Film ProductionIn the Film Industry

Step 1: Film Concept/IdeaThis is where you start to build and form the script for your film. This idea or concept is the main focus point which the story will revolve around. You need to take into consideration the storyline, plot, characters and the location. To come up with a concept its best to scribble down ideas and sort them into main topic ideas and then this will become the concept that you will build upon.

Step 2: The ScriptOnce you have come up with the main concept of your film, you will then need to begin work on the script. The script is not only what the characters will say, but will also help set the location, mood and overall feel towards your movie. Writing the script is usually the longest part of the process but also usually the most important. Its not uncommon for the script to be rewritten multiple times, even before the first day of shooting your movie.

Step 3: StoryboardsOnce scripting is complete you will need to put scenes on illustrated storyboards. These storyboards will help you visualise your movie even more and how it will look once eventually complete. Storyboards will also be used to pitch towards professionals and funding agents. Its important to hire a professional illustrator for this part of the development.

Step 4: Funding the FilmOnce you have a complete script and professionally illustrated storyboards to support your idea, its time to find someone to fund your film. Although some filmmakers have the ability to privately fund their own films from their own pockets, most filmmakers will go to film studios or film producers in order to hopefully receive funding from them. Your capability or receiving funding will depend on three main things:

• How professional your presentation is.• How unique your script is.• How marketable your overall concept is.

Step 5: LocationOnce you have gained a secure source of finance you need to start working on the actual production of your movie. The first part is to start looking for locations for filming. Keep in mind that most locations will require permits or paying to use a venue. Visit as many locations as you can and write down locations that fit your overall idea. Once you have a list of your possible locations, find out the owner or landlord of the premises and research what price needs to be paid in order to use their facilities. This should provide you with a list of locations that you will use in your movie.

Step 6: Cast & CrewOnce locations are booked and ready for shooting, its time to hire a cast and crew. Posting adverts on casting call websites will help you find some contacts willing to help. Crew can also be found in the same way although quality or cast and crew will depend on your budget.

Step 7: EquipmentOnce your cast and crew are ready to go, its time you rent all the equipment needed for your film making process. Renting or hiring essential equipment such as cameras, lighting, sound equipment, set pieces, props and costumes take up a big chunk of the budget and again the quality of your equipment will also depend on how much money you have to spend.

Step 8: FilmingOnce everything is in place, you can finally begin the long awaited filming process. Filming can take as little as a few days to over 6 months depending on how many locations need to be visited and how long the film is. Filming time will also depend on how many shots and takes are needed for each scene.

Step 9: EditingOnce all of the shot have been filmed, its time for editing to begin in order to produce the final product. The editing crew will take all the different shots from all the different locations and edit all of it into one consistent, solid film. They will also work with the sound editing and production, adding film effects and cleaning up the image of every part of the film to match is genre (such as having dark brightness and high contrast for a horror movie) until the final movie is complete.