COMPARITIVE FILMING COSTS GLOBALLY

 

For a 2 day shoot including, studio, set construction, crew and equipment, travel and accomdations:

Thailand

  • Studio Rental: Thailand offers significantly lower studio rental rates, averaging $800 to $1,200 per day, totaling $1,600 to $2,400 for two days.
  • Set Construction: Lower labor and material costs result in set construction expenses ranging from $10,000 to $15,000.
  • Crew & Equipment: Local crew wages and equipment are substantially lower, totaling between $20,000 and $30,000.
  • Travel and Accommodation: Higher international travel costs, with flights and accommodation for a small crew adding approximately $10,000 to $15,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $31,600 to $62,400.

Thailand stands out for its film engineering capabilities and capacity for large-scale productions that require complex stunts and high-impact action sequences. It provides cost savings, government rebates, and diverse landscapes that can simulate various global settings, making it a flexible and economically attractive choice.

COMPARITIVE FILMING COSTS TO USA

Los Angeles, USA

  • Studio Rental: High-end studios in Los Angeles, such as those in Hollywood, charge approximately $2,000 to $3,000 per day for basic soundstage rentals. For a two-day shoot, this totals $4,000 to $6,000.
  • Set Construction: Given the higher labor and material costs in Los Angeles, set construction can range from $20,000 to $30,000 for a standard set.
  • Crew & Equipment: Equipment and Unionized crew members in Los Angeles have higher rates. For a two-day shoot, including pre-production and wrap days, crew wages can total between $50,000 and $70,000.
  • Travel and Accommodation: Assuming the crew is local, travel costs are minimal. Accommodation for out-of-town talent or crew can add approximately $5,000 to $7,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $79,000 to $113,000.

Atlanta, USA

  • Studio Rental: Atlanta offers competitive studio rates, with soundstage rentals averaging $1,500 to $2,000 per day. For two days, this amounts to $3,000 to $4,000.
  • Set Construction: Lower labor costs result in set construction expenses ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.
  • Crew & Equipment: Crew and equipment rates in Atlanta are generally lower than in Los Angeles, totaling between $40,000 and $60,000 for the shoot.
  • Travel and Accommodation: Moderate travel costs from major U.S. cities, with accommodation expenses adding approximately $4,000 to $6,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $62,000 to $95,000.

COMPARITIVE FILMING COSTS TO CANADA

Toronto, Canada

  • Studio Rental: Toronto’s soundstage rentals average $1,200 to $1,800 per day, totaling $2,400 to $3,600 for two days.
  • Set Construction: Set construction costs are comparable to Atlanta, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.
  • Crew & Equipment: Crew and equipment wages are slightly lower than in the U.S., amounting to $35,000 to $55,000.
  • Travel and Accommodation: Similar to Atlanta, with travel and accommodation costs around $4,000 to $6,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $56,400 to $89,600.

Vancouver, Canada

    • Studio Rental: $1,500 to $2,000 per day; totaling $3,000 to $4,000 for two days.
    • Set Construction: Approximately $15,000 to $25,000.
    • Crew & Equipment: Around $35,000 to $55,000.
    • Travel and Accommodation: Estimated at $4,000 to $6,000.
    • Total Estimated Cost: $57,000 to $90,000.

COMPARITIVE FILMING COSTS TO LATIN AMERICA

Mexico City:

  • Studio Rental: $1,000 – $1,500 per day, totaling $2,000 to $3,000 for two days.
  • Set Construction: $10,000 – $15,000.
  • Crew & Equipment: $20,000 – $35,000.
  • Travel & Accommodation: Moderate for US-based crews, around $5,000 – $8,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $37,000 – $61,000.

Santiago, Chile:

  • Studio Rental: $900 – $1,400 per day, totaling $1,800 to $2,800 for two days.
  • Set Construction: $10,000 – $17,000.
  • Crew & Equipment: $18,000 – $33,000.
  • Travel & Accommodation: Slightly higher than Mexico but still moderate, around $6,000 – $9,000.
  • Total Estimated Cost: $35,800 – $61,800.

In summary, Thailand is ideal for productions seeking an all-in-one location with top-tier engineering and cost savings,  offering a robust infrastructure for every type of production from action-heavy films, to culturally driven productions, and more economical, smaller-scale projects.