Animation Production Budget (Episodic, 2D)
Originally published: 10/06/2026 07:00
Publication number: ELQ-80929-1
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Animation Production Budget (Episodic, 2D)

Budget and schedule template for episodic 2D animation. Includes internal costings, schedule, client facing quote, assumptions and scope of services

Description
This Animation Production Budget and Schedule makes costing and quoting on episodic 2D series more acurate, easier and faster. It presumes there is a client/customer/broadcaster and the user will provide some or all production services and charge a mark-up and/or a production fee. It is easily customisable and adaptable, although we do have other templates that may be more suitable.

SERVICES: 
What departments and services will be provided. Episode count and duration details. Currency selection.
ASSUMPTIONS: 
Details of assets, quality level etc. to reduce scope creep
CLIENT TOPSHEET:
Client topsheet (quote)
CLIENT BUDGET: 
Detailed line items based on costings with mark-ups
SCHEDULE: 
Weekly schedule from Development to Air Date with department calculations
INTERNAL TOPSHEET: 
Topsheet for internal costings
INTERNAL BUDGET: 
Detailed costings of all departments and sub-departments, with abilty to add mark-ups. Durations (weeks) can be pulled in from the schedule.


Tabs automatically pull through crucial data and our depatment list helps to ensure you don't miss anything. Selects from $, £, €, ¥, ZAR or add your own currency.


This animation template is based on Matthew Brown's 30 years experience in producing animated television shows for Disney, Netflix, YouTube, Mattel, Juventus, BBC, Paramount and more. 


Other production templates include 3D animation budgets, feature film budgets, schedule only templates, and more.

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2D episodic animation production

Short or feature animated film


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