AshleyMarineP, (edited )
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My films have, so far, been collaborations with new talent. Everyone brings their skills without pay. I pay expenses, keep the production organised, and guarantee high quality films we're proud of.

When putting out casting or crew calls there's a bias against "free work" that I run into. There are always angry people. I get it, I don't want to be predatory, but I can't pay everyone out of pocket.

What's right?

blenderdumbass,
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@AshleyMarineP I have it worse. I had to beg a woman to voice characters for my movie, because I have a manly voice, for a year. Since I had nobody I knew other than her. She agreed eventually, but decided that she wants to remain anonymous. I think people just don't get my movies.

rowan_johnson,
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@AshleyMarineP that sounds fair. I don’t personally have a problem with unpaid work if nobody is getting paid.

What I have an issue with is people exploiting and profiting from unpaid labour. So as long as everyone is in it together, that sounds all good.

AshleyMarineP,
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@rowan_johnson Exactly my thoughts. I have a few rules:

  • I always ask "what's next" in someone's career so we can tailor the role to the experience they need
  • No one with a credit gets paid.
  • Everyone gets fair points, according to their role, in case of future profit.
  • No one ends up out of pocket for expenses like costumes, travel, etc.
  • Everyone is local so no one gets "extras" like hotel rooms, train tickets, etc.
  • Everyone is well-fed!
rowan_johnson,
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@AshleyMarineP sounds perfect!

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