Learn the organization chart of a typical live action film production. This is from the viewpoint of "Directing the Money" on a film production of any size.

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For aspiring line producers and film accountants. Details essential budgeting and cost controls.

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The workflow of the Production's Cost Report - What it is and why it's so important for Line Producers to know.

_5.The Film Cost Report-Workflow

The Cost Report is a direct extension of the Locked Film Budget. Once the film budget has been approved (i.e.Locked) the Cost Report is the reporting mechanism, using the Film Budget as it's standard.

_6.Cost Report-Relationship to FilmBudget

A big part of any film production is the labor costs. Knowing how to estimate the labor cost can be simplified enormously. See these tips.

_7.Cost Report Tips-Labor Costs

Commitments are recorded and approved as Purchase Orders. The recording of commitmentsis a key element of reporting to the financiers, bond company, etc.

_8.The Cost Report - Know How To Show Commitments

Each department has a responsibility to the budget and it's up to the Line Producer/UPM to assert that. Here's a sample of what the Line Producer needs to do.

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