Session 2

Budgeting and Scheduling

● Cast● Stunts● Extras

○ Silent○ Atmosphere

● Special Effects● Props● Vehicles/Animals● Wardrobe● Makeup/Hair● Sound Effects/Music● Special Equipment● Production Notes

Script Breakdown

Considerations:

● Day/night

● Exterior/interior

● Easy first day

● As continuity demands (seasons, set changes, etc.)

○ ex. “Little Fockers” front of house

● Cast availability (if you already have cast)

● Grouping for cost efficiency (rentals, housing)

● Company moves

Scheduling

The “One Line” Sheet

1. Basic Agreements○ Total budget of $2,500,000 or more

2. Low Budget Agreement○ Total budget of less than $2,500,000

3. Modified Low Budget Agreement○ Total budget of less than $625,000

4. Ultra-Low Budget Agreement○ Total budget of less than $200,000

5. Short Film Agreement○ Total budget of less than $50,000

6. No Budget Films

Budgeting

*Rates based on SAG-AFTRA Agreements

Anatomy of a Budget

● Top Sheet

● Accounts

● Details

● Fringes

Budgeting

Pre-Production!

Next WeekWednesday, February 5th, 2014