
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
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