I’m in the middle of working on an indie feature film that I won’t name out of respect for the film and crew. In the deal memo that everyone signed, we were supposed to receive half of our payment on the first day of work, and the other half after we wrapped.
I’m working as a wardrobe assistant so I’m not making much, but I do need to get paid so that the bills get paid, as do many other people on this job. Some of us just received part of the first half of payment a day ago, well into the project instead of when we should’ve originally been paid. There’s also talk of not paying us for any days we don’t shoot on account of getting ahead, which isn’t stated anywhere in the deal memo.
This is my first time having a problem like this. Is there anything that I or other crew members can do to ensure we get the money we’re supposed to be paid? Obviously can’t afford a lawyer or anything like that, and this isn’t a union job.
Anything would be helpful. Thank you!