Short Hand: A guide to making a short film

On Budgeting: with Emily Everdee, Jesse Romain & Cheri Darbon

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Episode notes

In the fourth episode of Short Hand, we’re asking producers how they put together a budget: where they begin, where they get quotes and how they make sure everyone has enough money to do their job. You’ll hear from short film producers Emily Everdee (Mandem, The Call Centre), Jesse Romain (O Black Hole!, Cowboy, Soft Animals) and Cheri Darbon (For Love, Bufflehead). 

Topics covered include: breaking down a script, communicating with your Heads of Department, who’s approving the budget, the difference between budgeting for live action and animation, tax credit, insurance, saving costs and being creative with how you spend your budget. 

 

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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

• The BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund
• BFI NETWORK budget template  
• Companies House  

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Short Hand is a BFI NETWORK & Film Hub South East production. Produced by Nicole Davis, with support from Independent Cinema Office. Edited by Graciela Mae Chico.