The EssentialShowbiz Dictionary™

of Entertainment Industry Terms

Budget/Sales Corollary

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What does Budget/Sales Corollary mean?

Budget/Sales Corollary refers to the relationship between a production’s budget and its potential sales or revenue. This concept helps producers and investors determine how much they should spend on a project based on the expected return from box office sales, streaming rights, or other distribution channels. A high-budget film is expected to generate significant sales to justify the cost, while a lower-budget film may be seen as less risky with smaller potential profits. Related terms include ROI (Return on Investment), which measures how much profit is earned relative to the investment, and Break-Even Point, which is the point at which a film recovers its costs.

Example:The producer used the budget/sales corollary to determine how much to invest in marketing to ensure the film’s box office success.
Example: A well-managed budget/sales corollary can help minimize financial risk by aligning the production’s budget with realistic sales expectations.

Did You Know?
The budget/sales corollary is often used by studios to determine how much they should spend on blockbusters versus smaller independent films!

You can also find “Budget/Sales Corollary” and related terms in this category: Distribution and Exhibition.
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