Added Interviews & Artwork by a Legend
Benchmark 2
$25,000 USD
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
Custom Motion Graphics + East Coast Tour
Benchmark 3
$50,000 USD
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
Two Reenactment Scenes + Additional Tour Dates
Benchmark 4
$100,000 USD
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
More Reenactments + Animations Explaining The Game
Benchmark 5
$250,000 USD
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
Extended Interviews + European Tour Dates
Benchmark 6
$500,000 USD
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
Basic Film
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$15,000 USD
Benchmark 1
1.1 Production Costs
• Filming: $5,000
• Crew Salaries: Payment for director, camera operators, sound technicians, and other essential crew members.
• Equipment Rental: Costs for cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and other necessary gear.
• Travel and Accommodation: Expenses for traveling to and staying in various locations such as Origins Game Fair in Ohio, GaryCon, Savannah, Georgia, and planned attendance at GenCon.
• Editing: $3,000
• Post-Production Team Salaries: Payment for editors, colorists, sound engineers, and other post-production staff.
• Software and Equipment: Costs for editing software licenses and post-production hardware.
• Post-Production: $2,000
• Visual Effects and Graphics: Creation and integration of any necessary visual effects and graphic elements.
• Sound Design and Mixing: Enhancing and mixing audio tracks for clarity and impact.
• Music Licensing: Fees for licensing background music and other audio tracks.
1.2 Premiere Event
• Local Premiere Event: $5,000
• Venue Rental: Costs for renting a suitable local venue for the premiere.
• Marketing and Promotion: Expenses for promoting the event, including social media ads, flyers, and press releases.
• Catering and Refreshments: Providing food and beverages for attendees.
• Event Staffing: Hiring staff to manage the event, including ushers, security, and technical support.
2. Detailed Breakdown of Travel Costs
• Origins Game Fair (Ohio)
• Travel: $1,000
• Accommodation: $500
• Per Diem: $300
• GaryCon (Wisconsin)
• Travel: $800
• Accommodation: $400
• Per Diem: $250
• Savannah, Georgia
• Travel: $700
• Accommodation: $400
• Per Diem: $250
• Planned GenCon Attendance (Indiana)
• Travel: $1,000
• Accommodation: $600
• Per Diem: $300
3. Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $1,500
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production and post-production.
Summary
• Total Production Costs: $10,000
• Local Premiere Event: $5,000
Added Interviews & Artwork by a Legend
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$25,000 USD
Benchmark 2
2.1 Production Enhancements
• Custom Artwork: $3,000
• Commission Fees: Payment to a celebrated DnD artist for creating a custom piece of art for the film.
• Additional Iconic Interviews: $4,000
• Interview Setup: Costs for additional filming days, including crew salaries and equipment.
• Editing and Post-Production: Enhancing and integrating the new interviews into the documentary.
2.2 Travel Costs
• Trip to California and Seattle for Interviews: $6,000
• Berkeley, California (Erol Otus)
• Travel: $1,200
• Accommodation: $800
• Per Diem: $500
• Seattle, Washington (Stefan Pokorny)
• Travel: $1,000
• Accommodation: $700
• Per Diem: $400
• Additional Trips to Secure Interviews with Wizards of the Coast Figures
• Travel: $1,200
• Accommodation: $800
• Per Diem: $500
2.3 Premiere Tour
• Localized Premiere Tour in Select Cities: $8,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD)
• Venue Rentals: $3,000
• Marketing and Promotion: $2,000
• Catering and Refreshments: $1,500
• Event Staffing: $1,500
2.4 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $2,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Custom Artwork: $3,000
• Additional Iconic Interviews: $4,000
• Travel Costs: $6,000
• Localized Premiere Tour: $8,000
• Contingency Fund: $2,000
Grand Total: $23,000
Custom Motion Graphics + East Coast Tour
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$50,000 USD
Benchmark 3
3. Enhanced Production and Nationwide Premiere Tour - $50,000
3.1 Production Enhancements
• Custom Motion Graphics: $10,000
• Hire Motion Graphics Artist: Payment to a skilled motion graphics artist to create and integrate custom animations and visual effects to enhance the film’s appeal.
• Software and Hardware: Costs associated with the necessary software licenses and any additional hardware requirements.
• Additional Iconic Interviews: $4,000
• Interview Setup: Costs for additional filming days, including crew salaries and equipment.
• Editing and Post-Production: Enhancing and integrating the new interviews into the documentary.
• Custom Artwork: $3,000
• Commission Fees: Payment to a celebrated DnD artist for creating a custom piece of art for the film.
3.2 Travel Costs
• Trip to California and Seattle for Interviews: $6,000
• Berkeley, California (Erol Otus)
• Travel: $1,200
• Accommodation: $800
• Per Diem: $500
• Seattle, Washington (Stefan Pokorny)
• Travel: $1,000
• Accommodation: $700
• Per Diem: $400
• Additional Trips to Secure Interviews with Wizards of the Coast Figures
• Travel: $1,200
• Accommodation: $800
• Per Diem: $500
3.3 Nationwide Premiere Tour
• Nationwide Screening Tour: $15,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD)
• Venue Rentals: $5,000
• Marketing and Promotion: $4,000
• Catering and Refreshments: $3,000
• Event Staffing: $3,000
3.4 Short Gameplay Events: 10,000
• Setup Costs: Transportation and setup of
• Event Staffing and Logistics: Hiring staff to assist with event logistics and management.
3.5 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $2,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Custom Motion Graphics: $10,000
• Additional Iconic Interviews: $4,000
• Custom Artwork: $3,000
• Travel Costs: $6,000
• Nationwide Screening Tour: $15,000
• Short Gameplay Events: $10,000
• Contingency Fund: $2,000
Grand Total: $50,000
Two Reenactment Scenes + Additional Tour Dates
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$100,000 USD
Benchmark 4
4. Expanded Production and Nationwide Premiere Tour with Reenactments - $100,000
4.1 Reenactment Scenes
• Two Detailed Reenactment Scenes: $30,000
• Scene Development and Scriptwriting: $5,000
• Costs for writers and historians to develop accurate and engaging reenactment scripts.
• Casting and Talent: $8,000
• Payment for actors and extras, including any required talent fees.
• Costumes and Props: $7,000
• Creating or renting period-appropriate costumes and props for the reenactment scenes.
• Location Rental and Set Design: $5,000
• Renting suitable locations and building necessary sets for the reenactments.
• Filming and Production: $5,000
• Crew salaries, equipment rental, and other production costs specific to the reenactment scenes.
4.2 Production Enhancements
• Higher Quality Production Values: $25,000
• Equipment Upgrades: $10,000
• Renting or purchasing higher-end cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance the overall production quality.
• Advanced Post-Production: $10,000
• Higher budget for editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
• Additional Filming Days: $5,000
• Extra days for shooting high-quality B-roll, additional interviews, and supplementary content.
4.3 Nationwide Premiere Tour
• Expanded Nationwide Screening Tour: $30,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD)
• Venue Rentals: $10,000
• Costs for renting larger or more prestigious venues for screenings.
• Marketing and Promotion: $10,000
• Enhanced marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, and promotional materials.
• Catering and Refreshments: $5,000
• Higher quality catering and refreshments for premiere events.
• Event Staffing: $5,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions: $10,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $5,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film.
• Event Logistics: $5,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
4.4 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $5,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Reenactment Scenes: $30,000
• Higher Quality Production Values: $25,000
• Expanded Nationwide Screening Tour: $30,000
• Q&A Sessions: $10,000
• Contingency Fund: $5,000
Grand Total: $100,000
More Reenactments + Animations Explaining The Game
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$250,000 USD
Benchmark 5
5.1 Additional Reenactment Scenes
• Multiple Detailed Reenactment Scenes: $80,000
• Scene Development and Scriptwriting: $10,000
• Costs for writers and historians to develop accurate and engaging reenactment scripts.
• Casting and Talent: $20,000
• Payment for actors and extras, including any required talent fees.
• Costumes and Props: $15,000
• Creating or renting period-appropriate costumes and props for the reenactment scenes.
• Location Rental and Set Design: $15,000
• Renting suitable locations and building necessary sets for the reenactments.
• Filming and Production: $20,000
• Crew salaries, equipment rental, and other production costs specific to the reenactment scenes.
5.2 Animation Enhancements
• Custom Animation Work: $50,000
• Animation Artist Fees: $30,000
• Hiring top-tier animation artists to create custom animated sequences that enhance the film’s visual appeal.
• Software and Hardware: $10,000
• Costs associated with the necessary software licenses and additional hardware requirements.
• Integration and Post-Production: $10,000
• Integrating the animation into the film, including compositing, rendering, and final touches.
5.3 Nationwide Premiere Tour
• Comprehensive Nationwide Screening Tour: $100,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD)
• Venue Rentals: $40,000
• Costs for renting larger or more prestigious venues for screenings in major cities.
• Marketing and Promotion: $30,000
• Extensive marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
• Catering and Refreshments: $15,000
• High-quality catering and refreshments for premiere events.
• Event Staffing: $15,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions and Special Events: $20,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $10,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film and experts in the field.
• Event Logistics: $10,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, special panels, and other interactive events, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
5.4 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $10,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Multiple Detailed Reenactment Scenes: $80,000
• Custom Animation Work: $50,000
• Comprehensive Nationwide Screening Tour: $100,000
• Q&A Sessions and Special Events: $20,000
• Contingency Fund: $10,000
Grand Total: $250,000
Extended Interviews + European Tour Dates
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$500,000 USD
Benchmark 6
6. Extended Production, European Tour, and Comprehensive Premiere Tour - $500,000
6.1 Extended Interviews
• More Extensive Interviews: $100,000
• Interview Setup: $20,000
• Costs for additional filming days, including crew salaries, equipment rental, and logistics.
• Travel and Accommodation: $30,000
• Expenses for traveling to various locations in the U.S. and Europe to interview key personalities.
• Editing and Post-Production: $20,000
• Enhancing and integrating the new interviews into the documentary.
• Honorariums for Key Personalities: $30,000
• Payment to secure interviews with additional high-profile individuals.
6.2 Travel Costs for European Tour
• European Tour for Screenings and Promotional Events: $150,000
• Travel Expenses: $60,000
• Airfare, transportation, and other travel-related costs for the crew and key personnel.
• Accommodation: $50,000
• Hotel stays and other accommodation expenses during the European tour.
• Per Diem: $20,000
• Daily allowances for food and other incidental expenses.
• Logistics and Support: $20,000
• Costs for logistical support, including local guides, translators, and other necessary services.
6.3 Comprehensive Premiere Tour
• Extended Premiere Tour Including European Locations: $200,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD): $80,000
• Venue Rentals: $40,000
• Costs for renting prestigious venues for screenings in major cities across the U.S. and Europe.
• Marketing and Promotion: $40,000
• Extensive marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
• Catering and Refreshments: $40,000
• High-quality catering and refreshments for premiere events in multiple cities.
• Event Staffing: $40,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions and Special Events: $40,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $20,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film and experts in the field.
• Event Logistics: $20,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, special panels, and other interactive events, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
6.4 Production Enhancements
• Production Enhancements: $30,000
• Equipment Upgrades: $15,000
• Renting or purchasing higher-end cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance the overall production quality.
• Advanced Post-Production: $10,000
• Higher budget for editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
• Additional Filming Days: $5,000
• Extra days for shooting high-quality B-roll, additional interviews, and supplementary content.
6.5 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $20,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Extended Interviews: $100,000
• European Tour for Screenings and Promotional Events: $150,000
• Extended Premiere Tour Including European Locations: $200,000
• Production Enhancements: $30,000
• Contingency Fund: $20,000
Grand Total: $500,000
Dwarven Forge Game Tour *
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$1 Million
Benchmark 7
7. Dwarven Forge Game Tour and Worldwide Premiere Tour - $1,000,000
7.1 Dwarven Forge Game Tour
• Game Tour Featuring Iconic Adventures: $400,000
• Game Design and Development: $100,000
• Hiring top-tier game designers to create iconic adventures for each edition of Dungeons & Dragons.
• Developing detailed game modules and materials for each adventure.
• Game Masters: $150,000
• Payment for iconic members of the D&D community to run the games.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for Game Masters to attend each event.
• Setup and Equipment: $150,000
• Purchasing and transporting Dwarven Forge dungeon pieces and other gaming supplies.
• Hiring staff to set up and manage the game tables at each event.
7.2 Worldwide Premiere Tour
• Comprehensive Worldwide Screening Tour: $400,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD): $200,000
• Venue Rentals: $100,000
• Costs for renting prestigious venues for screenings in major international cities.
• Marketing and Promotion: $60,000
• Extensive marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
• Catering and Refreshments: $20,000
• High-quality catering and refreshments for premiere events in multiple cities.
• Event Staffing: $20,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions and Special Events: $100,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $50,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film and experts in the field.
• Event Logistics: $50,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, special panels, and other interactive events, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
• Travel and Accommodation: $100,000
• Airfare, transportation, and other travel-related costs for the crew, key personnel, and guest speakers.
• Hotel stays and other accommodation expenses during the worldwide tour.
7.3 Production Enhancements
• Production Enhancements: $150,000
• Equipment Upgrades: $50,000
• Renting or purchasing higher-end cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance the overall production quality.
• Advanced Post-Production: $50,000
• Higher budget for editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
• Additional Filming Days: $50,000
• Extra days for shooting high-quality B-roll, additional interviews, and supplementary content.
7.4 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $50,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Dwarven Forge Game Tour: $400,000
• Worldwide Screening Tour: $400,000
• Production Enhancements: $150,000
• Contingency Fund: $50,000
Grand Total: $1,000,000
Immersive Mobile Museum (World Tour)
To meet this goal, we'll need this much capital:
$5 Million
Benchmark 8
8. Immersive Mobile Museum and Worldwide Premiere Tour - $5,000,000
8.1 Immersive Mobile Museum
• Creation and Setup of Mobile Museum: $2,000,000
• Design and Development: $500,000
• Hiring designers, curators, and historians to create an immersive experience showcasing the history and impact of Dungeons & Dragons.
• Developing interactive exhibits, including digital installations, physical artifacts, and multimedia presentations.
• Mobile Infrastructure: $1,000,000
• Purchasing and customizing vehicles (e.g., trailers or buses) to house and transport the mobile museum.
• Installing necessary infrastructure such as climate control, security systems, and accessibility features.
• Exhibit Materials and Technology: $500,000
• Costs for creating and acquiring exhibit materials, including D&D memorabilia, artwork, and digital displays.
• Integrating advanced technology like VR/AR experiences and interactive screens to enhance visitor engagement.
8.2 Travel Costs for World Tour
• Global Screenings and Events: $1,500,000
• Travel Expenses: $600,000
• Airfare, transportation, and other travel-related costs for the crew, key personnel, and guest speakers.
• Accommodation: $400,000
• Hotel stays and other accommodation expenses during the world tour.
• Logistics and Support: $300,000
• Costs for logistics support, including local guides, translators, and other necessary services.
• Shipping and Transportation: $200,000
• Shipping and transportation of the mobile museum and related equipment to various locations worldwide.
8.3 Worldwide Premiere Tour
• Comprehensive Worldwide Screening Tour: $1,000,000
• Multi-City Screening Tour (dates and cities TBD): $500,000
• Venue Rentals: $250,000
• Costs for renting prestigious venues for screenings in major international cities.
• Marketing and Promotion: $150,000
• Extensive marketing efforts, including online advertising, press coverage, promotional materials, and social media campaigns.
• Catering and Refreshments: $50,000
• High-quality catering and refreshments for premiere events in multiple cities.
• Event Staffing: $50,000
• Additional staff to manage larger events, including ushers, security, and technical support.
• Q&A Sessions and Special Events: $300,000
• Guest Speakers and Hosts: $150,000
• Honorariums and travel expenses for guest speakers, including notable figures from the film and experts in the field.
• Event Logistics: $150,000
• Costs for organizing and managing Q&A sessions, special panels, and other interactive events, including microphones, seating, and other logistical needs.
• Travel and Accommodation: $200,000
• Additional travel and accommodation expenses specifically for premiere tour events.
8.4 Production Enhancements
• Production Enhancements: $300,000
• Equipment Upgrades: $100,000
• Renting or purchasing higher-end cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance the overall production quality.
• Advanced Post-Production: $100,000
• Higher budget for editing, color correction, sound design, and visual effects.
• Additional Filming Days: $100,000
• Extra days for shooting high-quality B-roll, additional interviews, and supplementary content.
8.5 Contingency Fund
• Contingency: $200,000
• Unexpected Expenses: Covering any unforeseen costs that arise during production, post-production, and the premiere tour.
Summary
• Immersive Mobile Museum: $2,000,000
• Global Screenings and Events: $1,500,000
• Worldwide Screening Tour: $1,000,000
• Production Enhancements: $300,000
• Contingency Fund: $200,000
Grand Total: $5,000,000
Help us create the definitive Dungeons & Dragons documentary! Your support will enable us to produce stunning animations, detailed reenactments, and interviews with iconic figures. We’ll take this story on a world tour, complete with immersive screenings and a traveling exhibit. Plus, join us for epic D&D sessions with legendary Game Masters. Every contribution brings this project to life. Celebrate the legacy of D&D and inspire future generations. Join our campaign and be part of this amazing adventure!
