What does Distant Hire mean?
Distant Hire refers to a crew member, actor, or other talent who is hired to work on a production but resides outside of the local area where filming or production takes place. Distant hires are often provided with travel, lodging, and per diem by the production company, as their residence is too far for a daily commute. This practice is common when a production needs to bring in specialized talent or crew who aren’t available locally.
Example:A director from Los Angeles is hired as a distant hire for a film production in New York, with the production company covering their travel and accommodations.
Example: A distant hire makeup artist is flown to the location of a film shoot in Vancouver, with their lodging and meals covered during the project.
Did You Know?
Distant hires are typically compensated with a per diem in addition to their standard rate to cover daily expenses like meals!
