Villager Pro · Production Intelligence
Rate breakdowns, fringe math, and budget strategy for commercial directors, DPs, and line producers who take the work seriously.
A real breakdown of non-union gaffer rates in LA, fringe math at 24%, prep day costs, kit fees, and what the total hire actually costs on a 2-day shoot with 1 prep day.
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"Most producers know the day rate. Almost none of them know the fully loaded cost until the invoice arrives."
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Side-by-side fringe comparison across IATSE, Teamsters, and non-union hires. Spoiler: the gap is smaller than you think once you factor kit fees.
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Current rate benchmarks from SF, LA, and remote-first editors. Plus: how to budget offline vs. online as separate line items.
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