Invoice clients for directing commercials, branded content, and short films. Track projects and get paid on time with Tidybill.
A film director invoice documents fees for creative leadership and direction on film, television, commercial, and branded content productions. Commercial directors are primarily engaged by advertising agencies and brands to direct advertising campaigns, branded films, and content marketing videos. The director's fee is a creative fee reflecting their vision, reputation, and contribution to the final work — it is separate from the production budget, which covers crew, equipment, locations, and post-production. Director fees in commercial production are typically negotiated based on the production budget, the creative ambition of the project, and the director's track record. Film directors working on independent productions may charge in a variety of ways depending on the project budget and their involvement.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Director's Creative Fee (prep + shoot) | £1,000 - £5,000+ | per day |
| Director's Cut Supervision | £500 - £2,000 | per project |
| Pre-Production Development | £500 - £2,000 | per project |
| Treatment Development Fee | £200 - £800 | per pitch |
| Travel & Accommodation | At cost | per project |
| Post-Production Oversight | £400 - £1,200 | per day |
For commercial directing, invoice through your production company if you have one. Invoice the production company or agency for your creative fee separately from the production budget. Collect a deposit on signing the deal memo and the balance on delivery of the director's cut. For pitches and treatment development, invoice a development fee if the project does not proceed — this is standard in commercial production. Net 30 is common in advertising production.