Made for lean crews, small shoots, and big creativity on a limited budget.
This template is perfect for short films, music videos, student projects, and any indie production working with less than $5,000. Built to be simple, smart, and streamlined — this tool helps you stay on top of your spending without having to build a budget from scratch.
Everything’s already formatted and auto-calculating, so all you have to do is plug in your numbers and go.
🧾 Includes:
Core categories: Talent, Crew, Equipment, Locations, Post, and More
Built-in formulas to calculate totals, tax, and contingency
Editable notes column to track vendor info, rates, or day counts
One-sheet layout for easy overview of your total budget
Delivered in both Google Sheets + Excel formats
📌 Best for:
First-time producers
Indie directors managing their own shoot
Creatives who want a fast, reliable way to budget small projects
📥 Download includes:
Editable .xlsx file
Google Sheets link
Quick-start PDF guide
🎯 Bonus: Need help with your numbers? Add a 1-on-1 Budget Consult at checkout.
Once purchased, you'll receive a secure download link via email. The file includes:
A fully editable Google Sheets version (with setup instructions)
A downloadable Excel version (.xlsx)
A PDF one-sheet explaining how to use the template effectively
Made for lean crews, small shoots, and big creativity on a limited budget.
This template is perfect for short films, music videos, student projects, and any indie production working with less than $5,000. Built to be simple, smart, and streamlined — this tool helps you stay on top of your spending without having to build a budget from scratch.
Everything’s already formatted and auto-calculating, so all you have to do is plug in your numbers and go.
🧾 Includes:
Core categories: Talent, Crew, Equipment, Locations, Post, and More
Built-in formulas to calculate totals, tax, and contingency
Editable notes column to track vendor info, rates, or day counts
One-sheet layout for easy overview of your total budget
Delivered in both Google Sheets + Excel formats
📌 Best for:
First-time producers
Indie directors managing their own shoot
Creatives who want a fast, reliable way to budget small projects
📥 Download includes:
Editable .xlsx file
Google Sheets link
Quick-start PDF guide
🎯 Bonus: Need help with your numbers? Add a 1-on-1 Budget Consult at checkout.
Once purchased, you'll receive a secure download link via email. The file includes:
A fully editable Google Sheets version (with setup instructions)
A downloadable Excel version (.xlsx)
A PDF one-sheet explaining how to use the template effectively
