PRODUCTION BUDGET - DEADLANDS III: The New World

[DjfunkmasterG]

I was working out the production budget for Deadlands 3 last night and I was able to keep the costs under $1,000,000 if we shoot on 16mm or HD using Red Cameras. If we go for Super 35 stock it was around $1.25 million

Here is the breakdown for those interested: (BASED ON A 45 DAY SHOOT)

WETNWILDRADIO FILMS

PRODUCTION BUDGET
DEADLANDS III: THE NEW WORLD


ACTOR SALARIES: (11 Main Characters)
$125,500.00

Carrie
Melissa
Dave
Jason
Lt. Morganelli
Emma Jane
Cpl. Hanson
Pvt. Slovo
Pvt. Miller
Jennifer
Matt


SUPPORTING ACTOR SALARIES (12 Characters) $75,000.00

MAKE-UP FX Budget (Supplies) $66,000.00
MAKE-UP FX Supervisor Salary $15,000.00
Make-Up FX ARTIST SALARIES (15 Artists @ $200/day) $45,000.00


CREW/PRODUCTION SALARIES & COST

Cinematographer $7,500.00
Camera Operators (4 needed @$300/day) $54,000.00
Grips (Dolly, Electric, Boom – 6 needed $200/day) $54,000.00
Editor (Flat Rate, 1 Editor) $25,000.00
Composer $5,000.00
Unit Production Manager ($200/day) $9,000.00
Production Asst (4 Needed $100/day) $18,000.00
Script Supervisor (1 Needed $100/day) $4,500.00
Stunt Coordinator (1 needed $200/Day) $9,000.00
Stunt Performers (5 needed $250/day) $56,250.00
Sound Mix (POST PRODUCTION - $75/hr 500 hours) $37,500.00
ADR Sound Stage ($100/hr - 250 Hours) $25,000.00
Transportation Costs (5 vehicles $100.00/day) $22,500.00
GRIP TRUCK RENTAL ($750/day) $33,750.00
WARDROBE (Flat Cost) $10,000.00
WEAPONS RENTAL $10,000.00
LODGING COSTS (Estimated $50/day) $35,000.00
PRODUCTION INSURANCE ($400/day) $18,000.00
CRAFT SERVICES (Flat Rate) $10,000.00
Promotional Material $15,000.00
Writer Fee (Flat Rate) $10,000.00
Director Fee (Flat Rate) Waived for back end points
Producers Fee (Flat Rate) $7,500.00
Misc Expenses (Permits, Office Space etc) $60,000.00
CAMERA COSTS ($1,000/Day 2 CAMERAS) $90,000.00
ON LOCATION VIDEO AND STORAGE $20,000.00
STORYBOARD ARTIST FEE $2,000.00
Marketing and promotion $25,000.00



GRAND TOTAL $1,000,000.00 US


UPDATED TO INCLUDE MISSING FEE FOR STORYBOARD ARTIST

[fulci fan]

If this works out, I will shit myself. :stunned:

[AcesandEights]

I agree with Fulci Fan! DJ, those are some intense numbers. Good luck!

[DjfunkmasterG]

And these are the rock bottom rates for movies crews in MD, PA, DC and VA

[mista_mo]

How are you going to finance this film? I know next to nothing about how the movie industry works, but I do know how much money that is.

and it is ALOT.

[DjfunkmasterG]

I figured I would sell 973,000 Blow Jobs

I should be able to earn a dollar sucking dick. :p

All Kidding aside...

I am going to get the money. I don't know how, but I am going to get it and it is going to get done.

[MinionZombie]

Impressive run-down there, Deej. How about some contingency money in case of re-shoots or things taking a bit longer than expected?

Damn dude ... seeing what you got for a few grand on DL2, the prospect of a million dollar DL flick makes me moist. ;)

[DjfunkmasterG]

Impressive run-down there, Deej. How about some contingency money in case of re-shoots or things taking a bit longer than expected?

Damn dude ... seeing what you got for a few grand on DL2, the prospect of a million dollar DL flick makes me moist. ;)

LOL... MOIST eh? You know MZ, we all love you and all, but some things are just best left unsaid... you know? :p

Everything in that budget includes money for re-shoots.

Honestly MZ, I probably won't even burn through that $973,000.00. If I get it my goal is to bring the film in at $700,000.00 and have the left over as a cushion for re-shoots or promotion, but based on cost that is what the numbers work out to be, but it doesn't mean I won't pull a clint eastwood and try to get done ahead of schedule and under budget.

[MinionZombie]

Hey, being moist is always something to be proud of. :D

Well it certainly sounds like you've got your head screwed on with this budget. I think more studios should be funding "low budget" (for them anyway) features like what you're proposing here.

[DjfunkmasterG]

Well, things are looking up, that I can say. Many of my facebook fans for the group I started are behind it and some of the former extras from both films wanna hold fundraisers to help get the budget together.

I tell you MZ, I am going to go full bore trying to get this done. WE WILL BE SHOOTING DEADLANDS 3 by next spring. I hope it is sooner, but I have a year to get it all in place, and if it is the last thing I do on this planet... I am getting this film made. :D

UPDATE: Funny... you mention having every nook and cranny covered, and I realized I forgot to budget the Storyboard artist... so I just added another $2,000.00 to the budget bringing it to $975,000.00

[fulci fan]

If you can't find anyone for story boards, I am always available. I can always look for people too. I know some artists around here.

[DjfunkmasterG]

If you can't find anyone for story boards, I am always available. I can always look for people too. I know some artists around here.

Thanks man... I will keep that in mind.

[LouCipherr]

Hell, I'll do storyboarding for free ...


...if you don't mind stick figures. :lol: :p

[DjfunkmasterG]

Hell, I'll do storyboarding for free ...


...if you don't mind stick figures. :lol: :p

I do mind stick figures and I did find a storyboard artist... pretty cheap too, willing to do it for around $75.00 per frame.

[EvilNed]

I might be missing something, but aren't you gonna hire any electricians?

[DjfunkmasterG]

for what?

Rent a generator, run extension cord, problem solved. :D

[LouCipherr]

I might be missing something, but aren't you gonna hire any electricians?

He'll probably just have me running around with extension cords wrapped around me all day. :lol: :lol: :D

[DjfunkmasterG]

Actually Electricians are budgeted under the Grip Category :D

[DjfunkmasterG]

Unsticking this puppy... easy to find with Search.