Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We brought in Chris Do, Founder/CEO of The Futur, to talk about negotiation tactics for filmmakers, everything from pricing yourself as a freelancer and how to make sure you secure the next job. To do this, we start off with a mock negotiation with our favorite producer, Moses Israel, who will act as the stingy producer we often encounter in this line of work. What are the ways to make sure you don't get underpaid?

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Video Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Demonstration Start
2:00 - The Rate Starts at $500
5:12 - The Magic Number
7:53 - Adjusting Film Hours
8:49 - End Demonstration/Recap
9:42 - Negotiation Tip #1: Preparation
13:03 - Negotiation Tip #2: The Counterargument
15:51 - Negotiation Tip #3: Pricing Hours
17:06 - Extra Tip: Protect Your Enthusiasm
17:52 - That's a Wrap

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