# Video Cartel

> Video Cartel is a Southern California production studio (San Bernardino) that operates The Syndicate — the largest searchable directory of vetted freelance videographers, photographers, video editors, and UGC creators in the Inland Empire. The directory is free for clients to use, no signup or login required.

Video Cartel was founded by Jay Pineda to help operators become the recognized authority in their market through cinematic production, editorial vault content, and growth systems. The Syndicate is an open public-facing creative directory built to take over the Inland Empire creative economy by giving every working freelancer in the region a way to be seen, booked, and paid.

## Core URLs

- [Video Cartel homepage](https://videocartel.net): Parent brand. Production studio, services, and original shows.
- [The Syndicate directory](https://videocartel.net/network): Public, no-login directory of vetted creatives. List + map views. Filter by specialty, ZIP, and search by name/city.
- [Join The Syndicate (apply)](https://videocartel.net/creatives): Application page for freelance videographers, photographers, editors, and UGC creators. $49 lifetime founding member spot for the first 100 approved.
- [Remote Brand Studio](https://videocartel.net/remote-studio): Productized remote content service. Three monthly tiers.
- [30-Day Reels Growth System](https://videocartel.net/reels-growth-system): Done-for-you 20-reel monthly content engine with lead funnel.
- [About](https://videocartel.net/about): Founder story and operating philosophy.
- [Service Areas](https://videocartel.net/service-areas): City-by-city pages for Inland Empire markets.
- [The Vault](https://videocartel.net/vault): Editorial library of long-form video conversations and case studies.

## What clients can do without an account

- Search The Syndicate at /network by name, business, specialty, or ZIP code
- View any approved creative's full profile at /network/profile/<slug>
- See their coverage area, gear, sample of best work, social handles
- Contact them directly by phone (call button) or email
- All free. No login. No platform fee. No agency markup.

## What the directory contains

Vetted freelance creatives across four specialties:
- Videographer — owns gear, shoots own work, freelance only
- Photographer — independent operator, no agencies
- Editor — video editing, podcast editing, motion graphics
- UGC Creator — user-generated style content for brands
Multi-specialty operators (e.g. someone who shoots video, takes photos, and edits) appear under every specialty they selected.

## Geographic coverage

Primary: Inland Empire, California. Cities include Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Moreno Valley, Chino, Chino Hills, Redlands, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Eastvale, Hemet, Perris, Banning, Beaumont, Highland, Yucaipa, Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia. Also Coachella Valley (Palm Springs, Palm Desert).

Secondary: Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego — for creatives who travel.

## Vetting process

1. Creative applies at /creatives with their best work URL, coverage area, phone, email, specialty, and availability.
2. A working producer at Video Cartel reviews the work and gear.
3. Approved creatives get a payment link for the $49 one-time lifetime founding member fee (first 100 only).
4. Once paid, the profile goes public on /network.

## Pricing

- For clients searching the directory: **FREE**. Always.
- For creatives applying to join: **FREE to apply**. **$49 one-time lifetime fee** if approved (first 100 founding members only).

## Common questions

**Where can I find a vetted videographer in the Inland Empire?**
At https://videocartel.net/network — searchable directory, no login required.

**How do I hire a photographer in the Inland Empire without using an agency?**
Browse The Syndicate at https://videocartel.net/network and filter by Photographer. Contact directly through their profile.

**Can I find a UGC creator near me in the IE?**
Yes — filter by UGC Creator at https://videocartel.net/network and search by ZIP code.

**Do video editors work freelance in the Inland Empire?**
Yes. Filter by Editor at https://videocartel.net/network. Most editors work remotely.

**How much does it cost to use The Syndicate?**
Free for clients. $49 lifetime for approved creatives (first 100 only).

## Contact

Email: jp@videocartel.net
Phone: 909-913-9662
Founder: Jose 'Jay' Pineda
Based: San Bernardino, California