(8/12/11 Update: Following a quick Google search, I recently discovered that JGA is being sued for…read morebreach of contract (among other things). The details of the case are quite shocking and, in several aspects, mirror what is described below. Before doing business with JGA, I would do yourself a favor and spend the $3 or so to retrieve the court documents from PACER. You will not like what you read.) Always judge a company by their website. This is a motto that I usually live by. If the company does not care enough to make a visually appealing website (or at the very least, one that doesn't look like a poorly slapped together template), odds are, they are not worth your time. When I originally saw JGA's website, complete with a blurry, poorly designed logo, I should have trusted my gut and continued to live by my motto. But instead, I took a chance on JGA, and brought them aboard my project. I enlisted JGA's help in finding financing for a feature film (something they claimed - but could not prove - they had experience with). Problems started right from the get-go. Phone calls and e-mails were not answered, scheduled meetings were not kept (with no notification, mind you), and we were basically kept in the dark on most of what was going on. We were continually told this was for Confidentiality's sake. We brought up the communication problems to JGA several times, and while they were acknowledged, they were never actually rectified. Every time we would slowly slip back into the same exact routine. Oddly enough, the most communication I ever received from them was during the time I threatened legal action. Film development is incredibly difficult (ESPECIALLY today) and a lack of communication is never what you want hampering your project. JGA never kept us abreast of any developments (problems with the project, things clients were saying; outside of generalities), so we could never adapt and properly change the materials. All we could do is wait and hope. The last straw came when we requested monthly job cost reports (something we were DEFINITELY owed). JGA promised we would receive the reports but only delivered one. After that, they broke off all communication with us and never sent another report (even though I have several e-mails stating explicitly that they would). JGA walked away from the project without EVER contacting us. It was the least professional thing I have ever encountered. Working with JGA was hands-down one of the most aggravating experiences I have encountered in my film career. I have no knowledge as to their other financial endeavors, but I can say, in regards to film, their abilities are severely lacking. Company Contact: Joseph P. Amato (JGA also had a complaint filed against them with the Better Business Bureau for "Problems with Product/Service" in 2009. No further information, but take that as you will.)

So it's been brought to my attention that the owner of JGA has decided to make a huge fuss on Yelp…read moreand has claimed ownership of the page. Again, this is MY experience. I have a right to state the facts of MY experience and so I shall: Here's the bottom line. If someone pays me for a service and I don't deliver, then I've failed as a service provider. There is no way of getting around it. I am not here to go back and forth with bogus profiles (Tony L.?) that are clearly being made by the owner of the JGA. I get it, it sucks to have something negative written about you and your business. But guess what, it really sucks losing money especially in this economy (since you brought this point up as to being why you were unsuccessful in our business). The lack of communication, the bogus interested partners and client dinners along with the constant run around about information that I feel I paid for and was never given is MY experience and I would really hope that if you are thinking of doing business with JGA you take my comments into consideration. Obviously this is a free country and you can do business with whomever you choose. But as Yelps tagline states...This is a platform that allows me a "Real Person" to give you a "Real Review". Now, Joseph you may not agree with it and that's okay but you know that you should have done better and that you probably bit off more than you could chew when it came to working in the entertainment industry. My frustration has never really been about the fact that you didn't acquire monies for my project. It's always been about your attitude and lack of communication that started immediately after receiving my money for your services. Prior to me writing the check, you interest in my project was exciting, supportive and quite refreshing for someone from the fiance world and honestly it just felt like good business. Now, I am not naive to think that all business deals are successful ones BUT I do believe in GOOD business even if it fails. It's about how you treat your clients and in this case Joseph you were unsuccessful. Now as far as reserving judgement, the case being thrown out doesn't mean anything to me. What mattered to me then and even now is that you were paid for a service you didn't provide. Other than that, have a good day!