How much $$ does a pro director make?

[youngfilmmaker]

How much $$ does a pro director make?

 

[Huy Vu]

There's a lot of factor involved. What type of project? How long is the shoot? What is the budget of the project? Is it for a big-name studio or indy? Is the director an established name in the business?

 

[Zak Forsman]

on theatrical films, the DGA minimum ranges from about $10,000 to $14,000 per week depending on the film's budget.

the DGA rate cards can be found here... http://www.directorsguild.com/contr...php3?&section=contracts&oldsection=&oldpage=#

 

[dougspice]

The general rule of thumb for commercials, music videos, and other non-feature work is 10% of total budget.

 

[Ming]

I spose it depends on if they're directing the family dog pooping in the backyard or Steven Seagal flick. Oh wait, well bad example? I'm so getting killed now.

 

[Tom Plapper]

The average directing fee for (1) :30 national commercial is $36K