2026 Ross Metcalf ACS RAte card

labour rates :

Rates are calculated based on duration (hours) on set. Any calcuation beyond a “standard day” includes the Over Time rates in the calculation.

Rates on certain type of jobs (e.g. multi-days project, travel jobs  or special case projects, etc) are open for negotiation. Feel free to reach out for further discussion.

I am based in Bali (Indonesia) and Perth (Australia). Outside of those cities, round-trip flights to the shoot city or pre-production city are at Production Company’s expense.

Indonesian Productions :
IDR 34 Mio for 14 hours or less (standard day)

IDR 46 Mio for 18 hours (i.e. 2 hours @T1 + 2 hours @T1.5)

>18 hours is charged @IDR 3.6 Mio/ hour (i.e. @T1.5), in addition to IDR 46 Mio

IDR 4 Mio/ Half scout day (<5 hours starts from pick-up time) : IDR 6 Mio/ Full scout day ( >5 hours)

IDR 4 Mio/ Travel day

IDR 6 Mio/ Pre-light Day

Australian Productions :
AUD 3000**/ 10 hours or less (standard day)

AUD 3900**/ 12 hours (@T1.5)

>12 hours is charged @T2, in addition to AUD 3900

TBA/ Half scout day (<5 hours starts from pick-up time) : TBA/ Full scout day ( >5 hours)

TBA / Travel day

TBA / Pre-light Day

**GST to be added to all rates

TERMS AND ConditIons:

PROJECT WITH INDONESIAN BASED DIRECTORS

  • Flights:

    • Non-stop or direct whenever possible

  • Transportation:

    • A driver must be organised for DP for all scouting, pre-light and shoot days

  • Accomodation:

    • For jobs in Jakarta and Bali, accomodation is at DP’s own expense, provided that the shoot and preparation locations’ distance are within 15km from DP’s home-base

    • For jobs in other cities (except Jakarta and Bali), full accomodation must be provided

      • 4-star hotels or greater (in the same location as Director)

      • Non-shared or individual room (breakfast included) is mandatory

      • Per diem: IDR 350,000/ day

  • Preparation time:

    • It is advised the DP should arrive 7 days prior to the actual shoot day to allow sufficient preparation time

PROJECT WITH INTERNATIONAL BASED DIRECTORS

  • Flights:

    • Non-stop or direct whenever possible

    • Business class is first option. Premium Economy class is acceptable only if Business class is not available or sold out on the flight

  • Transportation:

    • A driver must be organised for DP for all meetings, scouting, pre-light and shoot days, including two-way airport transfer

  • Accomodation:

    • 4-star hotels or greater (in the same location as Director)

    • Non-shared or individual room (breakfast included) is mandatory

  • Per diem:

    • IDR 350,000/ day

  • Preparation time:

    • It is advised the DP should arrive 7 days prior to the actual shoot day to allow sufficient preparation time

Important Notes for Accomodation Booking:

- A non-smoking room

- A quiet room which is away from mosques / elevators / stairwells

-Preferably has a gym facility

Dietary Requirements or Meal Choices:

- Prior to shoot day, Western food is mandatory (to prevent any illnesses)

- Onset food:

  • For one-day shoot, DP is flexible with his food option (Western or Asian)

  • For multi-day shoot, DP must be provided with Western food options

Payment:

In general, the final payment shall be received within 1 week of the shoot’s completion. At the DP’s discretion, some jobs may need to provide a deposit or partial/ full payment prior to the job.

  • Method :

BCA bank transfer or Cash

  • Cancellation fee :

TBA

  • Deposit  :

TBA