break it down.

 
 

— The sections below offer a listing of costs for the total, Season 1, funding goal. The dream, of course, is to fund all parts and to produce all episodes on a particular scale. However, there are versions of Bound - from quite small to large enough - that could be completed at different funding levels. For now, though, we’ll work for the more comprehensive option. Click the titles below for additional information on each category.

NOTE — Below is a preliminary draft of the budget, written for a general audience. The goal is to fine-tune the budget and thus funding goal over the next few months in conversation with producers or department heads.

 
 
 

A: STORY & DESIGN

  • PAY

    Covers rates for team members with oversight on the scripts and story (includes episode director, associate director and story editor/script supervisor).

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for story team members.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for main cast members for production and rehearsals and day rates for supporting and guest actors.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for up to 17 performers, main and supporting.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for a Production Designer and some assistance.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for design team.

    DECOR

    An allotment for select props and decor pieces.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for Costume, Hair and Makeup team.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for character team.

    WARDROBE

    An allotment for specific wardrobe options for all characters over three episodes.

 
 
 

B: VISUALS & SOUNDS

 

  • CAMERA

    Covers investment in a pre-owned, professional camera that can be used for episodes now and, more importantly, remove costly rental fees for episodes in the future.

    GEAR + LIGHTING

    Covers one-time purchases of camera accessories, rigs, and some lighting. Additionally, covers rental fees for a quality lens set and bulk lighting.

    PAY

    Covers rates for a Director of Photography, Gaffer and four additional camera crew roles.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for Photography team members.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for post-production work.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for sound crew during principal and post-production (including Sound Mixer, Sound Designer and up to three support roles throughout).

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for on-location sound crew.

    GEAR

    An allotment for upgraded or location-specific sound needs.

  • PAY

    Covers select, music composition rates.

 
 
 

C: PRODUCTION & PERSONNEL

  • PAY

    Covers rates for Production Management and support crew.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for production team.

    MISC.

    An allotment for filming insurance, registration fees, planning software, and bulk supplies.

  • LOCATIONS

    Covers rental fees or permits for primary and secondary filming locations.

    PIECES

    Covers costs for large props (e.g. vehicles) and an allotment for background extras pay.

    PAY

    Covers rates for Field Producer and support crew.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for team members.

    SCOUTING

    An allotment for an early scouting trip by four team members.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for Production Coordinator (who organizes all travel and housing) and support crew.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for team members.

    TRANSIT

    Covers costs for ground transportation.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for Chef or Crafty, plus support, to oversee food prep or catering (for up to 45 team members) throughout production.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for team members.

 
 
 

NOTE — Line items in A-C cover the filmmaking. Line items in D are included in the fundraising goal to help promote, and ultimately, help sustain the project going forward.

 
 
 

D: FUNDING & PUBLICITY

  • PLATFORM

    Allotment for a customized (or more customized) project website.

    PAY

    Covers consultation/work on production, platform and distribution.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for team member.

  • PAY

    Covers start up costs for an online shop or other, secondary revenue stream.

  • PAY

    Allotment for continued artwork and design on website.

    PROMO

    Allotment for small, promotional spends on social media, etc.

  • PAY

    Covers rates for Publicity Director (a photographer/videographer) to capture and share material during production, plus support.

    CARE

    Covers flight, housing and food for team members.

    VIDEO

    An allotment for additional, promotional video or photography before or after production.

 
 
 

X: TAXES & REWARDS

  • TAXES

    Contingency/Coverage for taxed fundraising.

  • REWARD

    Covers reward totals for selected winners from campaign.