The Town with Matthew Belloni Equal Pay, Equal Stake: A Filmmaking Experiment
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Dec 6, 2024 
Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, renowned filmmakers behind 'Sing Sing' and 'Jockey,' delve into their revolutionary payment model where everyone on set, from actors to production assistants, earns the same rate. They explore the perks of equitable compensation in film, emphasizing transparency and collaboration among all contributors. Their discussion highlights how this model not only supports fair pay but also fosters a strong team mentality. Plus, they touch on Tom Cruise's legendary coconut cakes and predict possible Oscar nominations.
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Equal Pay Experiment
- The film Sing Sing, starring Coleman Domingo, used a unique payment model.
- Everyone on set, from actors to PAs, received equal pay and equity.
Intrinsic Value
- The equal pay model in Sing Sing wasn't about equal outcome, but equal intrinsic value.
- Time was the only variable affecting pay and equity, aligning everyone's interests.
Multiple Bottom Lines
- To implement an equal pay model, focus on actors' multiple bottom lines.
- Consider factors like transparency, starring roles, and producing opportunities.
