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RE: Is an Indie a Hobbyist?

$200 K for a $50 K movie looks good, because at least you're not losing money. I'd be interested in learning more about this smaller market, because t...

15 years ago
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RE: Is an Indie a Hobbyist?

quote:Anyone making a feature is trying to make money. The sad fact is that 90% don't. These people will often say anything to investors to get a budg...

15 years ago
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RE: Is an Indie a Hobbyist?

How do Indies pay their crew if they don't make money, may I ask?

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

OK, a good lunch it is, then, if we do more than 10 hours. But, what if it's just 8 hours, as in a normal working day? Or what if we're shooting on lo...

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

Good point, CI. I think the best incentive is to offer snacks and meals at all breaks, except the end of the day, when everyone wants to go home. I wa...

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

Bryan, who pays the caterer? Does the production company pay, or do the crewmembers pay as individuals?

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

You're right on, CI - the employment standards legislation in most states require a break in the morning and another one in the afternoon, and an hour...

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

I'm thinking of a scene from the Longest Day - the German general is thanking everyone for his birthday cake, and he cuts it. Agreed, no one is seen e...

15 years ago
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RE: When they shoot scenes of people eating ...

Thanks, Bryan. If the food is used for a shot and can't be used again, why not eat it? Unless it's cooked in a manner that makes the food suitable for...

15 years ago
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RE: Cost of a two-day shoot.

I would have thought that directors can always get steady work doing commercials or industry films.

15 years ago
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RE: Cost of a two-day shoot.

Yes, I'm familiar with this kind of scam - work for someone glamorous, and he doesn't pay you. I'm seriously thinking of making this a hobby, as in...

15 years ago
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RE: Cost of a two-day shoot.

quote:Originally posted by certified instigator If he works over 200 days per year; he does. Meaning that most directors don't work full time?

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RE: Cost of a two-day shoot.

If a DGA director gets over $5 grand per day, then he would be making over a million a year, net. Does he?

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