I am producing a Doc.

Doc Bernard

Doc Bernard

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and no, not about me. LOL. Doc doing a Doc.....get it? LOL!!!!

Just got picked to be Senior Producer for the sequel/next chapter of a doc that won an Oscar a number of years ago. We have the tentative blessing of the producer of that production to go-ahead, as we are going to be giving them re-exposure as well.

I am pretty stoked about it. Tonight, I start putting the line item budget together, so we can develop a plan for funding (which I really don't see being an issue, considering the subject and pedigree) We will have approx. 3 weeks of principle photog on location, with the possibility of breaking it up into two parts.

Let's face it, the production crew will consist of myself (producer/sound), the director, a DP/cam-op, and a PA. Pre-pro is being handled by myself and the director. Where a lot of the budget is going to end up is in post. We want to make this a homage/and expansion/"since then" of the first film, as well as what is happening now and what is the same or changed. Everyone is going to be paid on this. The director and myself both agree. People's time is too precious for begging. Once the plan is set, you might find a post in "Jobs" from me. And we will be providing all equipment. Those involved only need to show up with their experience.

So, the question is budget templates: What do YOU use? I found this one awhile back and I use it pretty regularly: http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?34947-IndieBudgetBuddy-2-0-Free-Film-Budget-Estimator and I like it, but it is a bit dated. But what others are out there. I want something exhaustive. Something I can plan on how many AA baterries I need for flashlights on set kind of exhaustive.
 
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Disgusted with myself. I am reducing each and every position to an arbitrary number for my spreadsheet, based on my judgement. I hate producing, always have. But I am good at it, damn me and google/youtube/vimeo search. I get to see what people DON't share with me based on some stuff they say. You'd be surprised. And I detest that aspect of my job. But budgets are what they are

Sorry, venting. A bunch of emails, with people claiming stuff they shouldn't...... no one here.......
 
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Here's what I have so far....

Here's what I have so far....

Here's what I have so far on the budget. Still waiting on quotes for a number of areas. And I am not dealing with post-pro costs yet. I will be adding things that we already own to another version of the budget to remain true to my standards.
 

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Hmmmm, just got hit up for a production RV instead of a 10-15 passenger van. Gas is going to be a bigger hit, but we can knock down some of the lodging costs. Oh the producer's mindset........"yeah, I can live in an RV for 3 weeks" We can hit up an RV park for showers.

LOL, I am turning into one of those hardnosed producers. Still need more room in the budget for aerial photog. "okay, guys, you cool with Top Ramen for lunch?" JUST KIDDING!!!!! No hate posts.
 
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Not to throw a another headache your way, Doc, but I hope you've budgeted for a bulletproof vest for at least any DVXUser you might work with!
 
LOL, funny. This will be way out of state. Will enjoy 3 weeks away from the nightly gunshots and living holed up in my apartment. I got the majority of the budget done.

Now to schedule an in-depth meeting with the original producers and show them. Maybe they will at least let me gaze upon the golden statue named Oscar they earned.
 
Throw ahead, Rob.

Right now my mind is aswirl. angles, shots wanted, story arc (doc style), how to continue the story in a way that is new but not so totally different from the original.

LOL, this is probably the biggest thing I have ever tackled. But so gonna get done. Watching the original doc and tearing up.....that well made, and produced. I can only hope to get to that level.
 
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