You will get a complete production budget & schedule build for your film
Rising Talent
Project details
I build production-ready budgets and schedules for independent films and web series from scratch. With 10+ years as a working line producer, I know what it costs to make your project — not just the line items, but the contingencies, the hidden costs, and the smart cuts. Whether you need a bare-bones budget to pitch investors or a full above/below-the-line breakdown with a shooting schedule, I deliver filmmaker-ready documents you can actually use on set.
Project Type
Video ProductionWhat's included
| Service Tiers |
Starter
$750
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Standard
$1,200
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Advanced
$1,800
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|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Time | 5 days | 7 days | 10 days |
Number of Revisions | 1 | 1 | 2 |
About Zach
Emmy-Nominated Film & TV Producer | Line Producer | Production Wizard
Kings County, United States - 5:02 pm local time
If you are building, developing, or producing a film or television project -- and you need a senior production partner who has actually done this at scale -- you are in the right place.
HERE IS WHAT I DO FOR CLIENTS ON UPWORK:
PRODUCTION BUDGETING & SCHEDULING
I build production budgets from scratch or audit yours. I have scaled a single episodic budget from $2.2M to $5.5M per half-hour across four seasons -- I know where every dollar hides and where productions bleed unnecessarily. Services include: full budget builds (features + series), budget reviews and notes, schedule design, cost report templates, and cashflow planning.
DEVELOPMENT & PACKAGING STRATEGY
I have developed and packaged projects from concept through greenlight at every budget level ($500K indie to $20M studio). I can assess your project's market positioning, identify the right financing stack (tax credits, grants, co-production, presales), advise on packaging strategy, and help you build materials that get to yes. I have administered over $25M in US and Canadian tax credits across my career and secured $2M in public production grants.
LINE PRODUCING & PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE CONSULTING
If your production is in prep, in trouble, or needs a senior set of eyes before you commit to a budget or a crew plan, I consult. This includes: crew plan review, vendor strategy, union/guild compliance checks, cross-border incentive optimization (US/Canada), and production troubleshooting.
HOW I WORK
I respond within 24 hours. I deliver on time. I do not pad estimates. I have operated at the studio/network level for two decades -- which means I give you the honest answer, not the comfortable one. If your budget does not work, I will tell you and show you why. If your project is greenlight-ready, I will tell you that too.
I work across features, scripted series, documentaries, and branded content. US and Canadian productions, cross-border co-productions, and international projects in English.
Let's talk about what you are building. Message me directly or click Hire Now to schedule a consultation.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Zach can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Zach receives requirements from you.
Zach works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Budget & schedule build + delivery