Hello Everyone, I have been in the INDIE film business for over 25 yrs and understand quite well, the challenges. If you are a writer/director/producer with a project to get set up, no doubt you've been asked "What is the Budget?" I can help you with the answer, so take a look at my website www.indiefilmbudgeting.com and if I can be of help, call or text my mobile number which is on the home page. Good luck to you all. - Gary
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I get that question often Gary. I bet the giants in Hollywood don't get that as often as us, huh?
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well there's a sensible reason for it, Mini-majors and Indie Production companies have a finite amount of $$$ and also have a certain budget range or budget cap. Veteran Indie filmmakers understand this so we will always have a budget to go with the script and as well know which companies to submit it to, based on the budget. In other words we can answer the question "What is the Budget?" With Major Studios its not about the budget as they have bottomless pockets and
often their big budget movies go over budget. Their concern is totally with script, director and talent, and they'll pay what it costs. One very good reason for an Indie Producer/Director to have a budget done is the Professional impression you will leave with the investor or production entity. Good luck!
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Great info - thanks!
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Welcome, Gary!
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Money runs the industry and the world. You are in an excellent place to consult.