Movie Magic budgeting for high-end TV and film

A programme of Movie Magic budgeting courses run by Grand Scheme Media and delivered by Addie Orfila  will be delivered across the United Kingdom in 2024 to enable professionals working in film and high-end television to get a better understanding of the essential software used for budgeting on high-end TV and film productions.

This programme is fully funded by the ScreenSkills High-end Television and Film Skills Funds made up of contributions from high-end television productions and films made in the UK.

This programme is also supported by Entertainment Partners.

Who it's for

This training is open to people already in the industry who are  working or moving over to work in film and/ or high-end TV as production managers, ADs, production accountants and line producers and have yet to get to grips with Movie Magic budgeting software.

Trainees will be given access to Movie Magic training licenses and subscriptions and will need to install the relevant Movie Magic software on a laptop which should be brought to the training session.

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them.

Contact mark@grandscheme.tv with any questions.

What it covers

Effective and efficient budgets are vital for all productions and this course will take film and high-end TV trainees through the essential elements of creating them, using the globally-used, industry-standard software, Movie Magic budgeting. 

Trainees will be shown how to use the programme and then will spend time putting into practice what they have learned in a fun and informative way. 

We will take you through the process of setting up a budget from scratch and navigating through the software. 

Training to cover:

• relationship of budget/schedule/finance                      
• key considerations before you start
• determining requirements to create a realistic budget
• introduction to Movie Magic budgeting 10    
• creating and setting up a budget using templates
• setting up tables: units, globals, groups, fringes, currencies
• creating details and applying fringes, globals, groups
• revising budgets and exporting
• budgeting tips and tricks and areas of responsibility
• controlling, cost reporting and tracking costs

Current online dates are as follows:

• Thursday 11 April 2024 1000-1300
• Tuesday 14 May            1000-1300
• Wednesday 15 May       1400-1700 

Current face to face dates:

• London  Wednesday 22 May: 1000 - 1700.(Old Diarama Arts Centre)

How to apply

Please note that we are running separate Movie Magic Scheduling courses but you must apply separately for this course - please apply here 

Click ‘apply now’ to apply for your place on one of the current Movie Magic budgeting courses. You will need a ScreenSkills account to complete your application.