When budgeting a short film, there is a large degree of give and take. The first time you budget, you should include everything that feels 'essential' - some of which you will have to pay for and some of which you will get for free. The budget will be a constantly changing document, in so much as ‘essentials’ become redefined, amazing deals come up and certain elements prove to be too expensive. Of course, there comes a point, when you have raised all the cash and made all the deals that you possibly can, when you have to decide to go-ahead with what you already have.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/production/budget-and-schedule#budget
Budget
Dear Megan...
26/08/2015
In regards to my budget, in case of emergency for example if I don't get as much funding as I predicted there will be things as the producer and director of my film I will need to cut back on . Therefore if I had to cutback, I would cut back on makeup and hairdressing because I'm doing a drama short film which means continuity is important so it won't be dentrimental to my film if I don't have various hairstyles or makeup looks. Additionally, i would see if i could find similiar locations that are closer so i wont need to spend as much on transportion and try to negotiate a lower price for teh hiring of camera equipment.
Lemna Road
Leytonstone ,
London
E11 1JJ
Completing this has helped me be able to finacially plan for my short film , especially since one he conventions of a short film is a low budget.
Yours Sincerly, Megan xo