3. Locations – Release Forms
Land Owner
I, the undersigned hereby grant permission to Harriet Smith the right to enter and remain upon (the Property), which shall
include not only real property but any fixtures, equipment or other personal property thereat or thereon, located at Malton
(North Yorkshire) with personnel and equipment (including without limitations, props, temporary sets, lighting, camera and
special effects equipment) for the purpose of photographing scenes and making recordings of said Property in connection
with the production of a digital media text on the following date(s): 21st March 2022 to 29th March 2022. This permission
includes the right to take motion pictures, videotapes, still photographs and/or sound recordings on and of any and all
portions of the Property and all names associated there with or which appear in, on or about the Property. This permission
also grants all rights of every nature whatsoever in and to all films and photographs taken and recordings made hereunder,
including without limitation of all copyrights therein and renewals and extensions thereof, and the exclusive right to
reproduce, exhibit, distribute, and otherwise exploit in perpetuity throughout the universe (in whole or in part) such films,
photographs and recordings in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, including without limitation in
and in connection with the documentary video and the advertising and other exploitation thereof. I certify that I have the full
right and authority to enter into this agreement and grant the rights herein granted, and that the consent or permission of no
other person, firm, or entity is necessary in order to enable you to exercise or enjoy the rights herein granted.
5. Cast & Crew
Cast Name Cast Role Number
BLACK OUT HIGHLIGHT
Monty Main Actor N/A
Crew Name Crew Role Number
BLACK OUT HIGHLIGHT
Harriet Smith Director/Producer N/A
7. Scheduling – Call Sheet
Shooting
Day
Who Is needed on shoot Expected Time
of Arrival
21/03/22 Cast/Crew of shoot day 1 08:00
22/03/22 Cast/Crew of shoot day 2 08:00
28/03/22 Cast/Crew of shoot day 3 08:00
29/03/22 Cast/Crew of shoot day 4 08:00
8. Scheduling - Production reports
Shooting
Day
Summary of Activities Crew responsible for
the completion of
Production Report
21/03/22 Summary of shoot day 1 Harriet Smith,
Director and
Producer
22/03/22 Summary of shoot day 2 Harriet Smith,
Director and
Producer
28/03/22 Summary of shoot day 3 Harriet Smith,
Director and
Producer
29/03/22 Summary of shoot day 4 Harriet Smith,
Director and
Producer
9. Locations – Risk + Health and Safety
Assessments – Location
Location
Risk Control Measure
Lose wires or any other type of cables that someone could trip on. I can check beforehand to make sure that there is nothing that could
either endanger myself or one of my actors.
During the editing process I will need to be working on a computer
which could damage my eyes over a certain period of time.
I can avoid this by making sure that I take frequent breaks and ensure
that the appropriate DSE is set up.
There could be issues with my posture which could cause back pain. Taking breaks in order to avoid this is the best idea.
Any props or equipment that I plan to use could fall and damage
either property or harm one of my actors/helpers.
I can avoid this by checking beforehand to make sure that all props
and equipment are secure.
10. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Control Measure
The equipment that I may need could be already in use by another
student at the time when I need to start filming.
I can avoid this issue by making sure that I book equipment early in
advance to make sure that when it comes to filming that I will have
everything I need.
The software that I could use to edit all of my footage could either
crash and/or delete my work.
I can avoid this issue by making sure that all of my work is saved
beforehand and that it is saved to more than one device/platform.
There might end up being parts of the film that I’m unable to film
(e.g., since my main actor is a dog the filming process could be
unpredictable because he might begin to act up and/or he may not be
at the location at the time I need to film).
Plan beforehand when my main actor is going to available and/or
when my location will be available (e.g., since my dog is my only actor
it would be best to pick a few days where I know that my house won’t
be busy and that I’ll be able to film without disturbing anyone).
11. Cloud Based Production Management
What Cloud Based Providers Will You Be Using
What Folders Will You Need to Create HNC > Short Film > Footage > Shot 1, 2, 3 etc
HNC > Short Film > Edit > Premiere File
12. Budget
ITEM COST CREW RESPONSIBLE
FOR PURCHASE
CANON Camera £349.00 (Curry’s) Harriet Smith, Director
and Producer
Tripod £39.99 (Amazon) Harriet Smith, Director
and Producer
13. Financing - Private investment
Private Investment
Definition Private Investment means when money is invested by companies or other financial organizations instead of the
government.
Advantage(s) A private investment is not the same as a business loan, meaning that you wouldn’t have to pay back a sum of money.
Disadvantage(s) You will have to share your profits with the investors meaning you will earn less altogether.
14. Financing - Studio funding
Studio funding
Definition Films are usually funded at the beginning of the films development. The majority of motion picture films are financed
through tax investors, tax credits, grants as well as other sources.
Advantage(s) You wouldn’t have to spent a large amount of your film budget on equipment or a place to film if a film ends being
funded.
Disadvantage(s) You will have to share your profits with the investors that are funding your film meaning you will not earn as much as
you would expect.
15. Financing - Pre-sales and co-productions
Pre-sales and co-productions
Definition It is the process and/or activities that are normally done before a customer has gotten in touch with the company.
However some presales can also occur during the period where the product is delivered to the customer. A co-
production is the practice of public services that are distributed to citizens who are involved with the creation of public
policies and services.
Advantage(s) Will allow feedback from customer before the product is officially released. This would then allow the company to
potentially go back and make adjustments.
Disadvantage(s) I don’t think that there are any disadvantages for this particular financing option.
16. Financing - Product placement
Product placement
Definition Where manufacturers of goods gain attention for their product by paying for them to be featured in films and/or
television programmes.
Advantage(s) It helps support not only the film company but the company paying for their product to be featured as well. If a film is
released and is considered good by the general public then the products included within the film would gain more
exposure and sales would go up.
Disadvantage(s) Having product placement in a film could be quite distracting or could interfere with the flow of the film (e.g., if there
was an impactful scene occurring in a film you wouldn’t want to see a product being advertised as it would ruin the
atmosphere the film had created).
17. Financing - National/regional/local film funds
National/regional/local film funds
Definition This refers to funding from another country, a country that is the same as what product is being created in and finally
funding from somewhere (e.g., a town, city) local to what is being created.
Advantage(s) Funding is always help when it comes to a smaller company that may not be able to fund their own film, equipment
etc… if the funding is local it will allow to converse more regularly with investors rather than those have invested
nationally.
Disadvantage(s) Funding is not always available especially to a smaller company that isn’t as well known. There is also no garuntee that
you will be able to secure funding.
18. Financing - Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
Definition It is when a project is funded by raising money from a large amount of people. (this is seen a lot online, such as
gofundme pages).
Advantage(s) It is a fast way to raise money and is the most simple solution rather than struggling to get a bank loan or going into
private investment (this would mean that a part of the money that you make would go to the investor).
Disadvantage(s) It could take a lot of time before the amount of money required is reached.
19. Financing
Best Source of Finance For Your Project
Why
I think that the two best options of funding for me are Product Placement and Crowd Funding. I think this because they are the two easiest
forms of funding for a smaller company or for a student like myself. Out of the two, I think that Product Placement is the most secure form of
funding since you are not guaranteed to get the amount of money you would want whereas if you were to accept Product Placement you
would be earning less money since a percentage of it would go to the company that is funding the Product Placement.
