Question 1

What is a production estimate?

Accepted Answer

A producer's practical read on what it takes to make your film — an indicative budget range, the crew and equipment involved, likely locations, shoot duration, a broad timeline and the post-production work required.

Question 2

Is the estimate a final quotation?

Accepted Answer

No. It is an indicative production estimate based on the information you share. A firm quotation follows a locked script, schedule and scope.

Question 3

How accurate will the estimate be?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy tracks the detail you give us. A script, references and a shoot city produce a much tighter range than a one-line idea — though we can work from either.

Question 4

Who prepares the estimate?

Accepted Answer

A working producer, not an automated tool. Every submission is read and broken down by hand.

Question 5

What can I upload?

Accepted Answer

Scripts and decks (PDF, DOC/DOCX), storyboards and moodboards (JPG, PNG, WEBP), voice notes (MP3, WAV, M4A) and reference video (MP4, MOV). You can also paste Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo or YouTube links.

Question 6

What if I only have an idea?

Accepted Answer

That is enough. Describe it in your own words — the form is built to work from a single paragraph as well as a locked script.

Question 7

When will I receive the estimate?

Accepted Answer

Delivered within 24 hours for the Production Estimate, and delivered within 72 hours for Production Planning.

Question 8

What is included in the ₹999 package?

Accepted Answer

Indicative production budget range · Basic crew requirements · Equipment categories · Location estimate · Approximate shoot duration · Broad production timeline · Production approach · Post-production requirements · Delivered within 24 hours · One clarification request

Question 9

What is included in the ₹2,999 package?

Accepted Answer

Detailed department-wise production breakdown · Recommended crew structure · Location and logistics strategy · Detailed equipment approach · Production timeline and milestones · Shoot approach · Post-production workflow · Complete execution roadmap · One revision or producer consultation · Delivered within 72 hours

Question 10

Can I request a revision?

Accepted Answer

The ₹999 estimate includes one clarification request. The ₹2,999 plan includes one revision or a producer consultation.

Question 11

Is GST included?

Accepted Answer

The amount payable and any applicable taxes will be shown before payment.

Question 12

Is the payment refundable?

Accepted Answer

Before a producer begins work, the fee is refundable in full. Once the estimate or plan has been prepared, the fee is non-refundable. See the Refund Policy for the full terms.

Question 13

Are my files and scripts confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Uploads go to private storage, are never publicly listed, and are accessed only by the producer working on your brief through short-lived signed links.

Question 14

Can FilmyDistrict sign an NDA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Email hello@filmydistrict.com with your NDA before or after submitting and we will sign it.

Question 15

How long are uploaded files stored?

Accepted Answer

Files are retained for the duration of the engagement and deleted on request at any time. See the Confidentiality page for details.

Question 16

Does FilmyDistrict execute the production?

Accepted Answer

Yes — end to end, from pre-production through shoot and post-production, or on individual stages such as line production or post.

Question 17

Is the planning fee adjusted if I hire FilmyDistrict?

Accepted Answer

If FilmyDistrict is commissioned to execute the same project, the amount paid for the selected service may be adjusted against the production fee, subject to the final production agreement.

Question 18

Which cities and countries do you operate in?

Accepted Answer

We work across India and travel for projects. Tell us your preferred shoot city in the brief, or email hello@filmydistrict.com to check availability.

Everything you might ask.

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Everything you might ask.

What is a production estimate?—

Is the estimate a final quotation?+

How accurate will the estimate be?+

Who prepares the estimate?+

What can I upload?+

What if I only have an idea?+

When will I receive the estimate?+

What is included in the ₹999 package?+

What is included in the ₹2,999 package?+

Can I request a revision?+

Is GST included?+

Is the payment refundable?+

Are my files and scripts confidential?+

Can FilmyDistrict sign an NDA?+

How long are uploaded files stored?+

Does FilmyDistrict execute the production?+

Is the planning fee adjusted if I hire FilmyDistrict?+

Which cities and countries do you operate in?+

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