Learn how to budget for your documentary film.
A budget is an important planning tool for documentary films. It is also a necessity if you are planning to fundraise for your film. Far from numbers alone, the budget is another way of telling the story of your film. In the first part of this session, we will go over the elements which make up a documentary budget, different approaches to budgeting, and how to keep your budget realistic but flexible so that it can adapt to the realities of filmmaking. You will also receive a template for creating your own documentary budget. In the second half of the workshop, we will look at a case study of City of Trees with Lance Kramer from Meridian Hill Pictures. It is highly recommended you read Lance's article from Documentary Magazine ahead of the workshop.
LEVEL
I/II – No prior training at Docs In Progress required.
FEES
$45 Early Bird Registration (register/pay through October 15)
$65 Regular Registration (register/pay between October 16 - 26)
$75 Late Registration (register/pay October 27 - Class is Full)
DOCS INSIDERS DISCOUNT AND ALL-ACCESS PASSHOLDER COMPS
If you are a member of the Docs Insiders program at the Premium level, you can get up to a $25 discount on the registration fees for this workshop if you register by the Earlybird or Regular deadlines. If you are an All-Access Passholder, registration is required but is at no additional cost to you. To get the discount, you will enter a Promo Code when you get to the payment. If you missed our e-mail with the promo code, please reach us at contact AT docsinprogress DOT org to get it.
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click the "Register Now" button towards the top of the page. Because of limited space, advanced registration is highly recommended.
NOTE ON PAYMENT
Full payment must be received to guarantee you a spot in the class. In order to get the discounted earlybird rate, full payment must be RECEIVED by the earlybird date. Otherwise the regular rate will be charged.
If you are paying by credit card, select the "Paypal" option (you can pay by credit card even if you don't have a Paypal account). Payment must be made at the same time you complete the online registration form.
If you are paying by check, you still need to register online, but select "Pay by Check or Wire". Make check payable to “Docs In Progress” and mail to:
Docs In Progress
801 Wayne Avenue, Suite G-100
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(Write the name of the workshop in the memo line)
Information about how to access the webinar will be e-mailed approximately 24 hours prior to the webinar to all registrants.
Phone: 301-789-2797
Email: contact@docsinprogress.org
2018/10/30 - 2018/10/30
Docs In Progress
8560 Second Avenue, Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Our entrance is on Apple Ave. around the corner from Alexander House.
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