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: Supports up to three levels of budget hierarchy, allowing for extreme granularity. Many line producers feel they must use MMB
A professional budget always includes a 10% contingency. This is the "magic" that saves a production when weather turns or equipment breaks. A professional budget always includes a 10% contingency
Don’t just guess. Use software that automatically calculates SAG-AFTRA, DGA, and IATSE fringes. A "better" budget accounts for every penny of the tax rebate you expect to receive from your filming location.
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