This is the main business disconnect with people. Those that take the most risks, earn the most rewards. If Barker hadn't written the film in the first place, there would have been no movie to produce, and no job for the art director.
Obsession's director has responded after the art director said she earned less than $7,000, while the movie made nearly $300 million
He said the crew "deserve to be recognized" but that those who take financial risks are rewarded the most