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I am preparing a film project and would like to ask about the proper format and content needed to put together a folder to present a budget...
could you please provide me with specific guidelines or requirements for this type of presentation? any template or example would be greatly appreciated.
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Netflix is putting another $2 BILLION into the ABQ Studio: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/expanding-our-west-coast-production-hub-in-albuquerque.
After moving to NM, I've fallen in love with the state. My last five projects can be shot in NM with three projects actually being set in NM.
Let's ma...
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Everything about the facility is staggering. And it's a domestic investment, which, of course, is encouraging.
Agreed, Richard "RB" Botto - domestic investment and more jobs for crew and support in the area. Love reading this.
"The move takes away a quarter century or more of online content. It is unclear if the content has been saved for future use."
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Wild move to simply purge archives. What's craziest about this is how so many of these clips and content pieces could've simply been uploaded to YouTube on official brand channels and preserved for al...
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It is wild, Pat Alexander. That's one reason why people are buying physical media.
I hope they have backups somewhere. Most of the time the master files/tapes are stored, and all the copies get destroyed.
@rb has been posting about this and it remains fascinating on a day-to-day basis. What are your thoughts of the Paramount sale saga? https://deadline.com/2024/06/paramount-global-town-hall-bankers-hired-as......
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While we can see what they're doing to steady a damaged ship and keep it afloat, one of the things to save them will be increasing film and TV production. Not massive budgets (make only a hand full pe...
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Friends of mine at Showtime (owned by Paramount) are really not loving how up in the air everything feels there right now. They have such a great brand (multiple brands really) and just need to steel...
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Hello everyone, I want to develop a web series and need to know how to go about it. I have the scripts ready, along with the folder and everything I need to present to a producer. I would like to be informed about the steps to follow, the guidelines to take into account, and especially if the produc...
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Alejandro Marello My series is a television series. The episodes are close to 3/4 of an hour long twice a month. I'll need writers along the way to keep producing on a regular schedule. Good luck with...
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Firstly, I need a production company to give me the go ahead. I'll keep you on my list for future work. It's when they don't know you, it's hard to get someone interested in your talent. It's like the...
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I'll be glad to help! Please consider me.
I would actually like to invest with my own capital.(I think I can come up with enough money to produce) The problem is that I don't know how to recover that investment. I'm green on the subject!
Best to have a local producer to your area to be boots on the ground and help arrange logistical efforts for locations, casting, crewing, equipment rentals, set prep, etc.
What a great AMA! Tom is the best and has so much experience with this topic. I cannot recommend this more for all of the actors, hosts, and stunt performers on the site!
Agreed, Sam Sokolow!
Stage 32ers! I hope your week is off to a great and creative start.
Production is ramping up all over the world and is expected to grow exponentially in 2025. The industry needs newly trained and qualified people in so many jobs, from Production Accountants and Production Assistants to Script Supervi...
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Thank you Sam Sokolow
Had multiple conversations with film commissioners at Cannes. The dearth of qualified people at these positions is literally holding up productions in many places. Never been a better time to get trained and certified. Jobs are at the ready.
Working with a publicity team can sometimes feel daunting—especially if you’re not on the same page and don’t speak the same lingo. In today's blog, learn the 25 terms filmmakers and actors must know!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/pr-pro-lingo-25-terms-filmmakers-and-actors......
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Excellent share! Very useful information!
As a proud member of the Television Academy, it is always such an honor to vote for the Emmy nominations and awards. What shows do you think deserve an Emmy this year?
Thank you, Amanda Toney! And Maurice Vaughan! That would be a wild dream come true. The nominations will be announced on July 17th (but who's counting? :)...
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You're welcome, Sam Sokolow. I plan on watching the Emmys this year.
GENIUS!!!
Excited to see all of the nominations on July 17!
The Fall of the House of Usher chef's kiss One of my favorite series this year! Superb ensemble cast, excellent imagery (especially the gore...I'd love to have a sit-down with the special makeup team...
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Statistics I'll be following RB! Seems also there's some effected issues back here at home. Not official, but has alerted my attention, staying tuned in, as much as possible. Don't know how much local matters are connected, affected by international statistics, awaiting official news.
Dust is in the air, Eon C. Rambally. Although there is much more stability internationally in pockets.
Admirable :)! Pockets and mindsets are gonna be major issues even phenomenon, for the future! When the dust settles!...
Some more on this front:
Teamsters, Basic Crafts Put Pressure On AMPTP To “Set The Tone” For Remainder Of Talks Ahead Of IATSE’s Return To Table
https://deadline.com/2024/06/teamsters-basic-crafts-negot...
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While it is challenging for some of us not to have our favorite content readily available to us, I am a firm believer that entertaining my family shouldn't come at the cost of an artist being able to...
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Great to read this encouraging article about the future of the industry featuring Sony President of International Theatrical Distribution, Steven O’Dell. They're betting on a lot of original content. What are your thoughts on the future of the industry as you see it right now?
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It does make sense that they could use Alamo to test innovative theater experiences. The already existing Alamo customer base is used to very different and fun experiences at their theaters. They coul...
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I'm hungry for anything optimistic! Thanks, Sam!
Interesting Indiewire piece, Richard "RB" Botto - Tom Rothman knows a lot about getting people to the theaters and experiential entertainment under his watch will be really interesting to see....
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He also isn't one to go in on the small play, Sam Sokolow. This feels like he's seeing the chess board 5 moves ahead.
To all the Producers here, what are you looking for at the moment? Any specific tv/film content or a specific genre? Or is it all dictated by financing and/or name attachments? Would love to hear your thoughts and challenges.
So would I!
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Please explain what a "film budget presentation folder" is, as I've never heard of this term being used before. With respects to a budget most investors will ask for the "Budget Top Sheet" (you can lo...
Expand commentPlease explain what a "film budget presentation folder" is, as I've never heard of this term being used before. With respects to a budget most investors will ask for the "Budget Top Sheet" (you can look that up), but do have a budget ready so you can back up (meaning address their questions, concerns) your budget and accounts (what's being paid and why).
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Alejandro Marello - I'm not sure what a Film Budget Presentation Folder is either, but Lindbergh is right. We have a really great Step by Step guide on the film budget process that I'd highly recommen...
Expand commentAlejandro Marello - I'm not sure what a Film Budget Presentation Folder is either, but Lindbergh is right. We have a really great Step by Step guide on the film budget process that I'd highly recommend: https://www.stage32.com/education/search?term=budget&h=step-by-step-film...