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Benchmark 1

Basic Film

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

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