Although I haven’t been able to look at my reflection since.

Not surprised, - there’s an old management line that’s stood the test of time and goes: If you can’t measure it; you can’t manage it.”

And that’s exactly what they’re setting you to do. By being vague in their measurements, they’ve made it impossible for you to manage the project.

As their success comes primarily from the management of others, they don’t sound like they’ve been trained to ever get it right. It’s going to come down to luck, as they’ve positioned themselves to reply: That’s not what we asked for.

David Brent Enterprises I bet they call themselves.

for me, the fourth question would be: how much can i charge? i find that when i push for more than is offered, the onus is thrown back on the producer - by asking for (demanding) more, they’ll think twice about micromanaging drafts; and i’m not (necessarily) being greedy, i’m pricing myself as a quality provider (because i am, dammit).

As Christine says, if they don’t know what they want, you can do anything and they’ll be happy - if only.

The truth is four or five drafts down the line, they still don’t know what they want and they’re still changing their minds.

Here in the shallow end, the money’s not worth the effort.

‘paid’ is a rare and sweet four-letter word.

and don’t forget: “Every time He closes one door, He opens another.”

Assuming, of course, that said producer/director is open to persuasion. If they’re not, you’re up the proverbial creek.