Overview

F2 productions are provided with limited production funds intended primarily to support travel, production supplies, and payment for services. This page outlines the expectations and proceduresassociated with managing and spending those production funds responsibly.

Even at a smaller scale, learning to manage production resources is an important part of filmmaking. Budget limitations require productions to plan ahead, prioritize needs carefully, and communicate clearly about how resources will be used. The process also reinforces the professional expectation that production funds should be handled responsibly, transparently, and in support of the overall well-being of the crew.

Allocation

Each student will be allocated $140 to go toward documentary production expenses. This is a “use-it-or-lose-it” budget, and funds can be used in the following categories:

• Petty Cash (which includes production design, production supplies, music or stock image licenses). You can pay for these expenses out of pocket, then get reimbursed.

• Travel (if traveling away from Tallahassee, can include fuel, airfare, lodging, car rental, and meals). With the exception of fuel and meals, the school needs to book these expenses directly for you in advance. Do not pay out of pocket for any of these if you plan to use the school funds. You can pay for fuel and meals out of pocket, then get reimbursed.

• Services (if you need to hire someone, like a composer). The school needs to pay for services directly, and this must be initiated at least 1 week prior to services beginning.