Investing in a Movie: Budget and financial questions

Thinking about investing in a Movie? It can be a big decision, so make sure you do your due diligence. Sometimes, being human, we can forget to ask the right questions. We have compiled a list of 10 Budget and financial questions for you to ask before investing in a Movie

Budget and financials questions

• Does the production have a detailed budget?
• How has each line in the budget been calculated?
• What elements of the budget are most likely to be exceeded?
• Who developed the budget, and what is their experience in making such budgets?
• What is Plan B if the movie runs out of money?
• How much is the movie expected to make during its lifetime?
• Will the company behind the movie have annual audited accounts, showing any income from sales and royalties?
• What elements of the budget can be reduced if other elements get exceeded?
• Is there money set aside in the budget for various unexpected expenses?
• Is it expected that the budget will be updated and modified later in the process?

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