Film Budgeting

Budgeting Your Film or Television Series

Seasoned producers know that accurately determining the true cost of a production before closing financing is not optional — it is essential. Complimentary budgets from service providers and quick ballpark estimates from accountants are not substitutes for a professionally prepared budget. Cost-cutting at this stage routinely leads to avoidable and costly overruns in production.

We prepare professional production budgets for film and television in select territories. All budgets are delivered in Movie Magic Budgeting (MMB) format and, where applicable, include full calculations of available local tax incentives and/or rebates.

Our fees are determined by the scale and complexity of the production, the level of detail required, and whether a script breakdown and production schedule have already been prepared.

Budgeting Your Commercial

Producers preparing commercial bids may, subject to availability and timing, request a one-page ballpark budget from PCP at no charge. For more complex treatments or detailed production boards, a nominal fee applies — fully refundable upon execution of a Production Services Agreement.

Courses

We periodically deliver expert-led budgeting courses, including tutorials in Movie Magic Budgeting 10. All courses are taught by PCP’s founder, Malcolm Scerri Ferrante, an Entertainment Partners–recognised instructor.

Accredited educational institutions may qualify for discounted software licences for course participants. Courses are conducted in person and typically run over one or two weekends, depending on the participants’ experience levels.

We also organise intensive 60-hour Film Production Management courses.

For information on scheduled courses or to arrange tailored training in your country, please contact us.