Kimi Budget
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Synopsis
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Seattle, an agoraphobic tech worker discovers evidence of a violent crime while reviewing a data stream, and is met with resistance and bureaucracy when she tries reporting it to her company. To get involved, she realizes she must face her greatest fear by venturing out of her apartment and into the city streets, which are filled with protestors after the city council passes a law restricting the movements of the homeless population.
What is the budget of Kimi?
"Kimi," a thriller released in 2022, was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Zoë Kravitz, Byron Bowers. The production budget was $3,500,000, placing it in the micro-budget range for thriller productions of its era.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a thriller production like this include:
- Talent & Director Compensation: Thrillers depend on compelling lead performances to sustain tension, making cast compensation a primary budget concern. Directors with proven thriller credentials command premium fees.
- Cinematography & Location Photography: Thriller aesthetics demand specific visual languages , surveillance-style photography, claustrophobic framing, or expansive location work across multiple cities or countries.
- Editorial & Sound Post-Production: Precision editing , controlling information flow, building suspense through pacing, and orchestrating reveals , requires extended post-production schedules.
- Production: On February 25, 2021, it was announced that Steven Soderbergh would direct the New Line Cinema feature Kimi with Zoë Kravitz on board to star.
What were the major cost factors in Kimi?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Kimi."
- Talent: Talent & Director Compensation is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
- Cinematography: Cinematography & Location Photography is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
- Editorial: Editorial & Sound Post-Production is one of the primary cost drivers in thriller productions of this scale.
How Does Kimi's Budget Compare to Similar Films?
At $3,500,000, Kimi sits in the micro-budget range. Here is how it compares to productions with a similar budget:
- Call Me by Your Name (2017): Budget $3,500,000, Worldwide Gross $43,143,046
- Joe Bell (2020): Budget $3,500,000, Worldwide Gross $1,700,000
- The Rental (2020): Budget $3,500,000, Worldwide Gross $4,311,042
- Honey Boy (2019): Budget $3,500,000, Worldwide Gross $3,400,977
- First Reformed (2018): Budget $3,500,000, Worldwide Gross $3,988,612
The median budget for wide-release thriller films in the 2020s ranges from $30 to 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles.
Awards and Recognition
7 nominations total
Critical Reception
A number of critics have pointed out that many elements in Kimi pay homage to the work of Alfred Hitchcock and particularly his film Rear Window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Kimi (2022)?
The production budget was $3,500,000, covering principal photography, cast and crew salaries, locations, sets, post-production, and music. Marketing and distribution (P&A) costs are estimated at an additional $1,750,000 - $2,800,000, bringing the total studio investment to approximately $5,250,000 - $6,300,000.
How much did Kimi (2022) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was Kimi (2022) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Kimi?
The primary cost drivers were above-the-line talent (Zoë Kravitz, Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil); talent compensation, location cinematography, and tension-driven editorial.
How does Kimi's budget compare to similar thriller films?
At $3,500,000, Kimi is classified as a micro-budget production. The median budget for wide-release thriller films in the 2020s ranges from $30 - 80M for mid-budget to $150M+ for tentpoles. Comparable budgets: Call Me by Your Name (2017, $3,500,000); Joe Bell (2020, $3,500,000); The Rental (2020, $3,500,000).
Did Kimi (2022) 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 Kimi (2022) win?
7 nominations total.
Who directed Kimi and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, written by David Koepp, shot by Steven Soderbergh, with music by Cliff Martinez, edited by Steven Soderbergh.
Where was Kimi filmed?
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