Budget

What kind of budget do underground/urban films have when being created.

Budget

Budgets for films from urban areas are quite minimal as there is no backing from huge investors or companies. Most of these are created with their own cameras and actors as they do not have the financial backing to have the highest technology cameras or to pay actors.

When I am recording my film opening I know I will not have a huge budget it will be very minimal and I will not have all the equipment which other film makers may have. I will have to improvise.

Paranormal Activity The first Paranormal Activity was created with a $15,000 (£9,115) budget. This was created with two actors and a standard home video camera. Oren Peli created a supernatural horror film in 2007 which he shot in his own home over a seven day period. Paranormal Activity was released as an independent feature but quickly gained industry attention after film festival screenings and was bought by Paramount Pictures. Since 2007 Paranormal Activity has grossed over $190 million.

Kidulthood

The estimated budget for Kidulthood was £600,000. The weekend gross was £100,056. Kidulthood was distributed by Revolver Entertainment. Kidulthood shows how kids are living in the streets of London. They are portrayed as being reckless and antisocial young people who commit crimes such as petty theft and serious violence. The film also showcases how the characters engage in recreational drug taking behavior.