Old house may mean old components. A key question for buyers should be when the homeâs major components were last replaced and upgraded. If those components are more than, say, a decade old, buyers should factor the cost of replacement into their decision to purchase that home.
The New York Times in 2008 reported director Steven Spielberg regularly earns 20 percent of a film's gross. Novice directors also make agreements earmarking a percentage of the film's profits to organizations promoting the film or groups offering marketing assistance.
Related Reading: How Much Do Filmmakers Earn? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places the median annual salary of both producers and directors at $68,440 as of May 2010. The top 10 percent of earners make more than $166,400. Some notable directors, and occasional producers, such as Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg make millions of dollars per film.