How much does a budget cost?
If you're looking for a rough estimate for a commercial, industrial or a feature film shoot, those are FREE and completed quickly. If you need a full feature film budget, those are priced competitively and depend upon the complexity of the script. Average feature budgets range between $500 and $2,500.

Do I have to pay residuals on talent?
If the production hires SAG (Screen Actors Guild) talent there will be residual payments based on usage. These costs can be managed by knowing specifically what the intended usage will be, so you don't commit to more than you need. If the talent is non-SAG, we work to secure a buy-out fee that fits within your budget. Buy-out fees are negotiable.

I only need a couple of things in the U.S. and I have a really small budget. What can you do?
Film Police will assist you in managing your budget and costs. Film Police has experience in working with low to high budgets and we will make sure you maximize your resources. We will structure the production according to your specific needs.

What about visas to come to the United States?
We have a lot of experience with this as many of our clients are from outside the USA. Our legal specialists arrange for work visas if they are needed, but sometimes they are not. We won't waste your time and money on anything unnecessary.

If you’re based in Chicago, why should I hire Film Police for a shoot in Florida, or Texas, or anywhere?

Because we have more experience and we’re better than anyone in Florida! Our philosophy is to service your needs and save you time and money in the process. We shoot all over the country quite a bit. Film Police knows who to use for everything, and we have accounts with the best vendors. Your bottom line price will be met and you’ll have a better time working with us.

I hear it’s expensive to shoot in Chicago?

Not true! Most production resources are about the same as you’re used to paying in other cities in the world. There are many opportunities for saving money in Chicago if you know where to find them; and we do. Film Police has negotiated rates with many hotels and equipment vendors. Police assistance is modest and so are the filming permits. These savings (and many others) are passed on to you. Paying exceedingly close attention to detail also enables us to work with smaller crews, thus stretching your production dollar as far as it can go.

Can I shoot in Chicago with a non-union crew?
We have shot many projects in Chicago with both union and non-union crews. We have excellent relationships with many outstanding, highly skilled technicians.

I have a project with multiple locations, some are in the middle of nowhere. How would you handle this?

We can move a film crew by train, plane, automobile, or pack mule. Whether your locations are in the mountains, the desert, an island or an urban jungle. Film Police knows what to pack and how to get it there.