How to Budget for a Short Film
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Watch the rest of the series: • Making a Short Film
The short film: • "Two Wrongs" - Short Film
Host and Creator - Simon Cade
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TWO WRONGS:
Directed by - Simon Cade
Produced by - Carl Mason (www.clfilms.co.uk)
Written by - Johann Farhan
Mark - Oliver Heald ( / oliheald )
Connor - Deon Lee-Williams ( / deon_rswt )
Pete - Sam Glen ( / samglen )
Dealer - Lewis Brown
Customer 1 - Naithan Ariane ( / naithanariane )
Customer 2 - Ryan Clayton
Connor's Mate 1 - Luke Orechoff
Connor's Mate 2 - Lukas Becker
Connor's Mate 3 - Paul Keighron
Pete's Mate - Ross Doran
Director of Photography - JP Caldeano ( / cinematicj )
1st Assistant Director - Wayne Bentley ( www.callboxdiary.com/callbox/w...)
Casting Director - Rebecca Jenner
Sound Recordist - Kristian Edwards (www.manchestersoundman.co.uk)
Boom Operator - Danny Feng
Costume Designer - Emily Cooper
Production Assistant - Anton Arenko
Behind the Scenes - David Williamson
Editor - Simon Cade
Asst. Dialogue Editor - Samuel Jacintho - Krátké a kreslené filmy
the analogy with the water at the end was brilliant. I love the simplicity.
thanks for all the support! that was a fun one :)
Total respect for you Simon Cade. You pay people what you can with your own hard earned and you look after your people with insurance and police security. You show real leadership. Most people in the world cut corners when it comes to other's safety and well-being but you spent your own money for them. You're a champ, your parents must be extremely proud of the young man you are. All the best for your exams in the coming months.
+spattysnail that's very kind of you to say :)
For newbie film-makers like us, we look up to you so much even if you haven't necessarily made it to the top. Your ethic is unbelievable. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow I never knew how expensive it can be to make a short film... It's mind blowing. So much respect for you Simon, I really hope that your passion and dedication pays off!
+bonjour.sera At 2,000 quid per minute of final footage, it ain't cheap, is it! That's equivalent to 120,000 quid per hour...
Yup, some tv commercials even cost millions to produce
actually, for what you get in the end (a middle class 4 (!!!) min short film it is FAR to much!!! at this Level you really don't have to pay so many people so much - if you can't motivate your friends or other starting out filmmakers to make a short film with you over one weekend (cause for 4 min you actually don't need more than two days of shooting!!) as an famous CZcams filmmaker (!) than you either have very fucked up friends or ... there is no alternative!!! compaire his Film to all the work Ryan connolly has done - not concerning the quality, that would not be fair due to connolly being a Fully aducated director... but he never spend more than 10000$ on on of his Films and of them you get the impression they must have cost a lot more... he is able to achieve that by working with Family, friends and enthusiastic other professionals, by being very quick (shooting 2-4 min per day) and doing a lot himself...
Sherlock Holmes seriously dude, english, learn it!
He is setting an awful example. Don't follow it.
TheDSLRguide has essentialy become a more personalized and more informative version of FilmRiot. I must say, this kid gives us so much, I'd encourage all of us who learn from him to donate if possible. I know I can't now, but I and us all should keep him in mind when we have loose change hanging around.
Right. 'The Battery' (2012) had a budget of $6000. Its a full length feature and was produced, directed and written by one person, Jeremy Gardner. ok.
+Sam Smith yOU FANCY DSLR GUIDE
Just had to sit through a udemy ad on how to film beautiful video with a disorder alongside thousands of students instead of looking through hundreds of CZcams videos. Wtf dude, you're videos are King.
This channel is going to be huge soon, you'll be making double/triple minimum wage eventually :D (and even more down the road!) Can't wait to see your short film. Amazing channel by the way, has helped me so much!
+omgurheadsgone the short film is already out! czcams.com/users/cadevisuals
+DSLRguide oh whoops I already saw it then haha, great short.
You are going in the right direction.
You've got such a good head on your shoulders, Simon.
Keep on pushing forward and learning along the way.
And as always, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
The fact that you use the same camera (Canon Rebel t3i) that I am using for my own small indie company relieves a lot of doubt I had about making quality content while not having a more updated camera or the latest model. Loving your channel, cheers mate!
Thanks for all the videos Simon, it's been great to see you grow as a person and as a filmmaker over the past few years. Keep up the good work!
Bravo. I really liked the water in bowls analogy.
This video is a must-watch, it really speaks volumes; thank you Simon. Keep it up!
You're absolutely inspirational. Your passion comes easily true your words. Well done mate!!! I've memorised your name... Can't wait to see it in the credits of many big productions very soon. Keep going, the sky is your limit...
Hey I just want to say, you're making awesome videos and I just love your humbleness. Don't lose that! Thanks for sharing your experiences and expertise with all of us!!
cheers Ellie, i'll do my best haha
Never stop making videos. You're story telling is next level stuff.
This was the part I was looking forward to your insight on. I liked your illustration with the water. Very creative. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to your future videos.
Awesome water chart idea! I like the short film more and more as you explain the process of making it. Keep up the good work!
Thank you. This is probably my favorite video from you, especially after just finishing a short film.
As a fellow filmmaker on the other side of the world, I always appreciated your videos on this matter.
That water analogy of my non-essential spending just brings up those tiny moments of haphazard spending on my part.
Your stuff has always been informative but shows the fact it is always a work in progress: when you rise to the occasion or crash and burn.
Thanks for your work my good man.
I loved the use of the pie chart and the clear explanation. I really love all the advice you're giving- truly inspiring and now I feel like having an apple ;)
i used to hate your theme song, but now i love it. Keep the good work!
respect bro that you put so much..... as a learner and college going student in india I know how hard it is to shoot at locations and arranging for cast crews for shoot
respect bro
keep up the good work
so interesting to hear! i love this series! great showing with the water, you have so many great ideas!
the water money bit was genious! Loved this ep!
Such a wonderful video! You have really sparked my interest in film again!!!
Last time I loved the Rubik Cube analogy, and this time the water explanation was top. Great video as always. It was a pleasure to work with you. ;)
Awesome. Going to try to budget a short film I'm writing from around $2k-$5k. This definitely helps. Thanks, Simon. Seeya next week.
Simon's videos are so good that I unknowingly give a standing ovation to him as the video ends :D!
at the ending, i thought: where the hell is the apple Simon? you dissapoint me. but then you just squeezed it in by the end, which just made my day! thank you! 😂😂
I've only just notice that Mark is Oliver Heald who was in Spike Island! I know he's been struggling a bit since being in that film but that's still a really awesome name to get on your film. Cool to see him playing a much more serious character as well.
I live so close to where you shot this film as well, really wish I would have known about it before hand, who have loved to offer to shoot it for you or at least offer you some lenses and lights. Good work!
That closing line puts it in perspective
Always enjoy your guide...please dont stop
This series is very informative Simon. Keep up the sterling work
Hey Simon! That was a really great video. Self funding is what I do too. I used to be really bad about spending my money, but now I'm getting better at saving. I'm glad I got better at saving and sacrificing non essential spending, because it got me a T2i and a short film that's in the works that I'm pretty proud of so far. Your videos really inspire me and help me to stay motivated as a filmmaker :)
You are doing a revolution! congratulation!
Great video. Love the part with the filled glasses!
From Saudi Arabia. I just want to say this channel is great !
Thanks Simon! This is very helpful
Simon - don't forget that you have over 161k subscribers, many of whom watch your videos as soon as they come out, and many others of whom feel very grateful to you for your valuable advice given over the years. I'm sure you could raise $15k in a day if you pitched it to us through one of your thoughtfully-edited CZcams videos. In fact, I have no doubt that you could raise much more than that in just a few days! Maybe it's worth giving it a try?
Im sure many people would, but i think he wants to save that card for a special day, theres only so many times you can play it
The best channel for film making stuffs . . .
Thanks! I feel bad that i don't pay for being subscribed to you...
Use paypal to give Simon a tip.
+Getos You can donate some money if you go to his web page (linked in this video) I think he is awesome and this is an easy way to help him if you're interested :)
+Getos Please no in Poland we barely have money for filmmaking equipment, so yt red would be bad idea. Better would be that he make Patron Account
Agreed.
Getos Well I think it would feel worse for you if you don't subscribe to him, like me.
People are the most expensive thing in filmmaking. Some of the stuff I shoot now has the same gear and level of complexity as stuff I did when I was a student, but the budget is literally over 20 times higher because people are getting paid.
Simon, gave you a plug for being one of my inspirations recently. Posted the first installment of what I hope will be a regular "video journal" on my YT channel.
Your videos are very inspiring. I'm planing to do my own short Documentary about the sport I'm passionate about: Parkour/Freerunning.
I have watched ur shortfilm but I didn't even see nothing that represents Manchester u could have record that at the back of a restaurant the same set
Lessons learned: I shall stay single, live in a cheap apartment, and be happy with my iPhone 6 for a couple years. I can live with this stuff okay. Great vid Simon :)
Love the series!
WHERE IS THE APPLE??
WATCH UNTIL THE END
+StarkGaming™ how sneaky of him
+Lewis Jones indeed
+Lewis Jones its there :P at the end
He finished it
Nice WORK Simon
Wow man, that's a shit ton of money! Good work Simon.
+Ali Naqi 8,000GBP is about $10,000 USD. For a 4 minute film, that's $2,500 per minute! Not much belt tightening left either, without starting to really cut corners to the detriment of the final outcome...
Entertaining and educational, don't see that much around. Thanks Simon !
+U Ser why thank you!
Excellent episode!
Good stuff Simon as always. Good stuff
+wizrd thanks :)
Can you please do a video on a few short film ideas?
Would appreciate it, thanks for your time!
You have my deepest respect.
best episode ever … go on dude
you are the best...tanx for all these videos u made for us bro! :)
+sreemanth reddy oh nice you're from india? hahah me too i love filmmaking
Fab as always!
The saving aspect was incredibly satisfying for me, so simply placed yet so effective! Brilliant work Simon, whats your next project?
+Dyfan Barlow thanks Dyfan! i've got to focus on exams for the next few months, and i haven't decided what's next. probably another short, but lower budget :)
Well take it easy on the films, exams are equally important, I cant wait to see whats instore!
Solid investment in your experience and knowledge- in a long term it seems more valuable than just having saved money.
Its so surprising to see such a huge figure spent on such a short film. But that's just the initial shock. As a filmmaker myself, I have realized the importance and ethics of paying the people involved. And when you come to think about it, it is people who make a film. All the cameras and gears and stuff are just a maker's indulgences.
What is really surprising is the breakdowns. Most cost heads for an Indian production are similar! I always assumed them to be much higher in Europe. Not the case it seems. The police here would take way less, and that when you go through 'unofficial' channels. And maybe the make-up, costumes etc. But the rest seems pretty similar.
Hmmm...
I'm doing an animation project and getting closer to finishing now. Luckily the voice actors volunteer their talent, I assume they do it for free now in hopes of getting The Simpsons voice actor money one day, either from me or from work experience. I hope I can be as successful to pay them something even close to that kind of income because that means I got a hit show.
I love this channel. I think without this channel I will not reach my dream. :)
You're always very helpful, thanks!
great advice man! Mabey think about moving to the philippines, That kinda money could make alot more films there, cheers
Great video. So much honestly coming from you.
+Mongo Vision thanks :)
Thank you very much. That was so helpful.
I was thinking "Where the F#$#K is the apple? C'mon man..." and I waited to the very end...BOOM! There it was "crunch"! LOL! Great episode Simon! +DSLRguide ! Will you do a video of your post production work too? Thanks man!
i learn so much from this channel c:
thanks man
well done simon!!
This was probably one of your best videos.
I'm happy to see that your CZcams revenu is getting to the point where it is becoming close to profitable (just looked up your stats on Socialblade).
Keep up the good work.
+Eric Lefebvre thanks Eric (social blade stats are very much an over-estimation haha)
+DSLRguide I guess even the low end of the revenu range on socialblade doesn't factor in the 30% of users who use adblock.
they have a pretty wide range which shows that they have no idea haha
Thank you. For everything.
Hey Simon! I really enjoy your videos about everything that comes to short films, but I would really like to see some more videos about techniques in shooting, lighting and editing! :) I will stay tuned for the future and the following videos - I don't regret subscribing.
+Dannton that's coming soon :)
Thumbs up! I'd also like to see more videos that cover the practical aspects of filmmaking. I can be quite confusing for a beginner
Also Simon, you should really make a Patreon, it is a great way for creators to get more funding for their work on youtube, especially since you put so much time and effort into each video!
+omgurheadsgone doesn't feel right at the moment - maybe one day
DSLRguide love your videos buddy i want to be a producer give some essential tips for beginning
Specifically a Short film, I've never spent anything, the actors including myself always do it for free, not that they would think that would be payed.
Great job buddy.
Another awesome lesson
Great work Cade. Would love to be part of a crowd thats funding for your production any day.
Great video Simon!
wow. this vid was very nice and inspirational
you are definitely special!!!
Good, solide content! Keep it up!
Thanks for this great video
I liked the short man. Script was lacking but I liked the visuals and sounds. Its amazing the hate some people gave you for it. It was a self funded project. You are learning. Anyhow keep up the good work I love the channel.
+theBrothersThre3 I am definitely learning haha - thanks for realising that, it means a lot :)
Rly helpful, can you do a how to broll video
yours videos are so cool !
What would say a day fee would be for a producer or casting directing?
Can u break down what you paid personnel , please?
4th option: Film Grants
+ Pays costs (mostly)
- Highly competitive
- Partial Creative Control (most of the time)
+Film News Report also:
-requires lots of research
I guess it's worth looking in to, depending on where you live there might be some available :)
Sir how to cast actors from different locations like another country or township for your web series, indie Feature film or so? I am from Southeast Asia, Burma. In future projects, i would like to cast foreign actors from neighboring countries like Thai, Singapore, japan, Malaysia, Korea or Australia.
Your welcome Simon :)
Now let's figure out where ISIS gets their money.
lol
I think they sell oil
+KriscoartProductions The fuel you fill your car with my friend.
+KriscoartProductions you don´t want to know it, dude...
USA
This is sooooooooooo inspiring! thank you so much!!!!
+Jeepney Channel1 you're welcome :)
how did you get insurance for it? what was the process?
great video and tips keep going
Great Video!
I have been trying to record the sound coming from cloths while they are brushing against each other but its not quite at sync ... any advice???
+Mahesh Babu try different materials, maybe even make a whole range of sounds - short brushes, fast ones etc. then carefully position them in the timeline so they match up :)
What font you use in most of your videos? It looks so simple but perfect! Love you videos so much!
+CQMC Studios it's 'Lato'
Thanks for the quick response. Keep up your great work!