description of the production process

1. LO: To understand the stages of the production
process

2. So what happens first?
 Idea – what makes a good idea?
 Development Finance
 Script Development
 Packaging
 Financing
 Pre production – planning the logistics
 The shoot
 Post product
 Sales

3.  Marketing
 Exhibition
 Other windows – where else might buy it or
considering any other ways of creating revenue

4. The Idea
 http://nofilmschool.com/2015/08/9-tips-coming-
great-ideas-short-films
http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork/filmmaking/guide/i
ntroduction/what-makes-a-good-short

5. Financing
 Watch this clip get ready to comment on some of the
issues with the current system of financing

6. What is packaging?
 Where an agency provides all crew and actors for
television and film projects. Only if they can not fill
the requirement “in house” will they outsource to
other agencies
 This keeps things simpler and keep the finances within
one company. One company has control.

7. Essay Question
 In what ways does the current mainstream distribution
process support or hinder development in film
making?
 Due in Weds 25th
 Make sure you comment on the advantages and
disadvantages of the system.
 Who has the power? Is this a good thing?
 Does the current system hinder creativity?
 What about consumer choice?