Terms & Conditions
These Terms & Conditions apply to all quotes, bookings, and services supplied by SAVAGE Film Services unless otherwise agreed in writing.
1. Services
SAVAGE Film Services provides wet hire services, including crew and equipment packages. Equipment remains under the control of SAVAGE Film Services personnel at all times unless otherwise agreed in writing.
2. Scope of Work
Only the items and services explicitly listed in the quote are included.
If something is not expressly stated in the quote, it is not included.
Any additional requirements, changes, or extensions to scope may result in additional charges.
Clients are responsible for reviewing and confirming all requirements prior to the shoot.
3. Variations
Any changes to scope, including additional equipment, crew, labour time, vehicle requirements, or location requirements, may be charged at standard rates.
Where practical, SAVAGE Film Services will communicate and agree on variations prior to proceeding. Where variations are requested during production, they may be actioned and invoiced accordingly.
4. Quote Validity
Quotes are valid for 30 days from the date issued unless otherwise stated.
Quotes are subject to change based on DOP requirements, location conditions, access limitations, or changes to scope.
5. Payment Terms
Standard jobs are payable within 30 days from invoice date.
Discounted jobs are payable within 14 days from the first shoot day.
All discounts are provided in good faith and are conditional on payment being made within the stated terms.
SAVAGE Film Services reserves the right to remove any discount and reissue the invoice at full rate if payment is not received within the required timeframe.
SAVAGE Film Services reserves the right to reissue overdue invoices for immediate payment of the full amount.
6. Cancellation & Postponement
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the booked shoot date may incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the booked shoot date may incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Weather days may be rescheduled without penalty where agreed by SAVAGE Film Services.
Postponements are assessed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically treated as cancellations.
7. Overtime, Penalties & Travel
Penalty and travel structures used by SAVAGE Film Services are based on, and broadly aligned with, the MEAA Motion Picture Production Agreement (MPPA), with simplified application for practical use.
Overtime and penalties may apply depending on shoot length, day type, time of day, and travel requirements.
Under MEAA screen industry agreements, travel beyond a designated 25km radius from Melbourne GPO is considered time worked.
All time spent travelling outside this radius is treated as working time. In addition, all kilometres travelled beyond this radius attract an allowance to cover fuel / energy costs, vehicle wear and tear, and depreciation.
For a full breakdown of overtime rates, loadings, and travel charges, please visit www.savagefilmservices.com.au/penalties.
8. Client Responsibilities
The client is responsible for providing safe working conditions and appropriate access to all shooting locations.
The client is also responsible for any parking fees, tolls, permits, or associated location costs unless otherwise agreed in writing.
The client may be held responsible for damage, loss, or additional cost arising from unsafe conditions, negligence, or direction by client crew, talent, or third parties.
9. Risk & Liability
SAVAGE Film Services retains control of all equipment at all times.
Clients are responsible for damage or loss resulting from unsafe conditions, negligence, or direction by client personnel, crew, talent, or third parties engaged by the client.
10. Acceptance
Clients are required to confirm acceptance of a quote prior to production. This can be done by approving the quote via the provided online approval link or by confirming acceptance in writing via email.
If a client proceeds with a booking, engages SAVAGE Film Services on a shoot, or continues to work based on any written communication regarding rates (including but not limited to quotes, emails, or messages), this will constitute acceptance of the most recent terms, rates, and scope provided, regardless of whether formal approval has been submitted.
Proceeding with a booking denotes the client’s understanding and acceptance of the quoted scope, pricing structure, applicable discounts, penalties, and these Terms & Conditions.
Where there is any ambiguity or conflicting communication relating to scope, inclusions, or rates, the most recent written communication issued by SAVAGE Film Services shall prevail.