Budget In 30 Minutes. Not 2 Hours.
CineBudget replaces spreadsheet chaos with a production-ready budgeting system that saves you 1.5+ hours on every project.
Stop Fighting Spreadsheets
CineBudget was built to replace the tedious, error-prone workflows that filmmakers have been forced to tolerate for too long.
The Old Way
- Manual data entry in complex spreadsheets.
- Version control nightmares with multiple files.
- Slow, error-prone calculations and formula errors.
- Lack of real-time collaboration and approval workflows.
- Generic templates that don't fit film production needs.
- Ugly PDFs for client presentations that look amateur.
The CineBudget Way
- AI-powered budget generation from your brief.
- Centralized cloud platform with secure versioning.
- Automated calculations, instant updates, error-free.
- Real-time collaboration, role-based access, approval logs.
- Industry-specific templates and customizable categories.
- Stunning, branded PDF exports for professional presentations.
Powerful Tools for Every Stage of Production
From initial concept to final wrap, CineBudget has you covered.
AI-Powered Budgeting
Upload your project brief and get an instant budget breakdown in seconds, not hours.
Client-Ready Exports
Beautiful, branded PDFs that impress clients and win you more projects.
Real-Time Tracking
Monitor expenses and burn rate as they happen. Stay on budget, every time.
Collaborative Budgeting
Invite team members to co-edit budgets. All collaborator changes are logged with timestamps and require owner approval before applying.
Change Log Sidebar
Review proposed edits in a sidebar, complete with user info and timestamps. Accept or reject changes before finalizing.
Roles & Permissions
Assign team roles like Viewer, Editor, or Owner. Control access, editing rights, and approval power for each collaborator.
Contacts Management
Your central rolodex. Store crew and client details, track rates, and assign to projects with one click.
Team Settings Modal
Configure team roles, manage invitations, and see current collaborator permissions via a clean modal interface.
Collaboration Tooltips
Step-by-step onboarding guidance for first-time collaborators to navigate approvals, edits, and roles smoothly.
What Filmmakers Are Saying
"CineBudget has become an essential part of how I run productions. What used to be the most time consuming part of the job is now one of the easiest. It's a total game changer."
Jamal Ward
Cinematographer
Frequently Asked Questions
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