The complete film production handbook (4th e - Focal Press 2010)

[...]... in place, this is the group of people who will take these elements and make them into a movie The mood and # 2010 Eve Light Honthaner Published by Elsevier Inc All rights reserved doi: 10.1016/B97 8-0 -2 4 0-8 115 0-5 .0000 1-5 temperament of the production team is going to permeate the entire project and affect everything and everyone involved It therefore behooves you to put together the very best team you... several on-lot amenity/support departments When it comes to feature releases, there are a lot of small independent films coming out, and similarly on the other end of the spectrum – gigantic blockbusters, but there aren’t nearly as many mid-budget adult dramas being produced as there once was There are more teen-oriented franchise films being made where action and gross-out rules, as well as over -the- top,... some time Eve to have some fun! xvii The Forms in the Book Those of you who have used previous editions will note that the forms are a bit different this time Instead of the blank forms at the back of the book, they’re now all downloadable online Some of the forms will be the same as those that were on the CD, where you’ll see the gray fields to fill-in -the- blanks You’ll find that other forms/releases/... have? Because not everyone in the office is on the phone at the same time, a good rule of thumb is to provide one line for every three or four people (Those departments — such as Locations, for example, where almost everyone is on the phone at the same time — may require more lines.) Will they each be separate numbers or one number with the others on a rotary? Will your phone system have to accommodate... problem-solver, be able 4 The Complete Film Production Handbook to think on his or her feet, and have the ability to anticipate problems before they occur UPMs need to be good negotiators and thoroughly understand the production process, because they’re the ones who make the deals, hire the crew and approve all expenditures, time cards, call sheets and production reports Good people skills are a tremendous asset... one time were given the title of associate producer Co-Producer On a feature, the co-producer could be another title for the line producer (the definition of which is stated below) This credit could also denote a lesser-established producer who, the first or second time out, must take a reduced credit or share responsibilities with the producer It could be the lead actor’s business partner or manager... and the resulting changes in accounting practices has fundamentally altered the way we do business There’s more oversight, red tape, paperwork, auditing, legal involvement, tax regulations and micro-managing than ever before Furthermore, the downturn in our economy has seen studios streamline their work force, reduce or freeze salaries (above and below the line), eliminate many of their independent film. .. heads need space? If offices and stages are together, how much set construction space is needed? And will there be a need for secured rooms to lock-up equipment? Will any of the on-set departments need to keep their space during principal photography and/or need storage for the run of the show? Once the amount of space is determined, the search begins If it works for you location-wise and budget-wise,... into above -the- line territory My teaching has expanded from the USC summer course I started ten years ago to doing workshops and lecturing all over the country I enjoy teaching more than ever and have been truly bowled-over by the passion, perseverance and talent of several of my incredible students It’s been a thrill to be able to share in the excitement of their successes and to become friends with... (and goes home with me each night) for easy reference When the production is over, I remove the contents (except for the dividers) and secure them with large brads It now looks like a fat script and is filed or stored alongside the contents of other production binders from other shows Once the contents are removed, the binder is ready to use on my next show Resume book Collect resumes of people you want . the blank forms at the back of the book, they’re now all down- loadable online. Some of the forms will be the same as those that were on the CD, where you’ll see the gray fields to fill-in -the- blanks everyone on the team is involved in both pre -production and pro- duction. These phases represent the putting together and coming together of all elements necessary to shoot a film. The job responsibilities. television series, with the current episode being Boys Night Out. Some of the sample forms are pretty easy to under- stand as they are and have been left blank. Others (mostly the releases and agreements)