A budget for films are very important if the industry is to make profit.
Budgets on animated films vary, depending on project characteristics, deadline, staff size, and many other factors.
On average, in 2001, the budget for live-action and animated films was $47.7 million which does not include marketing cost.
Budget range for Animation in Various Media.
Media Range
Feature-length film $4m - $150m
Children's 30-minutes TV $200,000 - $800,000
Video/DVD originals $60,000- $25m
Interactive console games $500,000-$20m
Internet short $1,000-$45,000
Information from 'The Animation Businesss Handbook' by Karen Raugust, (page 46-47)
