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How to Make a Budget for Indie Film | FILMMAKING 101

A long-form walkthrough of building an indie film budget from scratch, covering equipment, locations, crew rates, food, and contingency. The extended runtime lets each line item get explained rather than just listed.

The Nerdy Filmmaker · 47 min · Beginner · PRD · Producing · 2023

What you take away

Add a contingency line of at least 10% before calling a budget final.

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