$1 Million Non-Union Feature Budget (Gorilla)

Complete TV promo bid (HD) in Excel. Standard AICP form. One 12-hour day filming. Includes complete crew & creative breakdown. Production only, post not included.

Exceptionally detailed budget (70 pages). Union 23-days location w/deferments. March 2011. SAG, WGA, DGA Level 1, IA Tier 1, Teamsters. Includes complete fringe and tax information. PDF document

Costs and production estimates for a $2M indie horror film. Both PDF and original Movie Magic files included in zip folder. (Movie Magic required to open MMB file.)

$4M 35mm film feature budgeted for 4-6 day weeks in New York working under WGA & teamster contracts with the SAG Low Budget Agreement and IATSE Low Budget Agreement

Thomai Hatsios award-winning short, GASP, made on a micro-budget of $5000. These are the actual production numbers.

$5M Union Feature Film (DGA & SAG) in Excel

A zipped compilation of current FILM JOB lists from a variety of production job resources. Lists posted may include Actors & Crew, Baseline, BTL News, Cision Media Jobs, Cynopsis Clasasified, Mandy, MediaPost, Reality Staff, Studio Daily, UTA and Variety. This file is updated regularly - check back often.

Index of genre ranking based of average gross box office income per genre and/or genre element per film.  This file does NOT include income estimate, only the ranking.

The FALL 2010 US Produciton Incentives Guide from The Incentives Office. The Incentives Office provides estimates and vetting of anticipated tax credits or rebates.  They manage the process from state selection to application, preparation and submission, enhancing the incentives, arranging to cash-flow credits or rebates, tracking, filing for the money, and expediting payment to the producer.

Standard AICP template en español. This Spanish language form was created for use with Showbiz Budgeting.

Detailed technical reference manual from the Peck School of the Arts. Written by Rob Danielson, the book includes chapters on Principles of Cinematic Exposures, Exposure:  Density, Latitude & Metering
Using A Light Meter, Optics and Cinematography, Kodak 16mm B & W Camera & Print Stocks, Soundtrack Production, Cassette Tape to 16mm Mag Film, and Logic Audio –Basic Mixing Techniques.

A collection of 44 support documents, essential for creating a business plan.  Includes required SEC forms, complete Business Plan table of contents, plan definitions, subscription agreement, industry news, product placement and distribution information. 

Comprehensive and exacting Business Plan (over 120 pages) prepared by Michael R. Barnard.  Includes definitions of terms and cash flow analysis plus budget topsheet and P&L projections. Extensive overview of production requirements and costs.

Non-union crew employment deal memo.

Extensive, all-inclusive and wide-ranging writers services agreement covering most facets of a writer's involvement in production. Consult your attorney before distributing this extensive and lengthy (54 page) legal document.

Comprehensive Feature Film Offering, Complete with space provided for Release Plans, Costs and Profit Estimates. (from Laura L. George, Girl George Productions)

CAUTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY.  DO NOT USE IT PRIOR TO CONSULTATION WITH YOUR LAWYER AND ACCOUNTANT. 

"Film on Food & Foods on Film" is a collection of almost 1000 movies, TV shows, series and documentaries all on, for, about or featuring food. In some, food is a key component, in others it's a bit player in a memorable scene. Still a work-in-progress, this is the most comprehensive collection of food films ever compiled.

Complete AICP commercial bidding program from Troy Takes, Hot Bricks. In Excel spreadsheet, fully functional with macros.

MACS: Excel 2011 required,  OSX Lion preferred
WIN: Microsoft Excel 2010 v14.0.5139.5005 Windows 7

Movie storyboarding examples and instructions by Jennifer Albright for Videomaker. Includes an introduction to storyboarding, discussion of different types of shots, how to depict camera movement, the 180 degree rule and additional hints

A collection of IA agreements covering CRAFTS SERVIICE, HONEYWAGONS and PRODUCTION COORDINATORS.  Includes single show (one-up) signatores as well as three-picture agreements.

Mary Ellen Tomazic is a Cleveland-based attorney specializing in entertainment law covering film and music copyrights, trademarks, contracts and licensing for musical groups and filmmakers.  "Legally Obtaining Rights to Music for your Film" is a compilation of her five-part series.

HD Reality budget for large-scale episodic. 13 shows - 21 weeks prep, 39 days shoot. Approximately $270K/episode.

Classic (and complete) script coverage of a script that was eventually produced.  Useful for style and form for those seeing to prepare (or request) script coverage.

As a man concovers inconsistencies in his past and struggle to define his identity, he realize that he has unwittingly been made the subject of a life-long television documentary....

"The Modern MovieMaking Movement" has been written by Norman C. Berns, Jason Brubaker, Sheri Candler, Carole Dean, Gordon Firemark, Gary King, Tom Malloy, Peter D. Marshall, Jon Reiss and Jurgen Wolff.

It's available for instant download, free of charge.

Inexpensive production technology coupled with the decline of traditional movie distribution has forever transformed the ways in which movies are marketed, seen and sold. These days, filmmakers must not only make great movies, but in order to prosper, modern moviemakers must now master crowdfunding, internet marketing and social media. In this free eBook, TEN of the most prominent filmmaker thought leaders in the world share ideas on how to survive and thrive in this ever changing industry.

While the philosophy is evolving, Modern MovieMaking is defined by an era of entrepreneurial filmmakers who do not ask permission to make, market or sell movies. Instead of making movies and hoping the movie will get seen, picked up and sold through traditional distribution channels, the modern moviemaker makes movies, directly engages with the audience and builds community around his or her movie titles.

Topics Covered in the Book:

1. Uncover Successful, Modern Screenwriting Tips - Jurgen Wolff
2. Find Out How To Make the Most of Movie Money - Norman C. Berns
3. Discover Six Ways to Finance Your Feature Film - Gordon Firemark
4. The State of The (indie filmmaker) Union - Tom Malloy
5. Get The Inside Scoop On Crowdfunding - Carole Dean
6. Plan Your Production For Maximum Success - Peter D. Marshall
7. Modern Guerrilla Filmmaking - Gary King
8. Navigate Film Festivals and Do Them Right - Sheri Candler
9. Sell Your Movie Without the Middle-Man - Jason Brubaker
10. The Producer of Marketing and Distribution and The New 50/50 - Jon Reiss

The price of movie box office tickets around the world. Great reference file for estimating domestic & foreign theatrical ROI. Courtesy of filmmker, William O'Neill