37 Seconds Budget
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Synopsis
Yuma is a grown woman now with the obligations and duties that come with it. Nevermind that she went 37 seconds without breathing upon birth, which resulted in her developing and living with cerebral palsy. She is disabled. She is striving to perform under the duress while juggling an aspiration to become a manga artist. With the world using her, and the reality that comes with her disability, she embarks on a sexual exploration in order to understand the subject matter demanded of her by an employer.
What is the budget of 37 Seconds?
"37 Seconds," a drama released in 2019, was directed by Hikari and stars Mei Kayama, Misuzu Kanno. The production budget was $125,000, placing it in the micro-budget range for drama productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Above-the-Line Talent: Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances.
- Location Filming & Period Production Design: Authentic locations , whether contemporary or historical , require scouting, permits, travel, lodging, and often significant dressing to match the story's time period.
- Post-Production, Color Grading & Score: The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone.
What were the major cost factors in 37 Seconds?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "37 Seconds."
- Above-the-Line Talent: Above-the-Line Talent is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Location Filming: Location Filming & Period Production Design is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Post-Production: Post-Production, Color Grading & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
How Does 37 Seconds's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $125,000, 37 Seconds sits in the micro-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Taste of Cherry (1997): Budget $120,000, Worldwide Gross $10,923
- Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976): Budget $120,000
- Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974): Budget $130,000 , Gross $186,757
- Bicycle Thieves (1948): Budget $133,000, Worldwide Gross $450,159
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974): Budget $140,000, Worldwide Gross $30,922,680
The median budget for wide-release drama films in the 2010s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
10 wins & 2 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make 37 Seconds (2019)?
The production budget was $125,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $62,500 - $100,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $187,500 - $225,000.
How much did 37 Seconds (2019) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was 37 Seconds (2019) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing 37 Seconds?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Mei Kayama, Misuzu Kanno, Shunsuke Daitoh); talent compensation, authentic period production design, and meticulous post-production.
How does 37 Seconds's budget compare to similar drama films?
At $125,000, 37 Seconds is classified as a ultra-low-budget production. The median budget for wide-release drama films in the 2010s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Taste of Cherry (1997, $120,000); Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976, $120,000); Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974, $130,000).
Did 37 Seconds (2019) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did 37 Seconds (2019) win?
10 wins & 2 nominations total.
Who directed 37 Seconds and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Hikari, written by Hikari, shot by Stephen Blahut, Tomoo Ezaki, with music by Aska Matsumiya, edited by Thomas A. Krueger.
Where was 37 Seconds filmed?
37 Seconds was filmed in Japan.
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