Mike S.
Still unpaid after 3+ months of chasing payment
After searching online for others with similar experiences, I came across some reviews here on Trustpilot and felt compelled to share my own frustrating experience. I was genuinely excited to work with Catch+Release when they reached out about licensing my footage. I had two different representatives emailing me, along with Instagram DMs, eagerly trying to secure the license. Communication was great when they wanted my footage, but unfortunately, it's been a completely different story when it comes to getting paid. My footage was licensed in early July, and I received confirmation that the payment process would begin within 45 days. It's now been over three months, and I still haven't received anything. I've followed up repeatedly, completed all the required payment steps, and have been told multiple times that my payment has been "escalated." Most recently, I was told their client hasn't paid them, but I'm still left without any concrete payment date. It's incredibly frustrating and disappointing, especially after being so excited about the opportunity. I shouldn't have to spend months chasing down payment for footage they've already licensed. I hope this gets resolved, but I wanted other creators to be aware of my experience.
Response from Catch+ReleaseOct 19, 2026
I’m sorry we let you down. You should not have had to spend months chasing payment for your work. We experienced turnover on our finance team during this period. I want to be transparent about this, but it does not excuse the delay or the lack of communication. As CEO, I take full responsibility. Your payment was submitted today. Thank you for working with us, and I’m sorry we fell short of the experience you deserved. —Analisa Goodin, CEO, Catch+Release