Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for There's Still Tomorrow?

Directed by Paola Cortellesi, with Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano leading the cast, There's Still Tomorrow was produced by Wildside with a confirmed budget of $9,000,000, placing it in the micro-budget category for drama films.

At $9,000,000, There's Still Tomorrow was produced on a modest budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $22,500,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• Memento (2000): Budget $9,000,000 | Gross $40,060,108 → ROI: 345% • 3 Idiots (2009): Budget $9,000,000 | Gross $70,000,000 → ROI: 678% • Midsommar (2019): Budget $9,000,000 | Gross $48,498,408 → ROI: 439% • Manchester by the Sea (2016): Budget $9,000,000 | Gross $79,000,000 → ROI: 778% • The Edge of Seventeen (2016): Budget $9,000,000 | Gross $18,803,648 → ROI: 109%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Above-the-Line Talent Drama films live or die on the strength of their performances. Securing award-caliber actors and experienced directors represents the single largest budget line item, often consuming 30–40% of the total production budget.

▸ 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. Period dramas add the cost of era-accurate props, vehicles, and set decoration.

▸ Post-Production, Color Grading & Score The editorial process for dramas is typically longer than genre films, with careful attention to pacing and tone. Color grading, a nuanced musical score, and detailed sound mixing are critical to achieving the emotional resonance that defines the genre.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Paola Cortellesi, Valerio Mastandrea, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Emanuela Fanelli, Giorgio Colangeli Key roles: Paola Cortellesi as Delia; Valerio Mastandrea as Ivano; Romana Maggiora Vergano as Marcella; Emanuela Fanelli as Marisa

DIRECTOR: Paola Cortellesi CINEMATOGRAPHY: Davide Leone MUSIC: Lele Marchitelli EDITING: Valentina Mariani PRODUCTION: Wildside, Vision Distribution FILMED IN: Italy

Box Office Performance

There's Still Tomorrow earned $180,426 domestically and $49,941,167 internationally, for a worldwide total of $50,121,593. International markets drove the majority of revenue (100%), indicating strong global appeal.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), There's Still Tomorrow needed approximately $22,500,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $27,621,593.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $50,121,593 Budget: $9,000,000 Net: $41,121,593 ROI: 456.9%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Highly Profitable

There's Still Tomorrow was a clear financial success, generating $50,121,593 worldwide against a $9,000,000 production budget — a 457% ROI. After estimated marketing costs, the film still delivered substantial profit to Wildside.