You have been thinking about this topic for a long time or wondering: "Where to start?" You are looking for the necessary specialists, collecting information bit by bit, but you still do not understand how to build a plan for your work so as not to get into trouble. In fact, everything is simple if you decompose the entire front of work into the necessary steps and actions.
1. Someone has to do the filming. Therefore, the first step is to spread the word that you urgently need videographers. You can contact specialized companies that are engaged in this area and shoot various films. It is necessary to collect all reviews, responses about specialists, both good and bad. Review their work and understand if they fit in their experience with what you represent in the end result.
2. Calculate all possible financial investments, as well as risks.
3. You will need sponsors to shoot a movie or TV series. Therefore, you will have to deal with their search. It is these people who will help create the film by supporting the project with financial investments, and also quickly launch it to the masses. You should pay attention to large companies and company networks. For example, gold shops, banks, car dealerships, etc. can become sponsors for you.
4. In addition to sponsors, you will need one more category of necessary people - partners. This is your team, without which there will be no cinema. Partners include: photographer, director, screenwriter, stylist, props, shops, film sets, etc. You can look for a screenwriter and director at a local institute that is associated with this activity and offer your project for their thesis.
5. Of course, seeking help empty-handed will have no effect. People need to understand exactly what you want and in what direction you are moving. To do this, you need to prepare an introductory video or presentation of your future film child.
6. As you understand, no one will work just like that. Any of the attracted partners and sponsors expects some benefit for themselves. Therefore, create a document, after reading which, you will be able to understand the essence of the matter and see what is possible to get from cooperation.
7. The legal side of the project also needs to be thought out with a lawyer. Prepare a contract for each person involved. It is advisable that a lawyer helps on all issues throughout the project and can warn against a wrong step at any time.
8. The description of the project includes such elements as the essence, meaning, idea, message. Thanks to the basics listed above, the scriptwriter and director see the front of the work, understanding what is required of them.
9. The screenwriter begins work on the script, with the director he assigns roles and writes a speech for each actor, thinks over the image of each character, looks for actors, breaks it down into main and secondary roles, as well as extras.
10. The choice of location, preparation of necessary things, technical equipment, etc.
11. Take care of copyright. Sooner or later, someone may appropriate your idea. To prevent this from happening - "spread a straw for yourself."
12. Discussion of the shooting plan, writing a storyboard.
13. Each stage of work must be controlled. For each type of work, a certain person is assigned who is responsible for the completion of the task and its quality.
14. For effective and timely work of everyone who is involved, a deadline is set and a specific number of performance of assigned duties is prescribed. The release date of the first series is determined (if the work is on the series), the time frame is set for the film, according to the pre-established stages of work. By the time the first episode of the series is released, there should be five more episodes on the way.
15. Throughout the activity, information partners are being searched for. Advertising all over the Internet (paid and free). Trying to go on air. The maximum number of people should know about the project.
16. Knowing the day when work on the project will end, you should start negotiations with the cinema about the possibility of holding a premiere.
17. Nothing ends here. Try to reach famous people. Their presence at the premiere and the reviews received from them on your creation can help play a crucial role in your further creative path.
18. Don't forget about being active on social media. Create a group for the audience, as well as a separate group for those who were involved in creating your masterpiece.
These are the initial steps required for a serious project. Shooting a movie / TV series is not spill-over. It is necessary to think over everything so as not to lose a good reputation and a lot of money. This is a global project, which is reached by the most daring and experienced specialists.
Want to shoot your own movie, try shooting some short videos first. Show the result of your activity to your friends, family, acquaintances. Perhaps they can instill in you the confidence and desire to create an unforgettable and exciting movie.
