💷 Free Tool

Budget Estimator

Get a ballpark production cost for UK film and TV. Adjust each department to see how decisions affect your total — ideal for early development planning.

UK RatesBECTU / PACT BenchmarksBallpark Only

⚠️ Ballpark only. These figures are based on broad UK industry benchmarks and are for early planning only. Always get actual quotes from suppliers, crew, and post houses before budgeting a real production.

Project

Format

Shoot Days

Crew

Crew Size

Avg. Daily Rate (£)

Cast

Lead Actors

Lead Day Rate (£)

Supporting Cast Days

Equipment

Camera Package

Lighting & Grip

Locations & Production

Location Type

Art Dept Budget (£ total)

Catering (£/day)

Post-Production

Edit & Colour

Sound Mix / Design

Music / Score (£ total)

Contingency

10%

Estimated Budget

Total (inc. contingency)

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💡 This is for early planning only. Real production budgets require proper line-item breakdowns. Consider engaging a line producer or production accountant for any project over £50k.