This document provides details on the production plan for a short film. It includes information on the cast and crew, with descriptions of the main characters. Equipment needs are outlined, including cameras, lighting, and editing software. A production schedule is shared, along with a contingency plan for potential issues. The film will be launched around Halloween and key early scenes involve characters drinking and walking into a forest. A logo was created for the film production company.

1. PRODUCTION PLAN
By David Edmunds

2. CAST AND CREW
• Jack: The main character of my film is called Jack. He is a someone who is small and
wears Indie clothing with a skater flare, such as boots, jeans and over coats. The actor I
have picked for this part is my friend Jack White, who the character is based off. Jack is
18 years old, has white blond hair and the reason I have picked Jack for the part is,
because I have known him for a long time and his mannerisms and acting ability make
him the perfect candidate for the part of Jack. Jack White does not live very far from
me and has agreed to be part of my film.
• Melissa: Melissa is my mother in real life and is aged 53. The reason I have chosen
my mother as the part of the women from the woods is because I want the woman to
be creepy, but also look like an everyday normal woman. My mother used to be an
amateur actor when growing up and went to theatre school, so she is a very capable
actor. I have also chosen my mother for this part as she is readily available and had
also agreed to be in this film.

3. THE REST OF THE CAST
• James: James Morris is another one of my good friends, who is also playing a character based on him, this
has been done as James is not the best actor but will be able to play himself very well. James does live very
far away, but I have been able to arrange for him to get a lift down with my other good friend Will Wallace
and I will pay for the petrol.
• Jacob: Jacob Grevatt will be playing the parts of Jacob, who is mainly a supporting character and does not have a
lot to say in this movie. He lives very close to me so travel money will not be an issue
• Will: Will Wallace will be playing the part of Will who is also a supporting character; this part does not entail a lot
of acting. Will does live far way but can drive and has agreed to drive down and bring James with him as I will be
paying for his petrol
• Ben: Ben Cook will be playing the part of Ben in the film and the character Is based again on him which makes the
acting a lot easier for him. ben also lives close to me and has agreed to do this film.

4. EQUIPMENT LIST
Type What you will use (add detail) Why have you chosen this How will you use it
Equipment Camera Stabiliser To stabilise the filming so it is smooth I will use it in a moving scene to keep the camera still
Equipment DSLR Camera To film the scenes I will use it to film the scenes
Equipment Headphones To listen to the music and sounds when I am editing By plugging into my PC
Equipment Tripod To get a stable still shot By opening legs, putting camera on and making sure on flat
ground
Equipment Lighting As I am filming in a dark location and need well-lit scenes By turning the battery on and lighting up the scene I want
to film
Equipment SD Card x 1 To save footage and sound on I will use this by putting it into my camera as it will save the
footage. I can then put it in a SD card reader and play on
my PC
Equipment SD Card Reader To put footage from SD card on to PC By putting the SD card into the SD card reader and
plugging into USB outlet on my PC
Equipment Computer To upload edit film and sound By using the various software packages, I have on my
computer
Software Adobe Photoshop To edit the photos By using the programmes editing tools
Software Adobe Premier Pro To edit the film together By using the various editing software tools
Software Adobe After Effects To edit the sound By using the various editing software tools
Software Office Suite (word, PowerPoint and excel) For paperwork and writing up scripts By using the programmes software tools
Asset Music To make my scenes more interesting and dramatic By putting it over certain key scenes
Asset Studio Logo To make my film more professional By having it at the beginning and end of the film

5. LEGAL REPORT GUIDE
What Who Owns it? Legal Impact Any Impact on Use?
Your filmed footage You I will mark my work with my logo. Within the credits I
will verify that the work is mine. If others wish to use
part or all of my work, they will have to seek permission.
I have requested all those under 18 to get a parental
consent form signed. All those that are over 18 have
had to sign a personal consent form. I have confirmed
to all involved where the film will present and via the
consent forms, they have agreed to it being shown in
school and uploaded to YouTube.
Studio title logo sequence I have created my own
studio log o
It identifies it as my work and others cannot copy or
infringe on this
It will limit others from copying
Additional video footage found online I do not intend to use any
additional video footage of
stock images – if however, I
use free stock images or
purchase copywrite images
in order to use them
The images will either be free to use so no legal
implications or if copywrite they will have to be
purchased so that I have permission to use them
If copywrite I will have to purchase in order to use others
wise I will be breaking copywrite law
Special effects Will not be using special
effects
If I was such as pyrotechnics, I would have to seek advice
on the health and safety
If I was to use, there would be in impact on filming as we
would have to be withing health and safety guidelines.
Sound effects/musical score I will be using xxx xxx
soundtracks
I will need to seek permission to use the soundtrack and
will do this by sending an email
It will be suspension as this will be used in a thriller
moment.

6. LEGAL REPORT GUIDE
What What is the impact on your film? Legal impact
Your certificate would you rate your short
film?
My film will be classed as a 15, this would mean I would
have to limit the amount of dangerous behaviours, alcohol
use and language
It is the BBFC that decides on the certificate a film is
given for cinema and DVDs. I will be uploading my
film to YouTube which is not governed by this so
will not impact me.
Content considerations Rather than show the actual murder happening I will cut to
the aftermath to avoid upsetting people. With the alcohol
I will show limited consumption of the alcohol but will cut
to scenes such as used bottles to imply its usage.
I will adhere to the guidelines for these activities.
Your film is going to be shown online My film will be broadcast online and will therefore have to
be under 50 minutes to qualify as a short film to meet the
requirements of ‘Shortoftheweek’ it will have to be under 40
minutes.
The legal implications are that I must have secured
through the proper channels the legal rights of any
music, stock images or videos and if required paid
the appropriate fees.

7. THE BUDGET
1 Camera Renting from Ringwood Scholl £30
2 Tripod Renting from Ringwood School £10
3 Stabilizer Renting from Ringwood School £20
4 Lighting Renting from Ringwood School £20
5 SD Card Buying from Shop £15
6 Travel Travel money for Actors £30
7 Refreshment For Actors £20
8 Props This will cover buying props for film £20
9 Contingency Funds To cover unforeseen events £20
Total £185

8. PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

9. CONTINGENCY PLAN:
What Could Happen? Actions to be undertaken:
Bad weather predicted making it impossible or difficult to shoot Reschedule the date of filming. Identify any indoor scenes that could be
done instead
Location unavailable Have a back plan of agreeing second house to film in or identify a second
date to film on
Equipment breaks Bring a secondary camera and tripod for back up if required, or have contact
details of friend with camera / tripod you could call to borrow immediately
Props do not turn up or break Identify a secondary list of props that could be substituted in case they don’t
turn up or are broken
Actor becomes ill or can’t make it Identify a back up actor for each part – so for the old lady, which is my mum,
I have asked my mums friend to be a back up
Memory card gets lost or is full Ensure that I have a second memory card to use
Music Copywrite don’t give usage permission Identify additional piece of royalty free music

10. LAUNCH DATE, KEY SCENE MATERIALS
AND LOGO AND MARKETING
• LAUNCH DATE: I will be launching my film around Halloween time, as the film is part of the horror/
thriller genre. The date of the films release would be two weeks before Halloween, on Saturday 17th
October 2020. This would be a great time as the shops and tv advertising will all switched to Halloween
and scary themes and the horror genre is more likely to be seen in cinemas.
• KEY SCENE MATERIALS: My key scene is at the start of the film where we see the main characters
walking down a restricted road, I will have to get permission of the owner of the residency to film there.
The main characters will be drinking alcohol and walking and laughing. As all the characters are over
18, I do not have to worry about them consuming alcohol, but I will not be using real alcohol, but will
refill the bottles with a liquid that looks like alcohol. I will be using my DRLS camera on a steady cam
mount harness to get a steady shot of the main characters walking down the road. This is where they
then turn off into the forest. I will be setting up the tripod on the corner of the turn to film them going
into the forest.
• LOGO AND MARKETING: I have created the logo which will go on all production material, at the
beginning and end of the film and on all communication materials such as emails, posters and social
media. My company is called, outlaw films and the logo is.