This document provides a production plan for a short film. It lists the equipment that will be used, including a DSLR camera, gimbal, tripod, microphone, SD cards, and computer for editing. It also lists the software that will be used, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects. Potential special effects, songs for the soundtrack, and actors are noted. A small budget is outlined to cover expenses like fuel, props, food, and costumes. Ethical considerations and a launch date of late February are mentioned. Contingency plans in case of issues are provided, and an example permission slip is shown. The document reflects on story elements and character aspects to further

1. Production Plan
Equipment
Type What I am using Why I have chosen this
Equipment 200d DSLR camera This is the best camera I
have access to
Equipment DJI Osmo gimbal camera For moving shots that I want
to keep stable
Equipment Hama Star 42 Tripod/Joby To keep the camera stable if
I want a locked off shot
Equipment Rode Videomicro microphone To record audio
Equipment SanDisk SD Card These cards are reliable and
I will need enough storage
to record footage
Equipment Lights / fluorescent light bar To light the scene if I want
more than the initial
ambient light
Equipment Computer To edit and organise my
footage
Equipment Sennheiser headphones To listen to the audio when
editing / shooting
Equipment Pole / Stand for microphone To hold the microphone If I
need it somewhere not on
the camera
Software Microsoft Office For writing documents like
production plans and
permission slips etc.
Software Adobe Premiere pro To edit my film with
Software Adobe Photoshop To produce any graphic
imagery I need or marketing
etc.
Software Adobe after effects If I need to make any VFX
Software Adobe audition To edit sound or if I want to
apply a certain effect to it
Assets Special effects In case I need to edit
together an effect I cannot
produce realistically
Assets Desired songs for soundtrack The music that my film will
be edited with, it’s
important I have the right
song as that is what will
determine the tone.

2. Cast and Crew
3. The main character – played by Oisin Kelleher
What Who owns it Legal impact Any impact of use
Your filmed footage Me Footage will be
copyrighted so others
need to ask permission to
use it in the future`
Make sure actors have
given permission and
under 18 actors have
permission slips and
check with parents.
I have chosen Oisin because I feel he can portray this character
I have envisioned well. Oisin’s character has slightly anarchical
and psychotic traits which make him a quirky and spontaneous
character. Oisin played an anarchical and unorthodox character
in Harvey Graham’s film ‘The Journey’ so I can see that is he an
outgoing enough actor to be able to play this kind of role. He is
tall and has the right build that I think will work for this
character. Oisin also attends Forest Forge, a youth acting group
which means he has regular experience.
Shop Staff – Played by Harvey G
This character, a member of staff in a small newsagents
/convenience shop that the character Oisin visits. I feel he can
portray the character well, a young and unhappy teenager with
his job working late nights in the small newsagents. I like that he
has black hair and with the right clothing his character will blend
into the bleak background setting of the shop. Harvey too
attends the Forest Forge drama group. He also has an interest in
media, film and photography.
Harvey may also assist with the lighting and/or other aspects.
I may employ the assistance of a friend for light/audio etc.
Budget:
My film does not have a set budget but it is important to factor in the things that may cost:
- Fuel money for getting to the locations and back.
- Any props in the shop that I use
- Food and drink for actors
- Potential costumes (shop shirt etc.)
Legal and Ethical

3. Ethical Considerations
Launch Date:
I have chosen around late February (potentially 23rd) to release my film as the editing
process would’ve been completed and it allows plenty of time to make sure the filmis
finished. There are no seasonal events that meet with this date.
Contingency Plans
 Gear failing – I will bring a backup camera, batteries and SD cards.
 If actors don’t make it on the day – Ask backup actors; Henry A and Ben L
 If main location (co-op) doesn’t work – I will use my local newsagents which is
smaller but still suitable
Title sequences, logos
etc.
If I made it myself I own
it.
If I got it from somewhere
make sure if it has any
trademarks or copyrights.
Effects assets / special
effects.
External YouTube videos /
free assets online
Make sure there is no
copyright or that it is able
to be used in my video.
Music assets MP3 download from
online or CD
Will need to email record
label or artist to ask for
permission.
If not I will use royalty
free music
Could be copyright
claimed and the video
could be taken down if
not allowed by label
What What is the impact on my film Legal Impact
What certificate would I
rate my short film - 15
Not allowed to include things like
extreme dangerous behaviour, severe
language, explicit drug taking or sexual
behaviour.
BBFC – British Board of Film
Classification
Content Considerations My filmshouldn’t be containing any
upsetting or offending content. It will
present anti-social behaviour and
violence but nothing extremely graphic.
Must meet age classification or could
the video could get taken down etc.
My filmwill be shown
online
Will meet with short of the week
regulations to be shown online.
Similarly permission must have been
asked for things like music in the filmto
be shown on YouTube.

4. Example PermissionSlip:
I ……………………………………., herby give permission for ……….……………………. To be filmed as
part of Ben Gadsby’s year 13 media portfolio. I have been explained the premise of the
shoot and am happy for …………………………….. to take part. I understand, and give permission
for said video taken to be displayed publicly on Ben’s blog and to be shared with students,
teachers and the examiner.
Signed……………………… Name………………………. Date………………………….
Work Plan
Pre-production material reflection:
 Following the pitch and my pre-production materials its brought up some things to
consider:
- Make sure there is a flowing story and the story is going somewhere that has a
conclusion
- Could explore the split personality aspect of the character more
- I may think of other aspects that I can explore to enhance the surreal tone.