Production Budgeting

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FilmdoqProduction Budgeting

Healing Circle

$84,200

Total Budget

BUDGET SUMMARY

DepartmentItemEstimatedActual
CameraCamera & lens package$12,000$11,400
LocationsWarehouse A (3 days)$6,500$6,500
CrewCrew day rates$28,000$29,200
Art DepartmentSet dressing & props$4,800$4,150
Post-ProductionEditing & color$14,000$14,000
Contingency10% buffer$8,420$3,900

TOTALS

Total Estimated: $84,200

Total Actual: $69,150

Variance: −$15,050 (under budget)

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