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Here’s a detailed budget for your Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $45,000 for the JLBC Cadet Corps Documentary:

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Here’s a detailed budget for your Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $45,000 for the JLBC Cadet Corps Documentary:


Budget Breakdown


1. Pre-Production (10%) - $4,500


This phase includes all planning and preparation to ensure smooth production:

Script Development & Storyboarding: $2,000

Research & Location Scouting: $1,000

Casting (Cadets, Mentors, Narrators): $1,000

Administrative Costs: $500


2. Production (35%) - $15,750


This covers the actual filming process:

Crew Salaries (Director, Videographers, Sound Technicians): $6,000

Equipment Rentals (Cameras, Lighting, Sound): $5,000

Travel Costs (Transportation, Lodging, Meals): $3,500

Permits & Insurance: $1,250


3. Post-Production (30%) - $13,500


The editing phase is crucial to creating a polished documentary:

Editing (Video & Sound): $8,000

Music Licensing & Sound Design: $3,000

Graphics & Animation (Credits, Titles, Motion Design): $1,500

Color Grading & Final Mastering: $1,000


4. Marketing & Promotion (15%) - $6,750


To ensure the documentary reaches a wide audience:

Promotional Materials (Posters, Social Media Ads): $2,500

Trailer Production: $1,500

Outreach (PR, Media Kits, Press): $2,000

Kickstarter Campaign Video Production: $750


5. Reward Fulfillment (5%) - $2,250


Costs to produce and deliver backer rewards:

Digital Rewards (Hosting Fees for Downloads, Custom Thank-You Emails): $500

Physical Rewards (Posters, Merchandise, Shipping): $1,500

Exclusive Experiences (Virtual Q&A Setup, Premiere Coordination): $250


6. Kickstarter Fees (10%) - $4,500


Kickstarter takes approximately:

5% platform fee: $2,250

3-5% payment processing fees: $2,250


Contingency Fund (5%) - $2,250


A small cushion to handle unexpected costs or emergencies during the campaign.


Total Budget: $45,000



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