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Making a Short Film — Pre Production Workflow Step-by-Step

You’ve got some money in the bank, some time on your calendar, and a great short film idea to produce. You’re ready to start making a short film. Now what? If you’ve read our overview of short film pre-production, you already know not to jump too far ahead. Much as you might be tempted to hire your cast and crew, there are a few important things that you need to do first. Let’s go through the whole process step by step, and as we parse it out you’ll find that it’s not so daunting after all.Continue reading Making a Short…

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Arnon Shorr

The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Production Calendar

A production calendar is essential for keeping projects on track, whether you’re working on a feature film, a corporate video, or a social media campaign. Without a structured production schedule, deadlines can slip, budgets can spiral, and projects may suffer from inefficiencies.So, what is a production calendar? It’s a detailed roadmap that outlines every phase of production—from pre-production planning to final delivery. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make a production calendar, covering essential steps for optimizing production scheduling and ensuring an efficient production workflow.Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Production Calendar

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AJ Unitas

What is a Gantt Chart? Your Project Management Solution

If you’ve ever managed a complex project, you may have wondered, what is a Gantt chart, and how can it help streamline workflows? Their timelines is one of the most effective tools for organizing tasks, tracking progress, and achieving goals. In this guide, we’ll define what is a Gantt chart, explain how to create one, and share examples to make your projects more efficient.Define Gantt ChartUsing the Gantt chart in productionNo matter which stage of production you’re in, staying organized isn’t really a suggestion. If you’re in the field, you know how vital it is to not only getting everything…

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Alyssa Maio

What is Pre-Production in Film — A Blueprint for Success

Pre-Production can be overwhelming even for the seasoned producer. It requires knowledge of many facets of production, as well as an ability to prevent potential crises down the line. It’s not always easy but if you stay organized, it's pretty simple. So what is Pre-Production in film? When does it start and when does it end? This post will answer those questions and will give a quick rundown.Continue reading What is Pre-Production in Film — A Blueprint for Success

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Tutorials – Plan – Making It Series

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Tutorials – Plan – A Producer’s Guide to Production Calendars

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Tutorials – Breakdown – Production Reports Explained

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Tutorials – Plan – Intro to Production Calendars

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Short Film Schedule Tips — How to Plan Your Entire Production

Short films are unique in the sense that they’re usually produced under tighter budgets and stricter time-frames than their feature-length counterparts. As such, we thought it would be a good idea to break down how to make a short film schedule, so you can plan your production as efficiently as possible. By the end, you’ll have everything you need in order to create a short film schedule and stick to it.Continue reading Short Film Schedule Tips — How to Plan Your Entire Production

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