The cost of making a movie in this day and age will cost a fortune. Given all of the pieces required to make a film, it makes sense where all of the money goes. Not many people realize it from a two hour movie playing on the screen but paying actors, actresses, marketing the movie, getting equipment, purchasing permits and paying extras can all rack up a hefty bill. http://robertgillings.org/2017/07/the-true-cost-of-making-a-movie/ Robert Gillings is an award winning writer, producer, actor architectural designer, philosopher and financial consultant.