Planning: Pre-Production Paperwork- Miss Begum

 

Pre-Production Paperwork

Introduction

Before creating our thriller we produced pre production paperwork which is made up of a production schedule, camera shot list, location Reece, location release form, risk assessment and client release form. It is important to create these documents before filming in order to seek permission and have a clear understanding about the risks involved, the filming schedule and the locations were going to film at. Without these documents we would not be able to film effectively due to the risks we could face such as being stopped by police for setting up cameras to film in public, and being questioned by the owners of the locations. Therefore, creating the pre-production paperwork has avoided any problems from occurring. After understanding what each paperwork consisted of we split the roles between the group, We decided that Lara should complete the camera shot list and the production schedule as she has the role of being the producer, Mohydin should produce the Location Recee and Location release form as he has the role of location manager. Furthermore, we decided that Suweda should be responsible for creating the client release form while I create the risk assessment. 

Production Schedule
 

The production schedule is a summary of what is going to happen during the filming process. The document must be given to the cast and the crew members so they are aware of the information revolving the thriller such as the times and dates of filming, it should also be easy to understand avoiding confusion and ensuring that everybody understands what is expected of them. This is an example of the production schedule: 

 

Location Reccee
 

The location recee is a summary of the locations that the group have decided to use our the thriller. This document should be given to each person involved in the filming process including the film crew and the cast members so they have all the information regarding the locations that will be used. The Location Reccee should have visual information as well as reasons and choices for the chosen locations. This is an example of our location reccee: 

 

Location Release Form
 

A location release form is a legal document that discusses the terms and conditions for the company/council/ people that are giving permission for the group to film in their location. The form should be given to the company/council/people to show that they and the group have agreed to the terms and conditions and have understood everybody's rights. This is an example of our location release form: 
 

 

Client Release Form
 

A client release form is a legal document that discusses the terms and agreements for any factors in our thriller. It should contain an analysis of the risks and the locations making the cast aware of everything involved. The form should be given to all the cast members allowing them to have a clear understanding of the what is expected of them and signing the agreement accordingly. This is an example of our client release form:

 

Risk Assessment
 

The risk assessment is a legal document containing an analysis of the locations that will be used by the group with the risks that may arise identified and how the group plan to overcome them. The document should be given to all the crew members so they are aware of the risks and the actions they will need to take in order to deal with the issue. This is an example of my groups risk assessment: 
 

 

Advantages of the Pre-Production Paperwork

• The pre-production paperwork has been advantageous as it has increased the legitimacy of our filming process.
• It has allowed us to identify the importance of seeking permission to use locations, preparing the production schedule, identifying the locations.
• It has allowed us to identify the risks involved while filming.
• It now allows my group to film effectively.