Benchmark 7
Dwarven Forge Game Tour *
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