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A Bay Area Filmmaking Resource Hub

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About The Company

Tricky Ink Productions is dedicated to making filmmaking accessible to all artists. We believe that great stories can come from anywhere — and everyone deserves the tools and opportunities to tell theirs.

We offer casting services, crew recommendations, and we’re developing filmmaking workshops as well as quarterly short film productions. We want to offer a supportive training ground where emerging filmmakers can learn, collaborate, and gain real-world experience on set.

Our mission is to amplify underrepresented voices and empower storytellers from diverse backgrounds to share their unique perspectives. The era of Hollywood being defined by a single narrative is over — we’re building a new one, where every storyteller has a chance to be heard.

Be sure to check out our Discord server for Bay Area creatives, as well as our newsletter for advice and a monthly detailed look at what’s happening in the area.

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The Team

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Projects

Check out some of our recent projects!

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The Process

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Credits

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