global consortium for talent in technology

The recent meeting held by the visual effects community that was simulcast on line to every country in the world (via youtube) has brought attention to the struggling artists who work within the entertainment community. Several studio closures (The most recent was Rhythm and Hues which received the Oscar for Life Of PI) have brought this issue serious scrutiny. In addition to the need for a trade union which will negotiate fair labor practices and wages for every member of it's organization, I submit that a global database of talent is needed so that production companies can quickly locate talent and personnel all over the world when needed. Thus providing employers with quick access to the talent pool.

Beyond what the IMDB is capable of providing, a global database would provide information and availability of all individuals and contain information on the software and hardware they are familiar with. It would include cameramen, digital artists, pre-vis artists producers and coordinators, it people, and other high tech professionals who work in the industry. It should provide links to agent representation who can negotiate rates if necessary.

This database would be part of a global network which would allow producer to find talent in any country and link them to them directly.