Mobile Faith Studios — $100,000 Startup & Operations Budget

Executive Summary

Mobile Faith Studios is a mobile media production studio designed to produce high-quality video, music, and documentary content while traveling to communities, churches, and families.
This budget prioritizes durable assets, low overhead, and long-term sustainability, not luxury.

The goal of this $100,000 raise is to:

  • Fully outfit a road-ready mobile studio

  • Ensure 12–18 months of operational stability

  • Build revenue-generating capacity (content, partnerships, events, education)


1. Mobile Studio Platform (RV & Infrastructure) — $35,000

Item Amount
RV acquisition / final purchase costs $18,000
Mechanical repairs & safety (tires, brakes, engine contingencies) $7,000
Interior build-out (studio desk, sound treatment, storage, seating) $6,000
Exterior branding, signage, wrap $4,000
Subtotal $35,000

Investor note:
This converts a depreciating expense (housing + studio rent) into a multi-use appreciating asset with branding value.


2. Power, Internet & Mobile Reliability — $15,000

Item Amount
Solar panels & installation $5,000
Battery system & power management $4,000
Generator / backup power $2,000
Starlink + mobile internet redundancy $2,000
Electrical upgrades & wiring $2,000
Subtotal $15,000

Investor note:
Power and internet reliability are mission-critical. This enables off-grid production, live streaming, and remote work.


3. Production Equipment (Video, Audio, Music) — $20,000

Item Amount
Cinema cameras, lenses, tripods $7,000
Audio gear (mics, mixers, interfaces) $4,000
Lighting kits (portable & studio) $3,000
Music instruments & controllers $3,000
Storage, backups, accessories $3,000
Subtotal $20,000

Investor note:
All equipment is industry-standard, resale-capable, and usable for client work, events, and education.


4. Operations & Living Runway (12 months) — $15,000

Item Amount
Fuel & travel costs $5,000
Campsites / parking / utilities $4,000
Insurance (vehicle, equipment, liability) $3,000
Maintenance reserve $3,000
Subtotal $15,000

Investor note:
This protects against instability and allows the team to focus on production and revenue, not survival.


5. Content Production & Distribution — $7,000

Item Amount
Post-production software & licenses $2,000
Marketing, thumbnails, design $2,000
Website, hosting, platforms $1,500
Distribution & ad testing $1,500
Subtotal $7,000

Investor note:
Content is the engine. This ensures professional delivery and audience growth.


6. Legal, Admin & Compliance — $3,000

Item Amount
Business / nonprofit setup & filings $1,200
Accounting & bookkeeping $1,000
Contracts, insurance riders $800
Subtotal $3,000

7. Contingency & Risk Buffer — $5,000

Item Amount
Emergency repairs $2,500
Equipment replacement $2,500
Subtotal $5,000

Investor note:
This protects the investment from disruption and demonstrates risk-aware planning.


TOTAL BUDGET

Category Amount
Mobile Studio Platform $35,000
Power & Internet $15,000
Production Equipment $20,000
Operations Runway $15,000
Content & Distribution $7,000
Legal & Admin $3,000
Contingency $5,000
TOTAL $100,000