is it Filmmakers duty ???

Yes. It is the filmmakers duty to finish the movie in a given time.

No. The filmmaker cannot kick out an actor who is creating problems. The filmmaker
must learn how to work with that actor to get the movie done on time and on budget.

However, if a crew member isn't doing their job that person can be fired.

Of course there are exceptions. Not every job or agreement is exactly the same.

Thanks for the reply...well this makes the filmmakers job more tough...in our region it is a trend that superstars come late.........and i really hate unpunctual people....infact i loose my temper most often.....so it mean i will have to change myself if i am being hired...



but one more thing dont you think its a wrong act with filmmakers that on one side they are bound to finish the film in time and they dont have the authority to even threaten the STARS.... by the way if the movie gets late does the filmmaker has to pay any compensation?

No I don't think it's wrong. There is no way you can fire the star once you
have started filming. What do you do? Hire someone who isn't a star and
start over from day one? What if you have shot for three weeks of a five
week shoot? You'll never finish on time if you have to shoot all those scenes
over. But if it makes you feel better to threaten the star and you feel that
will inspire the star to work harder and show up on time, then as the director
you can do that.

ad2478 said:

T by the way if the movie gets late does the filmmaker has to pay any compensation?

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If you are hired to make a movie you will be getting paid - not paying. So
no - you don't have to pay anything if you go over schedule and cause your
employer to pay more money to cast and crew (and you). But if you don't
do the job you were hired to do what do you think may happen the next
time that producer is looking for a director who can make a movie on time
and on budget?

But if you don't
do the job you were hired to do what do you think may happen the next
time that producer is looking for a director who can make a movie on time
and on budget?

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well next time Producer will not hire me. Even threatning a STAR might be risky if he leave the movie in the middle to take revenge (but in this case even he will be suspected in the of Producers)


anywas thanks for the reply

Exactly.

So as the director you learn to work WITH the actors, crew
and stars. You don't lose your temper, you don't say that
you hate people who are late - you do your best to create
and friendly, happy, creative environment where everyone
enjoys working.

I have worked with some very temperamental actors. I have
turned them around by the way I treat them. I haven't always
been successful, but I do my best each time. Producers aren't
fools. Good ones know the business and they know who is causing
the delays. So as a good director you do your best to make the
day, and then the week. No producer can ask for any more than
your best.

HMM thanks for the replies Directorik

you told me few good and important things

Regards