Q&A: Do film directors have contracts?
Question by It’s Just A Ride: Do film directors have contracts?
I was wondering do film directors have contracts with certain film companies, such as universal, 20th century fox etc for example, like a band does with a record company? Or are they able to take on any projects they want for any company they want? Are they employed by these companies for a set time or are they essentially free-lance?
Best answer:
Answer by Darth Eugene Vader
They sign contracts to direct movies, but I do not think they are necessarily bound to make business only with one company. Take for example Spielburg, De Palma, Scorcese or any director. Check his last three or five movies and check if all were distributed by the same company.
They may sign a deal to do a movie series (for example Christopher Nolan and Batman Begins / The Dark Knight), but they are free to engage in another proyect if that is not in conflict with other clauses in the contract, (for example scheduled months for certain phases of the project).
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