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IndustryJan 31, 2026· 12 min· By Mitchell Hughes
Indie Film Budget 2026 - Where the Money Actually Goes
A real-world budget breakdown for a $1M, $5M, and $15M indie feature in 2026. Above-the-line, below-the-line, post-production, contingency, the line items that always blow.
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