5. Budget Planning – Film Banane Ka Financial Blueprint
๐น Budget Planning Kya Hota Hai?
Film banane ke liye kitna paisa chahiye, kahan-kahan lagega, kis order me lagega, kis source se aayega, aur kaise control hoga — iski poori planning hi budget planning kehlati hai.
Isse producer ko clarity milti hai
Investment milta hai
Production smoothly chalta hai
Paisa waste hone se bacha rehta hai
Budget Planning 3 Main Categories Me Divide Hoti Hai:
1. Above The Line (Creative & Story-related)
2. Below The Line (Technical & Production-related)
3. Post-Production, Marketing & Miscellaneous
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Budget Planning
I. Above The Line (Creative Planning Cost)
| Head |
Description |
| Story & Screenplay Rights |
Agar kahani adapt ki gayi hai |
| Writer Fees |
Concept, story, dialogue |
| Director Fees |
Direction charges |
| Lead Actor / Actress |
Hero / Heroine ka charge |
| Supporting Cast |
Side characters ka payment |
| Casting Director |
Talent hunt ka kharcha |
| Producers' Fee |
(If applicable) |
II. Below The Line (Production Cost)
| Head |
Description |
| Location Scouting & Rent |
Gaon, city, abroad, etc. |
| Set Design / Art Dept |
Set banana, props, furniture |
| Costume & Makeup |
Costume designer, stylist, makeup artist |
| Equipment Rent |
Camera, lights, grip tools |
| Cinematographer Fees |
DOP charge |
| Assistant Directors Team |
1st AD, 2nd AD, etc. |
| Production Manager |
On-ground execution |
| Line Producer |
Daily expense handler |
| Sound Dept |
On-location sound team |
| Transportation |
Vanity vans, unit vehicle, camera truck |
| Food & Catering |
Cast & crew ka daily food |
| Accommodation |
Hotels ya guest house for outstation shoots |
| Security & Bouncers |
High-profile set security |
| Insurance |
Location, cast, shoot insurance |
| Contingency |
5–10% emergency fund |
III. Post-Production
| Head |
Description |
| Editing |
Editor + editing studio |
| DI / Color Grading |
Look & tone set karna |
| Sound Design |
Atmosphere, transitions |
| Foley & ADR |
Sound effects & dubbing |
| Background Score |
BGM composer ka fee |
| Song Recording & Mixing |
Singer, lyricist, composer, studio |
| VFX & Graphics |
CGI, green screen, etc. |
| Subtitling & CC |
Regional/international release ke liye |
| Final Mastering |
DCP, OTT formats |
IV. Marketing & Distribution
| Head |
Description |
| Poster & Teaser Design |
First look launch |
| Trailer Editing |
Promo videos |
| Social Media Ads |
Facebook, Insta, YouTube |
| PR Agency |
Media coverage |
| Interviews & Events |
Press junket, promotions |
| Song Launch Events |
Stage shows, media |
| Influencer Marketing |
Paid reels & content |
| Censor Certification |
CBFC fees |
| Distribution Charges |
Theatrical / OTT / Satellite |
| Premiere Event |
Red carpet, celebrity invite |
V. Budget Format (Excel Columns)
| S.No. |
Department |
Description |
Quantity |
Unit Rate |
Total |
| 1 |
DOP |
Cinematographer Fees |
1 |
₹5,00,000 |
₹5,00,000 |
| 2 |
Camera Rent |
30 days |
₹20,000/day |
₹6,00,000 |
|
| ... |
... |
... |
... |
... |
... |
|
|
TOTAL |
|
|
₹X,XX,XX,XXX |
Tips for Smart Budgeting:
Always add contingency (5%-10%)
Work on a tight shooting schedule
Use local talent and locations
Avoid luxury unless needed for story
Lock cast/crew early to avoid cost jump
Keep a daily expense tracker during shoot
Low Budget vs High Budget Comparison (Example)
| Budget Level |
Description |
| ₹5–15 Lakhs |
Short film / low budget indie movie |
| ₹25–75 Lakhs |
Regional films, web films |
| ₹1–5 Crore |
Medium-scale Hindi feature film |
| ₹10–25 Cr |
High-end commercial film |
| ₹50 Cr+ |
Big star films / PAN-India releases |
Budget Planning Tools:
- Excel / Google Sheets (manual)
- Movie Magic Budgeting (industry standard)
- Celtx Production Tools (cloud based)
- Filmustage (AI based breakdown)
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