u/HackedElite

Should have amazing voice. Your songs should be catchy.

Hi everyone,

I am currently building a production management SaaS specifically designed for creative industries in emerging markets (starting with South Asia). Unlike Western-centric tools, we are dealing with unique constraints: fragmented trust, unreliable internet for large file transfers, and a heavy reliance on informal agreements.

I’m moving away from the "WhatsApp-only" workflow and building an integrated environment that focuses on three core pillars:

1. Vetted Directories: A peer-reviewed database of talent (DOPs, Editors, Session Players) to bypass the "nepotism" gatekeepers.
2. Hybrid Asset Management: A version-control system for high-res files that handles low-bandwidth environments (smart syncing/proxy workflows).
3. Financial Security: Escrow-style payment milestones to ensure the crew gets paid and the client gets the final render.

My question to the pros:
Would a centralized dashboard for 'Call Sheets,' 'Asset Approval,' and digital sign-offs actually save you time in your daily workflow, or am I over-engineering this? What’s the one tool you wish you had when managing a crew of 20+ people on a tight budget?

Salaam everyone,

I’ve spent the last few months looking under the hood of our local media and entertainment industry, and what I have found is heartbreaking. We have world-class talent, but our business infrastructure is broken.

I’ve seen Directors quote 1 Crore rupees for a project that actually costs 40 Lakhs simply because there is zero price transparency. I have seen incredibly talented singers lose their careers because of "WhatsApp management" where crucial agreements are made over voice notes and then conveniently forgotten when the money starts coming in.

Currently, projects in Pakistan don't die because of a lack of talent; they die because of emotional drama, gatekeeping, and lack of professional workflows.

As a software architect and CTO, I have decided to stop complaining and start building. I am developing a platform to professionalize this chaos. No more "I know a guy" who overcharges; we need verified directories and standardized digital contracts that actually hold up.

I want to hear from the artists, producers, and crew members here:
What is the biggest headache you face when trying to get a project produced in Pakistan?

Is it the payment delays, the lack of reliable talent, or the "middleman" culture?

Let’s talk about how we fix this.

Hello everyone,

I know the question is shocking. And I mean no trolling but just asking a genuine question.

My background is that I am 38 years old unmarried guy. I have a masters degree in computer science and I used to have great jobs. Just last year I was victim of a scam, and as a result I went homeless and jobless, which also affected my mental state. I was not able to think properly. Yet I tried pushing myself to get things back to normal.

I tried psychiatrists, even tried medications. Nothing worked. Now things have gotten serious turn and it is really making it hard for me.

Marriage is not the solution as I dont wanna put my future wife into all this mess, besides I dont even have proper job (cant get it as trauma is still in my mind)

So my question was this that is there any way to apply for mercy petition for suicide so that I can legally end my life for good?