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This film’s budget of $4,475 was divided thusly: $3,000 to the cast and crew, $1,000 for props and costumes, and a small amount for food. The filmmakers were clever in getting much of their food donated and using owned or borrowed equipment – which looked quite good, by the way. They also still have some investor money set aside for festivals and promotions.
I was a little surprised that such a large amount of money was spent on cast and crew expenses – although the cast seemed larger than normal, and I don’t know whether they also doubled as crew members – something that usually saves a lot of money. $1,000 for costumes and props seemed a bit high, as it seemed as though many of these items could have been picked up at Goodwill.
I watched this film with my non-filmmaker husband, and while I was cracking up through most of it, he seemed confused at times. Some of the humor is universal, but it really hits home closest to those who can relate to it. (Sort of like the play/movie Noises Off. I absolutely love it, as I also have a huge theater background, but, not having my background, the hubby still doesn't understand why.) Despite the targeted humor aspect, the film is technically very sound; even a non-film person will likely enjoy watching it, even if they have to have someone "in the know" explaining all the inside jokes.
Anyone who’s ever gone through the infuriatingly rewarding experience that is a Microfilm will be able to instantly identify with The Making Of. It’s a technically sound film with hilarious comedy – a must watch for MFM readers!
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The
author of half a dozen screen plays, two novels, and a proficient
camera-woman in her own right, Monika
DeLeeuw-Taylor is Microfilmmaker's lead writing analyst and
one of our top film reviewers. When she's not writing a critique for
Microfilmmaker, she's writing screenplays for Viking Productions. |
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