Level 3: FMP, Task 2 – Pre-Production | Short Film

Schedule

To begin the project, the initial steps for the planning and organisation of the film include:

  • Powerpoint
  • Overview/Proposal/Target audience etc
  • Storyboards
  • Script

Estimated time: 1-3 days

Once the basic conception of the film has been completed, I will move on to the practical pre-production to prepare for filming, spending no more than a week on this section of production.

Tasks include:

  • Headshots of cast
  • Consent & liability release forms
  • Risk assessments
  • Book equipment
  • Test equipment/practice/blank shots and camera locations/positioning
  • Location planning & booking
  • Find actors and additional crew
  • Script read through

Estimated time: 2-5 days