2nd Edition

The Budget Book for Film and Television

By Robert Koster Copyright 2004
    350 Pages
    by Routledge

    350 Pages
    by Routledge

    This guidebook is intended to help both the novice and the experienced producer to create and fine-tune their budgets. Based on the top budgeting software packages, Movie Magic and EP Budgeting, this book takes the reader through each line item in the budgeting software and describes the background for that item, how it fits into the overall production, and any issues or pitfalls that may arise from it. This book is a useful reference for independent filmmakers who depend on accurate, easy-to-understand budgeting methods to seek funding for their projects.

    The Software Tutorial:

    Introduction
    Before we begin
    Preparing to Budget
    Setting up the Program
    Building an Account
    Cut and Paste
    Superbudget
    Building an entire budget
    Contractuals and Comparisons

    The Budget:

    Development
    Story and Rights
    Continuity and Screenplay
    Producing Staff
    Directing staff
    Talent
    Above-the-line travel and living
    Production Account

    Biography

    Robert J. Koster

    "A superb guide to figuring out costs for a large-scale production in a methodical, accurate manner." - Library Bookwatch