Frustrating

When you do all the hardwork, from conceptualization to almost-production, when your contact gets a smaller Agency to finish the work.

It sucks that we lost a little money. Little money does not get in your way too often. So, every cent we can squeeze out from their budget is highly demanded.

Its sucks also for our Creatives. They developed the magnificient ideas and executed them astoundingly. Only to find out, that they won't be able to finish it.
We've done a lot of things already for this project. We've been patient on the revisions. We've been resourceful in getting the best for the shoot. Best suppliers. Best photographer. Best production designer. Best Locations. Etc.

Yes, we have higher rates but that accounts for better and world-class service.

There is just only one thing I can say (and learned in all this). If you want great work, one to be applauded, try to spend a little. Sadly, that's how the world operates.