Call Sheet Confidential · Ep 11 · Jul 17, 2026 · 29 min
How Much Should You Charge? Freelance Day Rates & Gear Fees
Think you have what it takes to survive 30 years as a freelancer?
Michael and Dave pull back the curtain on the business of the business, and it's not all glamour and high-end cinema glass. They break down the hard math of your day rate, the physical toll of a career behind the lens, and why your “passion” won't cover your hip replacement at 55.
If you're tired of the industry hustle culture and want the truth about building a sustainable career that doesn't eat you alive, this one's for you.
Call Sheet Confidential is made by The Production Front, a Knoxville production and post team. Need a crew, an edit, or a finished film?
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