Budgets+proposals+contracts at DVinfo.net

Michael McConnell · December 10th, 2003, 10:47 PM

Hello dvinfo.net,

I have a small video & photography business based in nyc. I've been shooting for a year and I've always been paid either with hard cash or money order. I'm targeting bigger companies and would like to draw proposals+budgets whatever. I would like some advice and even possibly some help--does anyone have a example they could show me and some info on whats best to give to clients?

Dan Uneken · December 22nd, 2003, 06:40 AM

Michael,

I'm sending you an e-mail with two examples: one contract and one budget for a small western. It's for 35 mm film, but the principles obviously are the same.

A book I find very useful for examples of forms and contracts is:

"The Complete Film Production Handbook" by Eve Light Honthaner (Focal Press).
It covers big productions, but you can select what you need.

Good luck.

Dan.

Michael McConnell · December 22nd, 2003, 11:14 PM

thanks Dan,

Your info is very usefull--I really really like the proposal
and I'm revising it a little bit so it fits my needs. Using this type of contract will definetly be good for me. I also plan to order that book you suggested-thanks for the help.

Michael Mcconnell

Chris Staab · January 5th, 2004, 08:45 PM

I could also use that info if you would be so kind. Would you mind dropping me an email?? Thank you.

Dan Uneken · January 6th, 2004, 01:55 AM

Hi Chris,

I had tweaked some existing files, but threw them away after e-mailing Michael.
Perhaps you can send him an e-mail asking for a copy or perhaps he will see this post amd send the files to you.
If that doesn't work please post again or e-mail me directly and I'll "tweak" the files again, but it's quicker & easier if Mike still has them.

Chris Staab · January 6th, 2004, 11:52 AM

Thank you. I will try e-mailing Michael....I'll let you know. I appreciate your help.

Michael McConnell · January 6th, 2004, 07:17 PM

I've emailed it yo your address.

Michael Chen · January 6th, 2004, 07:40 PM

Hi there,
I am currently doing an advertising proposal, and your example may be of great use to me.

Do you mind sending a copy to me as well? Thanks a lot.

December 10th, 2003, 10:47 PM	#1
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	Budgets+proposals+contracts Hello dvinfo.net, I have a small video & photography business based in nyc. I've been shooting for a year and I've always been paid either with hard cash or money order. I'm targeting bigger companies and would like to draw proposals+budgets whatever. I would like some advice and even possibly some help--does anyone have a example they could show me and some info on whats best to give to clients? __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

December 22nd, 2003, 06:40 AM	#2
Dan Uneken Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 301	Michael, I'm sending you an e-mail with two examples: one contract and one budget for a small western. It's for 35 mm film, but the principles obviously are the same. A book I find very useful for examples of forms and contracts is: "The Complete Film Production Handbook" by Eve Light Honthaner (Focal Press). It covers big productions, but you can select what you need. Good luck. Dan. __________________ Film & TV locations & production Spain http://www.fotofilmvideo.com/

December 22nd, 2003, 11:14 PM	#3
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	thanks Dan, Your info is very usefull--I really really like the proposal and I'm revising it a little bit so it fits my needs. Using this type of contract will definetly be good for me. I also plan to order that book you suggested-thanks for the help. Michael Mcconnell __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

January 6th, 2004, 01:55 AM	#5
Dan Uneken Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 301	Hi Chris, I had tweaked some existing files, but threw them away after e-mailing Michael. Perhaps you can send him an e-mail asking for a copy or perhaps he will see this post amd send the files to you. If that doesn't work please post again or e-mail me directly and I'll "tweak" the files again, but it's quicker & easier if Mike still has them. __________________ Film & TV locations & production Spain http://www.fotofilmvideo.com/

January 6th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#7
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	I've emailed it yo your address. __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

January 5th, 2004, 08:45 PM	#4
Chris Staab Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 51	I could also use that info if you would be so kind. Would you mind dropping me an email?? Thank you.

January 6th, 2004, 11:52 AM	#6
Chris Staab Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 51	Thank you. I will try e-mailing Michael....I'll let you know. I appreciate your help.

January 6th, 2004, 07:40 PM	#8
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	Hi there, I am currently doing an advertising proposal, and your example may be of great use to me. Do you mind sending a copy to me as well? Thanks a lot.