Use your money wisely and plan for unforeseen expenses.
Creating a short film can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. It's a great way to hone your skills and to really showcase your talents in a smaller arena.
However, just like any project, it's crucial to plan and manage your finances effectively to ensure your project stays on track and within budget.
So, we threw a little short film template together for you. It should have enough on there for you to accurately predict what this costs and to help your production run smoothly.
Let's dive in.
Short Film Title:
Total Budget Estimate:
Date Created:
ABOVE THE LINE (ATL)
SUBTOTAL ATL:
BELOW THE LINE (BTL) – PRE-PRODUCTION
SUBTOTAL BTL PRE-PRODUCTION:
BELOW THE LINE (BTL) – PRODUCTION
SUBTOTAL BTL PRODUCTION:
BELOW THE LINE (BTL) – POST-PRODUCTION
SUBTOTAL BTL POST-PRODUCTION:
OTHER COSTS
SUBTOTAL OTHER:
TOTAL PROJECT COST:
NOTES:
Additional Tips:
Any we missed?
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