored for his friends' films &ndash; mostly children&rsquo;s television and film &ndash; until producer Sean Patrick O&rsquo;Reilly reached out to him to score his next feature, Corrective Measures. It was unlike anything he&rsquo;d done before, and he was thrilled to be a part of the project.&nbsp;
One of the challenges for Streicher in his craft is finding the right sound for each character. To create a sound for one of the characters in Corrective Measures, Streicher created sounds from a Steinway piano and the body of a cello and adapted it into a tailored drum kit specific to that character.
tap. can connect everyone in entertainment, no matter where they are. If Streicher needed a specific instrument or player for one of his scores on short notice, the app&rsquo;s Art Geo feature could connect him with the right person with the tap of a button.&nbsp;
<h1>tap. Connects Composers with Everyone in Entertainment</h1>
tap. helps Composers showcase their work directly to Producers, Directors, and production houses &ndash; the people that matter in entertainment. The software enables them to manage their networks and connections while building on preexisting and new relationships to advance their career trajectory. tap. is on a mission to help professionals in film, TV, music, radio, and publishing connect, network, bookwork, and manage their entire entertainment career; this includes Composers. Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA,&nbsp; tap. is for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment industry. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp;
Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Benjamin Roche:
Benjamin is tap.&rsquo;s research assistant focusing on TV and film composers. Benjamin's career in film, scoring originated from his multi-award-winning film Paj&aacute;ro in 2019. Benjamin's projects have received many awards, such as Best Film at Boulder International Film Festival and First Place at University Interscholastic League Film Festival. Currently, Benjamin attends Berklee College of Music, studying Film Scoring while working as a freelance composer, producer, and songwriter. He is passionate about using his work to connect a film to its audience through storytelling and culture. You can connect with him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-roche-2b1214236/">Linkedin</a>.

Here's What It's Really Like To Be A TV Composer

Brady Fujikawa, Kelci Parker, Shauna Perlman, Cole Galvin, Zahra Phillips, Ridhima Kahn, Merideth Bajana and Archana Lannin Austin&nbsp;<cite class="a-font-accent-uppercase-xs lrv-u-color-grey-dark">PHOTOGRAPHED BY BIRDIE THOMPSON (7); COURTESY OF DAPPER LABS, Hollywood Reporter</cite>
<h2>by Beka Ashley and Anna Debowski</h2>
Talent agents represent talent in Hollywood and beyond. There is a multitude of different agencies that specialize in representing various types of talent. Every day is different for a talent agent; each has a different way of completing unpredictable tasks.&nbsp;
Networking is essential to growing clientele, meeting other agents, and staying up-to-date on industry news. The new entertainment networking app tap. is a fantastic solution to expand its reach within the industry. tap. is a mobile entertainment app designed to cut Talent Agents' expenses, time, and effort by 420%. The machine learning software lets Agents know the latest top talents, rising talents, and talents performing well. This impressive intuitive design also allows them to grow connections and learn how to be the best in their field.
Here is an inside look at what Talent Agents do and expert tips to become one.
<h2>What Does A Talent Agent Do?</h2>
Talent agents represent actors, musicians, voice-over actors, models, and more. Agents work to connect their clients to casting directors, advertising agencies, and people who want to hire them. Agents spend most of their time booking auditions, reviewing contracts, and researching. In between these time-consuming tasks, agents attend showcases, auditions, film festivals, and conventions during their workdays to keep up with recent industry trends.&nbsp;
Talent agents are always looking for up-and-coming talent and new clients to represent. At the same time, new projects and brand deals are also on their radar for their clients. Agents are also known for collaborating with other agents within their network.
&ldquo;The only constant in business is change &ndash; get comfortable with it,&rdquo; powerhouse agent Ari Emanuel, co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor (WME), told Beth Hanna of<a href="http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/ari-emanuels-lessons-to-live-by-stay-close-to-your-intellectual-superiors-fail-a-lot"> Indie Wire</a>. &ldquo;I always tell my colleagues there is no such thing as a traditional talent agent anymore. It&rsquo;s about pushing beyond that 10% commission and finding an opportunity where it didn&rsquo;t exist.&rdquo;
tap. is the change Talent Agents have been looking for to advance their career, shift with the ongoing change in the industry, and find new opportunities beyond the 10% status quo.&nbsp;
<h2>How Do I Become a Talent Agent?</h2>
It takes time, grit, and strategy to grow as a talent agent in Hollywood. Typically, a talent agent will begin their career as an agency intern, trainee, or assistant before branching off independently. Sometimes, this even involves sorting mail in the agency mailroom.
Many agencies have Agent Training programs, which last anywhere from a few months to 2 years. From the training program, trainees typically secure a position as an assistant within the agency they trained. If trainees don&rsquo;t secure a position where they trained, they can become an assistant at another talent agency. This process takes determination but is essential for getting your foot in the door.
At least a high school education is required to become a talent agent, and many agents begin participating in internships during college. In addition, many agents pursue communications, public relations, or journalism degrees.
For talent agents, it can take much effort and persistence to make it to the top of their field. However, seeking connections with the appropriate agencies and people in the industry will propel you forward! Surround yourself with powerful agencies and people to elevate your career.
Patrick Whitesell is the executive chairman of the media agency Endeavor. He is known for representing actors such as Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Idris Elba, Hugh Jackman, John Krasinski, Ryan Reynolds, and Denzel Washington. Despite his A-list clientele, Whitesell told Victoria Berggren of<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hollywoods-influential-people-reveal-best-advice-theyve-received-power-1016066/"> The Holywood Reporter</a>, &ldquo;always remember, power is the position you hold, not you.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>What Does a Day In The Life of a Talent Agent Look Like?</h2>
A typical day for a talent agent in Hollywood begins by sorting through emails from talent, casting agencies, production companies, and other entertainment professionals.&nbsp;
Then, they might conduct research within industry-specific websites such as Backstage, Actors Access, Breakdowns, and Casting Networks to look for upcoming projects. Once a listing for a project becomes open, it is the agent&rsquo;s responsibility to put together a submission package for the role their client would be best for.&nbsp;
The agent must review the contract with the client if a client has been offered a role or deal. This process might involve meetings, phone calls, and lunches with clients and possibly other agencies.&nbsp;
After their workday, Agents might attend premieres and networking events. An agent&rsquo;s day is long &ndash; calls and meetings may go into the night. A potential talent agent must be prepared for this job's hustle.
Superagent Michael Ovitz, best known for founding Creative Arts Agency and a&nbsp; temporary president of The Walt Disney Company, shared how he grew as an agent at the beginning of his career. He told Alison Beard of<a href="https://hbr.org/2019/01/lifes-work-an-interview-with-michael-ovitz"> Harvard Business Review</a>, &ldquo;We had a system where if a colleague asked you a question, you answered it; we kept notes on everything, and we shared information. We prioritized the clients, the agent, and the buyer with the largest need. We returned every phone call by the end of the day, so you&rsquo;d see people sitting in the office until 8:00 at night doing that. Also, honesty: If you do not have an answer for something, tell the client or buyer, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo;
<h2>Is Networking Important for a Talent Agent?</h2>
Agents need to interact with other kinds of people within the industry. A substantial amount of talent signed to talent agencies is signed through referrals. The more people agents know in the industry, the more likely they will be aware of and sign new talent.&nbsp;
tap. offers a fantastic networking opportunity for agents. For example, the Access Feed feature on the app functions as a location for talent, buyers, and agents to hang out, request help for projects, and book each other.
<h2>Talent Agents can connect with everyone in entertainment using tap.</h2>
tap. is advanced technology designed to help talent agents save time, money, and effort to push their careers to the next level. Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA, tap. is on a mission to connect film, TV, music, radio, and publishing professionals and help agents manage their entire entertainment career. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley: Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Anna Debowski: Anna is a recent graduate of The University of Georgia, majoring in Entertainment and Media Studies. After graduating, she interned at Seacrest Studios at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, producing engaging and inspiring content broadcast throughout the hospital and inspiring over 200 patients and staff. She recently finished her internship with tap. as the Agent Research Assistant and is actively pursuing a career in the customer service or entertainment industry. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-debowski-462aa7191/">Linkedin</a>.

How To Become a Talent Agent: Tips From the Experts

<h3>by Beka Ashley and Jack Spyra</h3>
Screenwriters are one of the most essential players in the movie-making process. Once the script is ready, the screenwriter hands it over to the director to take it into the next phase.&nbsp;
Trying to enter the movie-making business can be wrought with hurdles for newcomers &ndash;&nbsp; a screenwriter might ask, "how can I find the right people to work with?" Thankfully, a new entertainment networking app tap. makes this process incredibly easy.&nbsp;
tap. connects everyone in entertainment.&nbsp; The mobile app is home to over 10 million productions and over 11 million user records.&nbsp; All major studio productions and the development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution teams that worked on the productions can be found on tap. This makes it super easy for veteran or novice writers to connect with the right verified people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sometimes writers want to shift gears and become producers or directors to bring their idea to life. This can be equally challenging trying to find and expand one's career.
<h2>tap. Helps New Screenwriters Expand Their Career</h2>
One person who successfully expanded his writing career and broke into the movie-making scene is Alex Garland. Garland is a novelist turned screenwriter and filmmaker best known for films Ex Machina and Annihilation. He shared his transitional experience with Kaylee Dugan of Slash Films:
"It wasn't that I had any great urge to direct,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;it was more born out of anxiety based on writing: I'd find it very agitating if something [in the film] felt totally wrong to me, or something that I felt was important was absent.&rdquo;
Multidisciplinary roles in entertainment are common.&nbsp; The transition can be arduous. However, through tap., it's simple and easy to find exactly who you&rsquo;re looking for through its machine-learning technology.&nbsp; Find anyone in any niche in any part of the world to make your script a reality.
<h2>tap. Connects Screenwriters and Directors</h2>
Although only some screenwriters want to be a director, every screenplay has to be managed by a director to become a movie. tap. makes it a breeze for screenwriters to share their work and gain exposure to directors who will bring their ideas to life.&nbsp;
Spirit Award-nominated Billy Ray (Captain Phillips) told Meri Hilalian of Film Independent, &ldquo;When you write a movie that&rsquo;s not for you to direct, you have to think of it as a relay race. You have to run your lap and hand off the baton.&rdquo;&nbsp;
He refers to disagreeing with directors, &ldquo;You can&rsquo;t change the way they&rsquo;re going to run their race&hellip;as long as you&rsquo;re not disagreeing about the what.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Each screenwriter on the app can create a Media 360 Profile to share their ideas. Here, they can share their work with everyone in entertainment that is part of their network, which includes directors, producers, and executives looking for new ideas. This gives writers a unique opportunity to showcase their work in front of people who will honor the important parts of their career and the story.
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tap. allows users to create new productions or add themselves to preexisting productions. Once verified, the production will appear on the user's profile, and a post will be sent to the Access Feed alerting the users&rsquo; network of the new production added.
The Direct Message Thread feature on the app is a helpful tool for writers to connect with producers and studio executives in their internal or external professional network. Through this feature, writers can pitch their ideas, send screenplays, and sign contracts &ndash; all in one place. Screenwriters can even get paid directly on tap.&nbsp;
<h2>tap. Protects the Hard Work of Screenwriters</h2>
It&rsquo;s very important to have firm contracts with collaborators. You want to ensure your terms are clearly stated in black and white. This includes whose role is what, the negotiated rates or agreements made, and the number of drafts. Many screenwriters jump into deals without negotiating contracts or signing a deal memo. tap.&rsquo;s document management feature provides access to legal contracts and deal memos structured by licensed entertainment studio attorneys for parties to execute.&nbsp;
<h2>Screenwriters can connect with everyone in entertainment with tap.</h2>
tap. is the central professional network for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Playa Vista, CA, tap. is on a mission to help professionals in film, TV, music, radio, and publishing connect, network, book work, and manage their entire entertainment career. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram @tap.ec.&nbsp;
Available for download now on the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tap-ec/id1612065417">App Store</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akt.tap">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;
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About Beka Ashley:&nbsp; Beka is tap.&rsquo;s Senior Communications Editorial Assistant. She manages the growing publication strategy for tap., including writing for the website&rsquo;s blog and editing other interns&rsquo; current industry research. In addition to this role, she works as a freelance writer and critical care nurse. You can connect with her on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bekaashleyrn/">LinkedIn</a> or see more of what she&rsquo;s written <a href="https://www.clippings.me/bekaashley">here</a>.
About Jack Spyra: Jack is an aspiring screenplay writer, film director, and actor. He is currently attending Ohio University, where he studies media arts. One day, he hopes to make films that inspire people to make the world a better place. He is a research assistant advising tap. about film directors and their role in the entertainment industry. You can connect with him on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-spyra">LinkedIn</a>.

Calling All Screenwriters: New App tap. Brings Ideas To Life

Former Lionsgate Executive VP Maitreya Yasuda&nbsp;
Joins tap. Leadership
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LOS ANGELES- December, 16th, 2022 &ndash;- &nbsp;tap., the global digital entertainment marketplace app for industry professionals, today announced the new addition to its executive roster, former Lionsgate executive, Maitreya Yasuda.&nbsp; Yasuda has joined tap. in an unspecified advisory role within the company's leadership team.&nbsp; Yasuda will oversee and manage the platform's major studio production strategic efforts, which include onboarding new, existing, and future productions at Marvel DC, HBO, Disney, Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, CBS, CNN, Warner Brothers, and more.
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"Currently, the tap. Advisory Board is made up of over thirty entertainment veterans who have either been nominated or received an Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe or other film award.&nbsp; Yasuda will work closely with the Advisors as they connect and manage studio-level productions on tap., &ldquo;said tap. Founder and CEO, Jean-Que Dar.&nbsp; &ldquo;We're excited to have Yasuda ensure they have everything they need while advancing our mission to connect everyone in entertainment."&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Before joining tap., Yasuda, spent six years working as the Executive Vice President of International Business &amp; Legal Affairs at Lionsgate. He most recently served as the Head of Business Affairs for Solstice Studios, the studio known for producing and releasing the Russell Crowe lead thriller Unhinged in 2021.
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Yasuda also consults on production, finance and distribution companies such as FilmNation, AGC Studios, Rocket Science, and Anton Capital. More recently, Yasuda executive produced the ground-breaking short film Nuevo Rico, which has since garnered national attention and numerous film festival awards, including the prestigious SXSW Best Animated Short in 2021.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;This new addition to leadership is the successful culmination of our executive team&rsquo;s outreach process to ensure that the entertainment app is properly represented by those who truly encompass the field,&rdquo; said Chief Technology Officer, Mark E. Giles. Giles is also a veteran film cinematographer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The breadth of both global and national experience, leadership qualities and values are consistent with the next chapter of tap., which gives me great confidence in Yasuda&rsquo;s strategic leadership,&rdquo; said Dar.&nbsp;
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In addition to film and production, Yasuda knows the tech space, where, back in 2005 where he helped launch the music industry networking app, Musicolio.
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&ldquo;There is no better time to join tap.,&rdquo; said Yasuda. &ldquo;I am excited about the foundation of tap. to further scale the company&rsquo;s ecosystem and drive enhanced value for shareholders. Having extensive background and experience within the film and entertainment industry, I have a deep appreciation for what it takes to scale these efforts and take it to the next level.&rdquo;
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About tap. &nbsp;
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tap. is the central&nbsp;professional network for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment (M&amp;E) industry on a mission to help professionals&nbsp;connect, network, book work, and manage their entire entertainment career.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tap.ec/">@Tap.ec</a>.

tap.

Former Lionsgate Executive VP Maitreya Yasuda Joins tap. Leadership

AI Entertainment Startup tap. Raises $1.8 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Connect Everyone in Entertainment 
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LOS ANGELES- December 16th, 2022 &ndash;- tap., the digital entertainment marketplace for industry professionals, announced the closing of a $1.8 million pre-seed round of funding towards app development and growth. The new phase will mark a significant milestone since the app&rsquo;s introduction as it demonstrates the major investments dedicated towards the app&rsquo;s innovation.&nbsp;
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tap. is a business marketplace app for entertainment executives and creatives in the entertainment industry. The app was created to serve the needs of the emerging&nbsp;creatives as well as film financiers&nbsp;and entertainment professionals to connect with legitimate&nbsp;industry productions and professionals. The first of its kind, the patented artificial intelligence technology cuts expenses, time, and effort by 420%.
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&ldquo;In the ever-changing business of entertainment, opportunity is key. Tools like tap. make us all reachable and attain level all in one place,&rdquo; says Grammy-nominated singer and tap. Investor, Wil Merrel. &ldquo;I chose to invest in tap. because this platform is ahead of its time and in my opinion, one of the leading sustainable and reliable tools that will soon become our industry&rsquo;s standard in the very near future.&rdquo;
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What makes it unique&nbsp;is that the&nbsp;IP protected features of the software allows big and small production studios the ability to network, book the entire cast and crew, and manage all conversations and documents without ever leaving the app. The investments toward the app will help to facilitate:&nbsp;
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<li>Advance the company&rsquo;s production program in collaboration with active productions at Marvel DC, HBO, Disney, Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, CBS, CNN, Warner Brothers, and more</li>
<li>Train, accelerate and deploy the machine learning technology</li>
<li>Introduce new products in the market</li>
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&ldquo;As a filmmaker, I&rsquo;m looking forward to seeing how tap. takes on Hollywood, Nollywood, Bollywood, and other film/tv markets by storm,&rdquo; says Transformers Actor and tap. Investor and Advisor, Remi Adeleke&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The film and music industry really need this,&rdquo; said CEO of Artists Housing and tap. Investor and Advisor, Kelvn Zuma. &ldquo;AI to best match roles jumps the industry roadblocks. tap. has already proven to be incredible for our tenants.&rdquo; Artist Housing is the largest housing facitiy for creatives on the West Coast.
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&ldquo;We are excited to grow our network of support around the tap. app through the latest funding round, which will enable is to execute our strategic company objectives, drive impact within the tech and entertainment industry as well as scale our operations,&rdquo; said tap. Founder &amp; CEO Jean-Que Dar. &ldquo;At tap., we believe accessibility is a part of career success especially in the entertainment industry. With the support of our investors, we are on a path that addresses the needs of our industry by enabling professionals with the tools to build their own legitimate network.&rdquo;
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tap. continues to grow its current list of subscribers and released the BETA version in Los Angeles. To learn more about the tap. app, visit <a href="../">https://tap.ec/</a>.&nbsp; The app is available on apple and android play stores.
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About tap. &nbsp;
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tap. is the central&nbsp;professional network for everyone who works in the global media and entertainment (M&amp;E) industry on a mission to help professionals&nbsp;connect, network, book work, and manage their entire entertainment career.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, visit <a href="http://www.tap.ec/">www.tap.ec</a>. and follow the company on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tap.ec/">@Tap.ec</a>.

AI Entertainment Startup tap. Raises $1.8 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Connect Everyone in Entertainment

Could Hollywood become more inclusive? Yes, there&rsquo;s an app for that.
tap announced recently the official BETA release of its new app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The app, tap, (spelled lowercase on purpose) is to allow entertainment professionals to connect, network, and manage their entire careers.
The BETA release of the mobile app showcases the company&rsquo;s forward-thinking in developing the most innovative tools for entertainment professionals to network.
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Michigan Chronicle/New App, Tap, For Creatives Gets Two Thumbs up From Celebs

"Through tap.&rsquo;s biometric verification system and blockchain technology, which is the first of its kind in use for entertainment, it eliminates the challenge behind connecting and working with real people in the industry. For the first time, a biometrically verified user on tap. can build a profile of their portfolio credits using validated data from IMDb. Powered by the film and television credentials of IMDb, tap. is the new way to network and thrive in the entertainment industry."
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Black Enterprise/New App for Creatives Gets 2 Thumbs Up from A-Listers

&ldquo;The inspiration behind the creation of tap. was hearing the needs of entertainment professionals,&rdquo; says Jean-Que Dar, Founder and CEO. &ldquo;In the digital era, it&rsquo;s not unlikely that pros have experienced catfishing or individuals impersonating others while navigating the entertainment industry, so our goal was to not just create an app to network, but also ensure that people are verified and legitimate.&rdquo;
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Media Industry Observer/New App for Creatives Gets Two Thumbs Up From A-Listers

"Tap. is a first of its kind mobile app to focus directly on entertainment professionals and allow connections to develop from staffing production teams through protected payment to faster access entertainment contacts. The app&rsquo;s rollout of the BETA version is the first step of many new and innovative ways that the company expands on access to the global entertainment network. tap. is dedicated to transforming its organization to become a leader in entertainment professional networking."
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California Entertainment Press/New App for Creatives Gets Two Thumbs Up From A-Listers

"The Tap. app is designed to securely allow professionals in the entertainment industry to access a wide-ranged global digital market of other professionals. Dar&rsquo;s main priority of security was ensured to be fulfilled through the application&rsquo;s biometric software. The software was designed to run through a series of tests to ensure the verification of each individual&rsquo;s identity and honesty in their work."
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Enspire/Tap. Into the App for Seamless Networking

"Through tap&rsquo;s biometric verification system and blockchain technology, which is the first of its kind in use for entertainment, it eliminates the challenge behind connecting and working with real people in the industry. For the first time, a biometrically verified user on tap. can build a profile of their portfolio credits using validated data from IMDb. Powered by the film and television credentials of IMDb, tap. is the new way to network and thrive in the entertainment industry."
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The San Antonio Observer/The Tap App- The Entertainment Industry at Your Hands

"With a centralized database of more than 10,0000 representing Oscar-winning industry executives, film distributors, top billed actors and actresses, publishers and more, the BETA app is something new from an industry known for its exclusivity and challenges with connecting to real people. As the entertainment industry continues to grow with the inclusion of influencer marketing, tap. was created to provide a central global marketplace to help entertainment professionals collaborate and work together. Unlike other apps, tap. verifies user credentials to ensure that pros are who they say they are."
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