The Ultimate Price for Chaos: Going Over Budget
Scheduling Issues
When budgets slip, they often exceed projections by 31–40%.
It’s often the cause of one or more of the following problems:
Coordination Breakdowns
Planning Gaps
Communication Failures
Battling the Chaos: How to Reign in Control
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Advanced Scheduling
Breaking down a script into a doable timeline takes a lot of thought in relation to cast & crew availability, locations, realistic page counts, costume changes, times of day, and so much more.
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Budget Tracking
Knowing how to formulate a budget & ensuring all costs are accounted for accurately with a proper contingency, tax costs, agent fees, travel costs, and all the smaller things in between can give you an incredible amount of peace of mind.
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Live Set Operations
Being on a set requires, patience, understanding, passion, and a willpower to see the day through with confidence that the first two pillars have been fastidiously put in place for when the production happens.
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Department Coordination
Ensuring that all departments have what they need and that there are no loose ends can guarantee a much smoother set on the day.
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Real-Time Communication
Being able to guide a team forward with a well-thought out plan is paramount to making your day & making sure everyone is on the same page from the get-go.

