How much money do movie writers/directors make?

Question by R: How much money do movie writers/directors make?
Not writers AND directors, but someone who writes the screenplay, and directs it. If it does well, how much would they make on average when they’re first starting out, and when they’re bigger/more well known?

Best answer:

Answer by Sabot03196
They are two separate jobs that require two separate contracts and of course pay checks. So they receive a writing fee for the script (you can look at the schedule of minimums at the WGAw site) and they negotiate their directing fee for doing the shoot.

Actual monies received for each portion depend on the budget level of the film being made, whether or not it’s a union or non union shoot, if the production company is a guild signatory (WGA and DGA). Non union pays much less than union. Writer / Directors with a track record and good box office can command higher rates.

I’m a produced screenwriter with feature film and TV credits.

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