48 Hours on the Trans-Siberian Railway
A 35-minute documentary riding the full Moscow-to-Vladivostok line in third class, told through the people who live in the carriages for a week.
“My rail films are my best performers. This one needs a second camera operator and a fixer who speaks Russian — that's the budget I can't cover from ad revenue alone.”
842,390 views
321K views expected
| Metric | Below expectationsBelow | As expectedExpected | Above expectationsAbove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views | 248.7K | 321K | 462.6K |
| Video revenue | $995 | $1,284 | $1,850 |
| Pal pool (20%) | $199 | $257 |
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What the forecast leans on
Where $4,000 goes
- Rail tickets & visas$1,100
- Camera operator$1,300
- Local fixer & translation$700
- Editing & color$900
What could go wrong
- Filming permissions on trains can change at short notice.
- Winter delays may extend the shoot by several days.
Forecasts are estimates based on the creator's public channel data and an assumed RPM; they are not a promise of returns. Pals receive 20% of the project's eligible revenue for 12 months after publication, pro rata to their contribution. If it underperforms, Pals may receive less than they contributed.