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Benchmark 6

Extended Interviews + European Tour Dates

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

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