The document summarizes the challenges and lessons learned from a preliminary film task. It discusses difficulties finding suitable actors, locations, and developing a simple plot. Filming at night resulted in poor lighting and image quality. Takes were too short, making editing difficult. Sound recording was also an issue. During editing, matching shots, adding sound effects, and fixing technical problems like shortened upload lengths proved challenging. Overall, the task highlighted the importance of thorough planning, good lighting, adequate footage, and longer takes.