Momoirs of a Horseman

Documentary Series Budget & Incentive Overview

Produced by TBC Productions

Series Format

• Title: Memories of a Horseman

• Format: 6-Part Documentary Series

• Episode Length: 45–50 Minutes

• Genre: Documentary / Travel / History / Culture

• Production Scope: International

• Primary Locations: Baltimore (USA), Spain, West Africa, Middle East, Australia, Mongolia

• Production Company: TBC Productions

Estimated Series Budget

Estimated Total Production Budget

$3.8 Million USD

This budget level positions the series as a premium independent documentary production with cinematic international photography, aerial coverage, archival licensing, multilingual crews, and festival/streaming market delivery standards.

Preliminary Budget Breakdown

CategoryEstimated

CostDevelopment & Research$120,000

Producers & Executive Producers$350,000

Director / Showrunner$180,000

Writing & Story Development$90,000

Travel & International Logistics$650,000

Cast / Host (Jar)$120,000

Cinematography Teams$520,000

Sound / Field Audio$120,000

Local Fixers & Translators$140,000

Equipment Rentals$260,000

Drone & Specialty Cinematography$90,000

Archival Footage & Licensing$180,000

Insurance & Legal$110,000

Post-Production Editing$420,000

Color, Sound Mix & Deliverables$180,000

Original Score & Music Licensing$150,000

Marketing Materials / Trailer / Pitch Assets$90,000

Festival & Distribution Prep$70,000

Contingency (10%)$310,000

Estimated Total: $3,800,000 USD

Potential Film Tax Credits & Incentives

Because Memories of a Horseman is an international documentary series, the production could potentially stack multiple regional incentives depending on where production spending occurs.

United States — Maryland

The Baltimore episode may qualify for the Maryland Film Office Film Production Activity Tax Credit.

Potential Maryland Incentive

• Potential Credit: 25%–28% refundable tax credit

• Qualified Spend Estimate: $400,000

• Estimated Incentive Return:

$100,000 – $112,000

Maryland incentives favor productions hiring local crew, vendors, and post-production services.

Spain

Spain currently offers one of the stronger European production rebate systems for international productions.

Potential Spain Incentive

• Potential Rebate: 25%–45% depending on region

• Estimated Qualified Spend: $600,000

• Estimated Incentive Return:

$180,000 – $240,000

Regions including Andalusia and the Canary Islands offer enhanced incentives for international filming.

Australia

Australia’s documentary and international production incentives can provide significant rebates through federal and regional programs.

Potential Australia Incentive

• Federal Rebate: Up to 30%

• Estimated Qualified Spend: $500,000

• Estimated Incentive Return:

$150,000

Additional regional grants may also apply depending on state partnerships.

Estimated Total Incentive Recovery

Territory Estimated IncentiveMaryland

$100K – $112KSpain$180K – $240KAustralia$150KAdditional Regional Grants$50K – $150K

Estimated Total Possible Incentives

$480,000 – $650,000 USD

Estimated Net Production Cost After Incentives

Approximately $3.15M – $3.32M USD

Production Positioning

Memories of a Horseman is positioned as a premium cinematic documentary series aimed at:

• Major streaming platforms

• International documentary festivals

• Public television partners

• Educational and cultural distribution

• Heritage and history audiences

• Western and equestrian lifestyle markets

Comparable audience spaces include:

• Yellowstone documentary audiences

• Planet Earth visual storytelling

• Parts Unknown cultural exploration

• Chef's Table cinematic documentary style

The series combines travel, ancestry, history, and horse culture into a globally accessible story with strong visual identity and cross-cultural appeal.