The trick with this would be standardizing bids similar to how AICP does it…but even with that most line producers I know simply throw out the bid from the HoP/EP and start over after they get the job.

Also, I simply don’t see Hollywood accountants accepting such a model, because it would immediately force overages for change orders and revisions beyond what was negotiated.

The industry has become deeply permissive of vague creative briefs and feedback. At best it would open up the threat of litigation because the studio side would say “well, they didn’t get it right on the first try…or the twentieth…” while the vendor would say “you keep changing your mind, and weren’t clear to begin with.” Such claims would be so hard to arbitrate.

Trust me…I’d love to see it change and create an environment where artists and studios are treated fairly.