FREEDOM PRODUCTION TIME LINE
Pre-Production (4 Weeks)
* Set up production offices and accounting department.
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* Final casting, cast rehearsals, and fittings.
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* Inform major and mini-major distributors of production status and establish tracking procedures.
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* Hire complete production team and crew.
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* Complete all production design planning.
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* Adjust and finalize production schedule and budget.
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* Book all equipment according to schedule.
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* Complete location scouting, contracting, and permitting.
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* Engage music licensing and pre-recording.
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* Book all travel and arrangements according to schedule and agreements.
Principal Photography (4 Weeks)
* Engage in all activities involving picture and field sound acquisition on a twenty-day shooting schedule.
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* Schedule and execute any needed pickup shots and/or reshoots.
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* Wrap all outstanding business issues and ensure documentation is complete.
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* Finalize, document, and back up all creative assets for post-production.
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* Finalize all accounting for audit.
Development (Currently Underway)
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* Fully develop the shooting script
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* Complete preliminary shooting schedule
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* Complete preliminary budget
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* Secure preliminary talent commitments
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* Secure project funding
Post-Production (10 weeks)
* Complete editorial of film
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* Engage music scoring and record score
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* Engage sound design including all Foley and looping activities
* Complete all digital effects and color correction
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* Schedule and execute test screenings and collect data appropriately
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* Make adjustments to final edit based on test screening data
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* Mix and master final sound and picture for Dolby mix and/or THX Digital Master
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* Complete all deliverables for domestic and foreign release including sound, music, trailer, print
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* (film and digital), DVD, publicity, and legal requirements
Marketing and Distribution (Varies)
* Fully engage in all market-focused film festivals
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* Schedule screening for distributors in Los Angeles
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* Schedule screenings for leadership of special interest groups
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* Contingent on mini-major or new media distributor interest, engage self-distribution plan (See Marketing and Release Strategies)
