🎥 FREE Monthly Q&A: What It Really Costs to Make a Film

Pricing has been confusing for me since the very beginning of my filmmaking journey.

For years, I didn’t know what things should cost, what people should be paid, or how to even begin budgeting in a way that felt realistic. I was either underpaying, overextending myself, or just guessing and hoping for the best.

It took me almost 10 years before I finally used other people’s money to fund a project — through a City of Charlotte grant. That experience completely shifted how I think about budgeting, scale, and perspective.

So for this month’s FREE Ask Me Anything Q&A, I’m breaking things down honestly — with real numbers and real examples.

Here’s what you’ll walk away understanding:

• What professional rates should look like (when budgets allow)

• How we realistically budget and execute projects under $20K

• How to create meaningful work with little to no money at all

It’s not about one “right” way — it’s about perspective.

I’ll be joined by @nachelaknox of @gogetherproductions, who brings a whole other layer to this conversation. Nachela has worked with investors, backend agreements, and revenue planning, and she’ll be speaking on: • How films can actually make money

• What that planning should look like in pre-production

• How to think beyond just “getting the film made”

🗓 Monday, February 2

⏰ 8:00–9:00 PM (ET)

💻 Live on Zoom

Free to attend — registration required to receive the Zoom link

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-me-anything-what-it-really-costs-to-make-a-film-tickets-1981979929322?aff=oddtdtcreator

If budgeting has ever felt confusing, intimidating, or out of reach — this conversation is for you.

Let's talk about it....what do you know about film costs? What's one of your biggest questions?

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