TV Station Payments to Productions Unchanged, Limiting Actor Fee Hikes - Shahrulezad

Production companies face limitations in raising fees for veteran actors because the payments they receive from television stations have remained stagnant, explained producer and director Shahrulezad Mohameddin. The industry veteran, known as Budak Ijat, 54, highlighted the financial pressures affecting the production sector.

Shahrulezad pointed out that while operational costs for filming are increasing, production houses are unable to simply increase the rates for seasoned performers. This is directly linked to the unchanged fees from broadcasters, creating a bottleneck in the payment structure for actors, particularly those with extensive experience.

The producer emphasized that his company, along with others in the industry, understands the actors' desire for better compensation. However, the financial realities imposed by television networks mean that production companies cannot unilaterally adjust their own rates to meet these demands, leading to a challenging environment for both producers and actors.

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The payment from television stations to them also has not increased.