How much did LoveFest cost you?

[jmc]

I've been really impressed by the films this fest. A lot of hard work and effort has gone into making these, and it got me thinking. I know it's easy to think all it takes is some time and a few friends, but I'm curious to know how much it really costs to make a solid entry.

Did anybody hire actors, composers, etc? Rent equipment? Pay for permits or insurance? Build and/or dress a set? Gas and food costs worth mentioning? What else?

I've never been on a production like one of these, and I'd like to get a better grasp on what to watch out for, so tips on how to avoid certain costs would be great too.

 

[Zak Forsman]

$40... to feed five people. the rest was done with available resources and donations.

 

[ConspiracyPenguin]

I spent $0 and a few hours. But then again all I did was watch the films, not make one ;-)

 

[Larry Rutledge]

Zak - how'd you feed five people for $40? I ask cause I have two shoot dates coming up and I'm stressing on coming up with food. Course I need four meals for a lot more than 5 ... but still, any ideas may help

 

[Zak Forsman]

it was just 5 lunch specials from an Indian restaurant around the corner.

 

[Matty_g]

we had indian food delivered

Hey Larry, did you get my pm?

 

[Charlie Anderson]

Dominos 5-5-5 deal!!!!!

and mine cost me $0

 

[bosindy]

leather slave hood - $185
rubber fist - $35
fedora - $50
arts and crafts baby simp hood - $50
baby carriage rental - $20
trunk - $20
Photos of simp graduation and frame - $30
mic and light rental - $120
food - $150
travel and expenses for cast/crew $250
gels and diffusion $70
misc $20


total $1,000

I am sure I am forgetting something.

 

[Dustin R. Rogan]

I'd say close to $250 for food for 2 days. eating out gets expensive lol but i could be worse off outta pocket eh?

 

[Mark Harris]

About $200.

 

[Hunter Hampton]

around 500k... I mean 500 dollars.

 

[William_Robinette]

About $100 for food for a weekend.

 

[Bernie Hipos]

for me $20 for food and park entrance fee.

 

[jmc]

Thanks for the responses so far, guys. And thanks for the detailed breakdown Bosindy. Those little things can add up.

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

$30.00 Lights and mic rental.
$30.00 Pizza
$20.00 misc pop and chips.

So... about $80.00
Give or take a few...

Mike

 

[cheezweezl]

Zak - how'd you feed five people for $40?

try cup-o-noodles. you can feed 40 people for $5 :thumbsup:

 

[Robbie Comeau]

$0

 

[Michael Anthony Horrigan]

You should always give your crew and cast a little something.
Doesn't cost much for a case of water and some chips.

If you feed them even more you'll find that they'll be much more eager to show up to any future projects. When I bought everyone pizza the shock on their faces was more than worth it.

:beer:

 

[Robbie Comeau]

Oh, well we got them pizza...

And we had drinks at the house we were at...

So about 25-30 bucks.

 

[RyanT]

I bought way too much food.

Probably like $150 for snacks, breakfast, and lunch for 12 people. Trader joeeees, woooo.

Then $40 for a mac classic and 30 for the whole aquarium getup. Everything else I borrowed.