Budgeting for Indie Film Producers

Categories: Producer

About Course

Gain the confidence to lead your production financially — without needing to become an accountant.

This practical, jargon-free course is designed for new and aspiring producers who want to understand how production budgets actually work. Learn how creative decisions shape the numbers, how to collaborate with your line producer and accountant, and what to check before signing off the final budget. We’ll break down everything from top sheets to tracking movement against locked budgets — giving you the tools to spot red flags, ask smart questions, and take ownership of your production’s financial plan.

Whether you’re preparing your first feature or trying to avoid costly mistakes, this course will help you build a realistic, fundable budget — and manage it with confidence.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand how production budgets are structured and used
  • Identify how scripts and schedules impact costs
  • Know who’s responsible for what in the budgeting process
  • Confidently review and approve a budget as a producer
  • Spot red flags before signing off the final budget

Course Content

Understanding the Budget Framework

  • What Is a Production Budget?
    04:11
  • Budget Impacts of the Script & Schedule
    03:15

The Team Behind the Numbers

From Working Draft to Locked Budget

Reviewing and Signing Off

Course Wrap-Up

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