I sort of agree with your sentiment but... I could be wrong, but this is for a film school (or at least film course) and this sort of thing happens all the time

I sort of agree with your sentiment but... I could be wrong, but this is for a film school (or at least film course) and this sort of thing happens all the time in film school. Cuz everyone in the film industry expects to get paid (except for the interns) and you might need a pro to help you out on a project.