Pre-Production
Every film starts with logistics. Everything from finalizing the script to location scouting to scheduling the shoot is done in pre-production. The basic functions of pre-production are to get a good team together: who’s directing? What actors are they going to use? The team will use the finalized draft of the script to cast the film, find investors, create the budget, scout locations, get together a storyboard and shot lists, and schedule the production. The more thoroughly the pre-production is, the smoother production will run. Once the team has the logistics it’s on to production.
SCRIPT WRITER
Screenwriters write and develop screenplays for film or TV drama. They do this either based on an original idea, by adapting an existing story into a screenplay or by joining an existing project (TV).
Screenwriters prepare their script in a way that enables readers to envisage the setting, emotion and the way it will work on screen. They collaborate with producers, directors and actors to draft and redraft their script, often working to tight deadlines.
LINE PRODUCER
Break down and tweak the film script with the director, create the budget, hire and schedule all key crew, recite volunteers, discuss job description with crew, create schedule, call sheet, and breakdown sheet, and create contracts for and paid key personal.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (& 2nd AD)
Track daily progress against the filming production schedule, arrange the shoot schedule, prepare the call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. Help coordinate other logistics such as coordinate rentals for parking and location. singing release forms, casting, parking maps, e-mails and communications, equipment and car rentals, catering, while searching for ways to keep the budget as low as possible with out compromising quality. Arrange duties for PA’s so we are all working as an effective team to meet the specific hourly needs of production.