PRODUCTION LOG

  This is an important document to complete before I begin pre-production. By keeping a log, I keep organised and give myself a checklist ensuring I complete each part of pre-production and keep up to date on the progress of each part. It also speeds up the process of pre-production as it gives me something to refer back to and gives me my schedule in order.

PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING	COMPLETED?	PROGRESS UPDATE	NOTES
Action plan	Yes	I made sure to complete this to ensure I am on the right track for my production.
Sources of finance/budget	Yes	I researched and analysed different sources of budget to decide which was most appropriate for mine.
Film analysis (research conventions)	Yes	Researched the conventions of a thriller film	Conformed to a lot of conventions.
Film treatment	Yes	I finished this document- which provides an overview of plot and characters in little detail
Pitch	Yes	I finished this document to be ready to be sent off to production companies in hopes they will support my production.
Storyboard	Yes	First draft has been completed- more storyboards can be made as my ideas change and expand.
Script	Yes	First draft has been completed, document can be adapted so I can delete and edit parts
Location recce	Yes	Document completed with details about the location I will be filming in and surrounding areas, address and contact info given to cast and crew.
Location permission (home)	Yes	Permission granted from employer at the school via email.
Risk assessment		Document completed outlining any risks, can be added on to if I I think of any more potential risks.
Cast and crew contact details		Document completed with emails of cast members.
Cast release forms	Yes	Document completed with cast’s agreement signatures saying they consent to be in my film.
Shot list	Yes	Document completed with list of all shots and movements I am planning on using
Call sheet	Yes	Document with one example of a daily call sheet, including which cast members I will need at what times, what the weather will be like as well as the nearest hospital.
Contingency plan	Yes	Document completed providing a backup plan if filming needs to be altered.
Production schedule	Yes	Document completed providing me with a schedule for production and post-production.