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And why do people fib about the reason on backing out? Is it because they don't want to hurt the director/filmmaker's feelings?

That's true. I believe there's cast and crew contracts for non money paid roles too, obviously on student and indie films.

Thanks for the encouragement! Sorry to linger but I also wanted to ask, if I was finically compensation a cast or crew member per a date rate? Would a cast or crew member be more committed or available to the project?

Well, earlier this year when we were in pre-production for my new film, not getting into any names or specifying anything but, I had an actress who I had to recast the role for, she got an opportunity in foreign country and she had to move there conflicting with our filming dates. She said she...

Nevermind about that question. Another question I have is, what if the filmmaker has a good hearted personality and positivie behavior, can they still back out of his/her project? I think being a good natured person is key.

It's not about the filmmaker or competition right?

When it comes to indie filmmaking, why do cast and crew back out of projects?

Why did Terrence Malick took a hiatus from filmmaking for 20 years between Days of Heaven and Thin Red Line? And what did he do during his hiatus?

What would the non paid cast and crew members argue about?

And that's because the position is non money paid?

If something doesn't go as planned on set, does the DP have the right to get tough at the director? If so and why?

How to get smooth camera movement without a gimbal but using handheld?

What you're saying is that if you do money pay the crew members even if they have a family emergency, they'll show up or still commit to the shoot on the days of right?

What does an actor/actress want from a director? or What type of qualities do actors look for in a film director?

Who does the shot list and storyboards, is it the director or DP? Or both? Unless that's up to the director.

Ok let me rephrase it, does a crew member step into the job of the director, AD or producer?

Interesting, so what you're saying is that a non-paid crew member can step into the toes of the director? because it's non money paid.

When it comes to looking for cast and crew looking to work on indie film projects that's non-money paid, what are the risks of not money compensating cast and crew? Or what are the pros and cons on both non-compensated and compensated film roles?

Hi everyone! I'm Jack Kierski and I'm an indie filmmaker based in Miami FL. Also, a recent film school graduate, I graduated in late 2019. I've been in the indie film industry for about five or six years now. I love the art of filmmaking. I love bringing my scripts to life. I feel like it's...