PRODUCTION BUDGET (8 Episodes)
ABOVE-THE-LINE
- Executive Producers: $800,000
- Director(s): $1,200,000
- Writers/Showrunner: $1,200,000
- Principal Cast (4 leads): $2,500,000
- Music/Composer: $300,000
- Development Costs: $200,000
- Above-the-Line Total: $6,200,000
BELOW-THE-LINE
- Crew (Key Department Heads): $4,000,000
- Camera/Equipment Rental: $1,500,000
- Locations/Sets: $2,800,000
- Costumes/Wardrobe: $500,000
- Hair & Makeup: $300,000
- Transportation: $800,000
- Catering/Craft Services: $400,000
- Security: $200,000
- Below-the-Line Total: $10,500,000
POST-PRODUCTION
- Editorial: $600,000
- Sound Design/Mix: $400,000
- Visual Effects: $300,000
- Color Correction: $200,000
- Music Licensing/Recording: $300,000
- Post-Production Total: $1,800,000
OTHER COSTS
- Insurance: $300,000
- Legal/Business Affairs: $200,000
- Marketing/Publicity: $400,000
- Completion Bond: $400,000
- Contingency (10%): $1,980,000
- Other Costs Total: $3,280,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION BUDGET: $21,780,000
Cost Per Episode: $2,722,500
REVENUE PROJECTIONS
PRIMARY MARKET
- Netflix Global Rights: $25,000,000 – $30,000,000
- Based on international limited series comparables
- Premium drama positioning
SECONDARY MARKETS
- European Broadcasting Rights: $3,000,000 – $5,000,000
- SVT, ARD, Canal+, other European networks
- Educational/Library Licensing: $500,000
- Soundtrack Sales: $200,000
- Merchandise Potential: $300,000
- Streaming Residuals: $1,000,000
- International Format Sales: $500,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE: $30,500,000 – $37,500,000
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Investment Required: $21,780,000 Projected Revenue: $30,500,000 – $37,500,000 Estimated ROI: 40% – 72%
Break-even Point: Primary Netflix sale covers 80-90% of production costs
CO-PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Scandinavian Partners:
- SVT (Sweden): $2-3M investment
- Tax incentives: 15-25% rebate
Polish Partners:
- Polish Film Institute: $1-2M
- EU Creative Europe funding: $500K-1M
Total Co-Production Potential: $3.5-6M (reduces Netflix investment requirement)
BUDGET NOTES
- ELIZA – BUDGET ESTIMATE & FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS
PRODUCTION BUDGET (8 Episodes)
ABOVE-THE-LINE
Executive Producers: $800,000
Director(s): $1,200,000
Writers/Showrunner: $1,200,000
Principal Cast (4 leads): $2,500,000
Music/Composer: $300,000
Development Costs: $200,000
Above-the-Line Total: $6,200,000
BELOW-THE-LINE
Crew (Key Department Heads): $4,000,000
Camera/Equipment Rental: $1,500,000
Locations/Sets: $2,800,000
Costumes/Wardrobe: $500,000
Hair & Makeup: $300,000
Transportation: $800,000
Catering/Craft Services: $400,000
Security: $200,000
Below-the-Line Total: $10,500,000
POST-PRODUCTION
Editorial: $600,000
Sound Design/Mix: $400,000
Visual Effects: $300,000
Color Correction: $200,000
Music Licensing/Recording: $300,000
Post-Production Total: $1,800,000
OTHER COSTS
Insurance: $300,000
Legal/Business Affairs: $200,000
Marketing/Publicity: $400,000
Completion Bond: $400,000
Contingency (10%): $1,980,000
Other Costs Total: $3,280,000
TOTAL PRODUCTION BUDGET: $21,780,000
Cost Per Episode: $2,722,500
REVENUE PROJECTIONS
PRIMARY MARKET
Netflix Global Rights: $25,000,000 – $30,000,000 Based on international limited series comparables
Premium drama positioning
SECONDARY MARKETS
European Broadcasting Rights: $3,000,000 – $5,000,000 SVT, ARD, Canal+, other European networks
Educational/Library Licensing: $500,000
Soundtrack Sales: $200,000
Merchandise Potential: $300,000
Streaming Residuals: $1,000,000
International Format Sales: $500,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE: $30,500,000 – $37,500,000
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Investment Required: $21,780,000 Projected Revenue: $30,500,000 – $37,500,000 Estimated ROI: 40% – 72%
Break-even Point: Primary Netflix sale covers 80-90% of production costs
CO-PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES
Scandinavian Partners:
SVT (Sweden): $2-3M investment
Tax incentives: 15-25% rebate
Polish Partners:
Polish Film Institute: $1-2M
EU Creative Europe funding: $500K-1M
Total Co-Production Potential: $3.5-6M (reduces Netflix investment requirement)
BUDGET NOTES
Figures based on comparable Netflix international productions
Includes multi-location shooting (Iran/Morocco, Poland, Sweden)
Period-accurate production design for 1979 sequences
High production values consistent with premium streaming content
Built-in contingency for international logistics
Music budget includes Chopin licensing and original composition
All figures in USD. Budget subject to final negotiation and production requirements.
Eliza 