Movie Production Cost Estimator
CalculatorProduct Type
PRO08042008Product ID
Microsoft Excel (.xls)Product Format
6 PagesProduct Length
This professional production cost estimator is an essential tool for any independent movie producer. It covers the main production phases such as “Pre-Production”, “Principal Photography”, and “Post Production”. It includes actual rates for many professionals, contractors, and equipment. Total production costs are broken down by category on a single-page summary.
The document is suitable for use in a business plan, application for grants, and securing a completion bond. (Requires Microsoft Excel)
$ 12.95
- Summary of Production Costs
1. Pre-Production, Crew and Casting
2. Shooting - Crew Labor
3. Location and Catering
4. Props and Wardrobe
5. Studio and Set Construction Costs
6. Equipment Costs
7. Film Development and Print
8. Miscellaneous
Sub-Total; Direct Costs
9. Production Costs
10. Insurance (incl. Completion Bond)
11. Director and Creative Fees
12. Editorial and Finishing
13. Talent
Grand-Total
14. Contingency
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by Jessica St. Clair
July 19, 2009
Got the Completion Bond
Fast Ventures’ production costs calculator was extremely helpful. We were not only able to reduce and better understand our budget for the film, but also present it in a way that the completion bond company we’re working with gave their go ahead. Many thanks.
