Source: BroBible
Summary
Sally Choi, an art director who worked on the horror film “Obsession”, shared on Instagram that she was paid $300 per day for 22 days, totaling $6,741.36 after taxes, with no mileage reimbursement. The film, made for $750,000, is projected to gross over $250 million. Choi’s post sparked debate about Hollywood industry norms and compensation for below-the-line crew members.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name. The film industry’s standard practices for compensating below-the-line crew members are being questioned. $300 per day for 22 days, with no mileage reimbursement, is the new norm. The art director’s post has sparked a debate about fair compensation. The film’s massive success has made the art director’s pay seem unfair, but it’s just business as usual.
Original Observation: The art director’s pay is a line in the budget sheet, kept as low as possible, just like the film’s budget.
Author: Evan Null
