Rate guide
What things cost, line by line
Our day rates, kit packages and post-production prices, plus a calculator for a quick crew estimate. All example rates, before VAT.
Post-production from ₦80,000 a day.
Calculator
Estimate a crew
Set how many of each role and how many days. Add a kit package. The total updates as you go.
Crew rates
Day rates for a 12 hour day
| Role | Day rate | Overtime per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Director | ₦250,000 | ₦31,000 |
| Director of photography | ₦180,000 | ₦22,000 |
| Producer | ₦150,000 | ₦19,000 |
| Gaffer | ₦70,000 | ₦9,000 |
| Sound recordist | ₦65,000 | ₦8,000 |
| Make-up artist | ₦45,000 | ₦6,000 |
| Camera assistant | ₦60,000 | ₦8,000 |
| Production assistant | ₦20,000 | ₦2,000 |
| Editor | ₦80,000 | Not applicable |
| Colourist | ₦120,000 | Not applicable |
Kit packages
Bundled for a day
| Package | What is in it | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Lean | One cinema camera, three lights, boom and radio microphones | ₦240,000 |
| Focused | Two cameras, gimbal, LED kit, full sound kit | ₦520,000 |
| Full | A and B cameras, drone, dolly, LED and neon kits, 40 kVA generator | ₦980,000 |
| Stage One | Full day with stage manager and power | ₦350,000 |
| Marine unit | Boat, pilot, fuel for six hours, life jackets | ₦220,000 |
Paying us
How invoices work
40% to book
Paid through Receivly by card or bank transfer. Transfers match to your invoice within minutes.
Balance on delivery
Due when you receive the final files. POS is available at the studio.
VAT shown separately
At 7.5% on every quote and invoice.
No surprises
Anything outside the quote is agreed in writing before it is spent.
Good to know
About rates
Are these rates fixed?
They are our standard example rates. Long jobs and series get a reduced day rate, agreed in the quote.
Do you charge for travel?
Within Warri, Effurun and Sapele, no. Further afield we charge transport and lodging at cost.
Can I hire crew without kit?
Yes. Our crew can work with your kit, or hire our kit with your crew.
Next set-up
Want an exact number?
Send the enquiry with your range and we will reply with a line by line quote.