PRODUCTION

WHAT IS PRODUCTION?

Production

Common Sense People Management

FinancialManagement

COMMON SENSE How to get your film Done. Dream but don’t look for a Million $’s

– Cut your coat according your cloth. Choose your team – Trust, comfort

level, attitude, capability, multi-tasking.

Stay rooted to your culture and ethos. Be sensible about your scope.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT ACCESSIBILITY PATIENCE INTEGRITY & HONESTY BE CALM BUT FIRM DECISION MAKING ABILITY ABILITY TO LISTEN OPENNESS AND FAIRPLAY HANDLING HEIRACHY

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Evaluate your basic needs. Know present the rate of EVERYTHING. Balance creativity and practicality. Trust people but keep an eye on things. Have a system of Checks and Balances. Keep a contingency BUT try NOT to use it,

pretend it is not there. Make sure the accountant balances

accounts each day.

DEVELOPMENT Idea in place Seed money to proceed further. Script Preliminary Location Scout Necessary people:

1. Script Writer2. Director3. Production/Location Manager4. Production Designer

PREP Budget Crew Detailed Location Scout Logistics of Travel & Accommodation Permits Casting Production Design

PRODUCTION

Co-Producer

Line Producer

Associate Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT Production Manager Unit Manager Location Manager Production Co-ordinator Production Assistant Transport Manager Runners

DIRECTION DEPARTMENT Director Director’s Assistant AD’s Continuity/Script Supervisor Runners

Production Design/ART DEPT. Production Designer Art Director Property Master Construction Supervisor Head Carpenter Head Painter Graphics Designer Several Assistants and Runners

WARDROBE DEPARTMENT Wardrobe Designer Wardrobe Supervisor Wardrobe Master/Mistress Tailors Several Assistants Washing and Ironing

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS Camera Sound Editing Lights & Grips Special Effects Steady Cam Lab and Post

OTHER DEPARTMENTS Hair Make-up Catering Transport Facilities – Tentage. Porta Loos, etc. Music

BUDGETS Low Budget Documentary Docu-drama Short Feature Feature Ad Film Music Video

OTHER NECESSARY PAPERWORK Shooting Schedule Call Sheet Cast Deals and Contact Sheet Crew Deals and Contact Sheet Continuity Log Sheet/Report Daily Progress Report Location List Post Production Script Rights Clearance