Rate Card | Jake Ward
All rates are exclusive of Super and GST.
An 12% super surcharge on labour and 10% GST will be added on top of all rates for quotes and final invoicing.
(PYD LTD)
Website: www.jakewarddp.com

DOP
Shoot day rate
08 hours: $2,000
($2,240 including super surcharge)
Shoot day rate
10 hours: $2,500
($2,800 including super surcharge)
Shoot day rate
12 hours: $3,000
($3,600 including super surcharge)
Recce & Pre-production fee: $1,500 ($1,680 including super surcharge)
Travel or additional recce days: $1,000 ($1,120 including super surcharge)
Equipment
I like to consider all equipment options to find the best fit for each project.
That said, I have some go-to equipment I commonly use, including an Arri Alexa Mini package, which you can check out here.
Feel free to reach out to chat about the best setup for your look, budget, and workflow.



Alexa Mini Package (No lenses) = $1,500 per day (Discounted from $2,170)
Alexa Mini Package with Zeiss Contax lenses = $1,800 per day (Discounted from $2,670)
When no 1st AC is booked for a gear prep day, a gear prep fee of $500 is charged.
When no van is booked, a van can be supplied for $200 daily.
Please see the link for a full breakdown.
Terms
- A superannuation surcharge will be added at an additional 12%. (Labour only)
- GST will be charged at an additional 10%.
- Cancellations under 48 hours may incur costs up to 100%.
- If a date is put on hold, it will be considered released 48 hours before such date unless confirmed in writing.
- Premiere Pro project files for the latest edits can be shared upon request if needed for post or collaboration. However, any VFX, animation, or color grading work created in software like After Effects or DaVinci Resolve is considered intellectual property and those project files are not shared. Final assets (usually rendered as ProRes files) can be provided instead where required.
- A day is based on 8 hours. Overtime fees may apply, 1.5x = after 8 hours, 2x = after 10 hours.
- Mileage is charged from the 20km radius (Sydney CBD). Rate = 72c per KM + All Tolls & Parking.
- Some projects may require a 50% deposit before commencing production.