Income Budgets for Films

A standard part of a grant application, income budgets show how your film will be financed.
While most filmmakers* are likely familiar with basic expense budgets, their corollary, the income budget, is another story. Income budgets show how your film will be financed, and if you have already been raising money they show how far you have come and how far you need to go. Though a standard part of a grant application, they can be difficult create—especially for the first time. Learn more about what the reader of an income budget hopes to see and get tips for creating a successful income budget, below.

Editor’s Note: While this post is geared towards independent filmmakers, it contains insights that apply to artists across disciplines. If you do not identify as a filmmaker, we encourage you to keep reading!