The Art of Film Budgeting

Demystify film budgeting with a step-by-step course for both aspiring filmmakers and seasoned pros. Level up your career and make your dream movie in 2025! Check out the intro video below for details!

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Feature Film Budgeting Masterclass

This step-by-step 14 lesson course will teach you how to create full feature film budget. Upon completing the course, you will master the skills to independently execute a script breakdown, create a shooting schedule, and generate a complete budget for a union feature film -- all on your own. Learn a new skill, advance your career and get your dream projects financed.

With this course you get a TWO MONTH free trial of Movie Magic Scheduling, a TWO MONTH free trial of Movie Magic Budgeting, a Sample Script in Final Draft and a Budget Template Pre-Coded - not available anywhere else!

Learn Script Breakdown in Final Draft

Learn how to tag elements in the script and breakdown a scene in Final Draft, the industry standard screenwriting software used by all the studios. We will provide a sample script for you to work with or you can bring your own!

Create a Shooting Schedule

Learn the basics of creating a shooting schedule for the purposes of creating a film budget. Know how to create the breakdown, organize the shooting days, and come up with the ideal schedule and plan for the film. A free two month Movie Magic Scheduling trial will be provided.

Create a Feature Film Budget

Create a full feature film budget in Movie Magic Budgeting. You will learn how to budget for above the line, below the line, post and general expenses. We will cover union rates, fringes, globals, tax credits, insurance and production legal. A two month free Movie Magic Budgeting software trial will be provided.

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The Lesson Plan

Lesson #1:  Script Breakdown & Tagging in Final Draft 
Lesson #2:  Movie Magic Scheduling & Breakdown Sheets
Lesson #3:  The Stripboard Schedule: Visualizing The Plan
Lesson #4:  Prepping Your Movie Magic Budget - Union Rates, Fringes, and Globals
Lesson #5:   Above The Line Budgeting
Lesson #6:  Background Performers, Production Staff and Camera Department
Lesson #7:  Art Department, Set Dressing & Construction
Lesson #8:  Grip, Electric, Special Effects and VFX
Lesson #9:  Hair, Make Up, Wardrobe and Prop Departments
Lesson #10:  Locations, Production Office, Stage and Production Film & Lab
Lesson #11:  Transportation, Below The Line, and 2nd Unit
Lesson #12:  Post Supervision, Editorial, Music, Visual Effects and Delivery
Lesson #13: Insurance, Production Legal, Insurance, Bonds & Contingency
Lesson #14:  Proofing & Exporting
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