FILM MAKING

BY DION COOMBES

12 STAGES OF FILM MAKING1. The idea2. Development finance3. Script development4. Packaging5. Financing6. Pre-production7. The shoot8. Post-production9. Sales10.Marketing11.exhibition 12.Other windows

STAGE 1The Idea

Making a film takes years and involves hundreds of people but all films Start with a moment of inspiration .when someone thinks that would make A great film. Then I would all get turned into a script so all of that is what we call there idea.

STAGE 2Development finance

A.the next step in the development of the projects is to turn the rough idea into a final script ready for production .and this costs money. the producer uses a treatment and pitch.

B. t

STAGE 3

With development finance secured .it is down to the writer to deliver the product that the producer and financiers want.

SCRIPT DEVELOPMENT

STAGE 4PACKAGING

With the script complete the director and producer decides how they want the film it and who the will employ to help them.

1.PRE-PRODUCTION

With the finance secured the full cast and crew are hired and detailed preparation for the shoot begins.

OA large film production can involve hundreds of people and it is a constant struggle to keep it on schedule and budget.

THE SHOOT

OPost production usually starts during the shoot as soon as the first rushes raw footage and sound are available.

POST-PRODUCTION

OWhile the film is still in post the producer is out selling it but she cant sell it directly to the public herself she needs a distributor.

SALES

OAs the finishing touches are being made to the film in post the distributors plan their strategy and begin to market it.

MARKETING

OCinema exhibition is still the primary channel for films to reach their audiences

OAnd box office success equals financial success.

EXHIBITION

OTHER WINDOWS

A successful run in cinemas make the film a sought-after product can then be sold through other more lucre tive channels.