ATOWN DOC // BUDGET & TAX

Max Ceiling: $500,000

1. Target Gross Raise $250,000

$50k (Micro) $250k (Mid Tier) $500k (Max Ceiling)

Escrow Hold Strategy

Entity Maintenance Duration ($2,500/yr floor)

Covers CA $800 Franchise Tax + Federal/State CPA 1120/100 Filings

5 Yrs

Fiscal Sponsor (7%)

Tax Drag (Fed/CA)

Escrow Reserve

$12,500

Net Deployment

$220,000

4. Realized Net Production Deployments

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Tier 2: Enhanced Post

1. Creative & Producing Level 2

Director fees, story architecture, producer oversight

$46,200

21% of net spend

2. Field Crew & Gear Level 2

Sound mixer, B-cam, water housing, travel & field expenses

$46,200

21% of net spend

3. Post-Production Level 2

Lead editor, color grading, 5.1 sound re-recording, master QC

$41,800

19% of net spend

4. Archival & Music Level 2

Original composer, 1960s–80s footage licensing, motion graphics

$28,600

13% of net spend

5. Legal, CPA & Multi-Year Escrow Level 2

5-Year Escrow ($2,500/yr for $800 CA Tax + CPA 1120/100) + E&O Insurance

$57,200

26% of net spend