Making Of

people at the green grass field with the distance holding filming camera during day time

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Here’s an overview of the steps I think it may take to bring this script to the screen.

It’s funny because we take movies for granted, but it’s incredible how much work it takes to make one.

As I blog, I’ll link a post I’ve written to a step taken.

Chapter 1. Pre-production

  1. Script & Table Reads
  2. Breakdown
  3. Storyboard
  4. Budget
  5. Scheduling
  6. Location Scouting
  7. Financing & Marketing Strategy
  8. Equipment
  9. Hiring Crew
  10. Casting
  11. Paperwork
  12. Food & Crafts

Chapter 2. Production

  1. Rehearsals
  2. Directing
  3. Stills & Behind-the-Scenes Crew
  4. Marketing

Chapter 3. Post-Production

  1. Picture Edit
  2. Sound Edit
  3. Music & Composer
  4. ADR, Foley, M & E, Mix, Opticals
  5. Titles & Corrections
  6. Final Print & Deliverables

Chapter 4. Distribution

  1. The “Windows”
  2. The Poster
  3. Film Festivals
  4. Theatrical Release (or Self-Distribution)
  5. VOD
  6. DVD/Blu-Ray
  7. Foreign
  8. Redbox
  9. TV
  10. “Other” Channels