how much will it cost?: Typically, it’s assumed that a page of script equals a minute of the final film, and a minute of the film requires around an hour of filming, and all together this cost about a thousand dollars per minute of the movie. Barry Hampe, the author of several documentary “how-to” books and director of over 150 documentary films, found that from experience the average cost per minute was closer to the $1,700 mark. The range peeked at $3,800 per minute, and $400 per minute for a low-budget film in house production.
So, taking this into consideration, and the fact that I’m setting the budget goal at 9,000 dollars, the bike documentary should bottoming out [financially] after 15 minutes. And just in case some of you are wondering, no, I do not plan on compacting ninety-some days into a handful of minutes. But there is still hope: My plan, my goal, my only shot is to model rare and independent films such as Primer, which only initially cost $7,000 grand total [I say "initially" because the version seen in most cinemas has had approximately $1 million of post-production work and promotion behind it].
how does the $9,000 break down?: Click here to view the most recent draft-outline of the budget.
If you see something that seems inefficient or unnecessary please speak up, we are always looking for new ways to do more with less.
what’s in it for you? Well, it might not sound like much, but for starters each individual who donates / funds project pedal in any way, shape or form, will see their name in the closing credits. But most importantly, you’ll be part of a mechanism that helped push a small independent film up an impossibly steep and slippery slope.
how to help your friendly neighborhood indie-filmmaker: first; decide how you’re willing to help… if it’s a monetary donation, please click on the ‘donate’ button above.
If you are interested in donating equipment that might be valuable to the film’s production, please write us before hand to let us know you’re plans and we will gladly pay for shipping.
If you own equipment that you would be willing to rent / loan to our production, please contact us first to discuss the details.
If you are unable to help finically – take a moment to help spread the word about Pedal, word of mouth goes a long way with indie projects.
Michael Ambs
10907 Magnolia Blvd. Ste#295
North Hollywood, CA 91601
