As part of the DGA’s member education, here we highlight the importance for episodic Directors to track their days worked and then submit invoices to production when they complete their assignment. When Directors do not submit an invoice to production, it’s often the case that a holiday, an extra shoot day, or a day they were held on location will be overlooked by production accounting and money is left on the table.
DGA Members, please click the link below for the full article:
- Know Your Rights: Don’t Leave Money on the Table! The Need for Episodic Directors to Track Your Days
If you find yourself with any creative rights questions or problems, please consult a DGA Field Representative or call the DGA Contracts Line at (310) 289-2010. For more information on Creative Rights and to download a copy of the Creative Rights Handbook, click here to visit the DGA’s Creative Rights Section.