1st Week
1st Week
Film
editing
FILM EDITING
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Film editing
Developement
The script is written and formatted into a workable guide for the film
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Stages of filmmaking
Pre production
This is preparing for shooting the film crew and cast are hired location
are chosen and the sets are built.
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Stages of filmmaking
Production
Post production
The film is edited, music sound effects and any other effects are added.
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Stages of filmmaking
Distribution
Producer
The producer initiates, coordinates, supervises, and controls matters such as
raising funding, hiring key personnel, contracting and arranging for distributors.
The producer is involved throughout all phases of the process from development
to completion of a project.
Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters are responsible for researching the story,
developing the narrative, writing the screenplay, and delivering it,
in the required format, to the Producers.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Executive Producer
An executive producer is usually an investor in the project or someone
who has facilitated the funding of the project.
There may be multiple executive producers on a project,
depending on the financing arrangements.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Line Producer
Typically, a line producer manages the budget of a film production.
Alternatively, or in addition, they may manage the day to day physical
aspects of the film production.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Production Manager
The production manager supervises the physical aspects of the production
including personnel, technology, budget, and scheduling. It is the PM’s responsibility
to make sure the filming stays on schedule and within its budget.
The PM often works under the supervision of a line producer and directly supervises
the Production Coordinator.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Production Coordinator
The production coordinator is the information nexus of the production,
responsible for organising all the logistics from hiring crew,
renting equipment, and booking talent. The PC is an integral part of film production.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Production Accountant
Production accountants are responsible for managing finances and maintaining
financial records during film production.
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Film & TV Production Roles
and Departments
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
Assistant Director
The first assistant director assists the production manager and director.
They oversee day-to-day management of the cast and crew scheduling,
equipment, script, and the set.