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Pre-production is a process with many steps. Before you begin filming<\/a>, there are all sorts of things that are still up in the air that must be locked down. You might still be choosing between a few scripts, for example. And until you’ve gotten the script locked in, you won’t have even thought about locations<\/a> or budget or actors. And all that\u2019s just the half of it. Therefore, it’s helpful to organize your tasks using a pre-production checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’re going to walk you through all the steps that go into the pre-production process and give some tips on how to use the skills of your key collaborators to get things done more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this list might seem daunting if you are fairly new to the biz, there are many people who check off every box on the list in just a matter of weeks. That\u2019s especially true in television, where they may shoot three to five episodes a week during the filming season. Of course, it helps to have built up a social network over 20 or 30 years in the business. If you\u2019re newer to the production<\/a> game, things could take a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the good news is, the more clearly you know what you want and what your director wants, the easier this will all be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, here is your pre-production checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Picking your script<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Obviously, the script you choose to lock in is not really the script that you finally film. It\u2019s normal for a script to go through many changes throughout the filming process. This can even be up until after the last scene is reshot during post-production. There\u2019s a lot that the script must accommodate \u2014 such as the \u201creal life\u201d constraints of location, talent, and budget. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, there\u2019s no moving on to the serious work of pre-production until you\u2019ve settled on the script you\u2019re going to buy. The script is everything. It determines locations, talent, budget, calendar, and so much more. Once you\u2019ve got your script, you can move to step two of your pre-production checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ah, everyone\u2019s favorite word. Who doesn\u2019t love staring at all those little boxes in a spreadsheet? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, no stress at this point. You\u2019re not creating a final budget, but you do need one that\u2019s as accurate as possible, based on the demands of the script. There are plenty of resources out there for you to get \u201cgoing rates\u201d for crew and equipment. You can use those to fill in any numbers you don\u2019t currently know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a producer, you\u2019ll be using the script, the budget, and any other \u201ctrump card\u201d you have (such as a good director or an actor who signed on in advance) to begin to sell the film to investors and financiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to production, you may not know this next tip. But you need to be doing business as a production company \u2014 probably an LLC \u2014 never just as a private individual. This means that if you haven\u2019t already filed the paperwork to become a production business, you need to do that before collecting financing, hiring any other key collaborators, or anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need more assistance with your budget? Then check out this guide<\/a> we put together on the subject and this helpful template<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Hire other production professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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At this point, there are still a lot of things on your pre-production checklist to consider. If you really want to save time, go ahead and hire your first production professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For one thing, they can help with investor calls and logistics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can also prove seriously helpful for the next steps of the pre-production process: script breakdown and storyboarding, and location scouting and procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Script breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ve probably already broken down the script to get your budget figured out, but now\u2019s the time for a complete breakdown of the script. You need to start creating a catalog of all the costumes, all the makeup, all the locations<\/a>, the props, the vehicles, and the actors that are necessary to pull off a shoot. Base this catalog on the world, the characters, and the scenes in the movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time the script is broken down, you’ll have a sequential list of scenes to shoot. And for each scene, you’ll have a complete list of materials, talent, crew, locations<\/a>, and time necessary to pull off the scene.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a really useful reason to have hired your key production help at this point. You\u2019re breaking down the script, so it’s great to have someone begin storyboarding the scenes as they\u2019re broken down. This feedback loop will provide clarity about what really is and is not needed in each scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Location scouting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Location scouting can also begin at the end of the script breakdown process. Your location manager should be out scouting particular locations concurrently with you breaking down the script. They can send you pictures, feedback, and technical requirements for potential locations that can help you refine your script breakdown and can also assist your storyboarder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s crucial you continually arm your location scout with your best thinking on the script breakdown because they need a lot of information to pick the right locations. It\u2019s not all about just getting a shot that looks right. You\u2019ve got to have room for makeup trailers, for the right number of restrooms, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give them the raw numbers \u2014 the number of people on set, days spent filming, etc. With these, your location manager can leverage their extensive knowledge and social network to find you superb locations with very little work on your end. And once filming starts, your location manager is going to be glued to your hip. They’re always there to help smooth over any location-related issues before they get messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Peerspace<\/a> can help<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re working on a film that doesn\u2019t have a budget for a location manager, check out film location websites such as Peerspace<\/a> to help you scout for locations yourself.\u00a0There are thousands of rentable locations across North America and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, local hosts manage these spaces, many of whom understand the ups and downs productions may face and can help make your shoot go as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info, check out our articles on hiring a location scout in New York<\/a> and LA<\/a> and on how to location scout on your own<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s a lot of paperwork that goes into filming \u2014 and by this point, you\u2019ve probably already dealt with plenty. But now you\u2019re going to start signing the big contracts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filming permits with local governments. Contracts with actors and crew (as you find them in later steps). And, very importantly, you need to procure production insurance<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s absolutely necessary to have insurance for it even to be legal to film.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Actors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now you\u2019ve got enough infrastructure in place where you can begin hiring actors. Your leads will probably be too busy to commit to anything before all the specifics are down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re casting, you want to select a pool of actors to audition rather than just doing an open casting call. This way, you can orderly schedule actors according to the parts they\u2019re auditioning for, and you don\u2019t have to worry about getting sidetracked by people just dropping in uninvited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. All the prep work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before you begin shooting, there\u2019s still lots of prep work left. You\u2019ll need to pre-build any sets and setups for any unorthodox shots. Ensure you have all the costumes ready, as well as the costume, makeup, and style professionals you\u2019ll need to get your actors looking right. Line everyone up ahead of time, tell them when to show up and when you’ll no longer need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some films require more difficult logistics than others. Some films are just a dozen locations and friends agonizing about relationships over latt\u00e9s. Other movies might require you to have 50 red stallions on set for a shot one day and an Olympic pool\u2019s worth of large-mouth bass the next day. Again, prepare in advance whatever you\u2019ll need on shoot days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Shot list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You already went a long way towards building your shot list when you broke down the script. But now, you\u2019re going to work with your director and their cinematography team to break each scene down further into specific shots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you do this, you\u2019ll figure out who and what needs to be in each shot. And then, you can begin scheduling filming days around the actual parameters of each shot. This way, you don’t waste any time or energy. And therefore, you don’t waste any money, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Tech scouting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tech scouting is pretty much the last step before filming. Now you\u2019re going out, seeing each location, and asking, \u201cWhat\u2019s it going to take to get these shots right?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll finalize where you\u2019ll build your sets, where you\u2019ll set up the backstage area, and even where you\u2019ll put the bathrooms. When you finish, you\u2019ll also have a list of any special equipment you need to get the right shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re working hard and will get there soon, so learn all about post-production<\/a> now!<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Book the perfect location for your film shoot.<\/h2>\n\n \n \n

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11. Get your ducks in a row, and get shooting!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By now, you should have an exhaustive list of all the equipment you\u2019ll need for the film. Some you\u2019ll likely have on hand, but you\u2019ll probably be renting a fair amount of what you need: cameras, lenses, drones, grips, vehicles, and so on. Some you\u2019ll be renting for the entirety of the film, and some you\u2019ll rent for specific shots only. But it\u2019s useful to have it all in order before you start filming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you move from pre-production to production, you\u2019ll want to run through a table reading with your full cast. No one should be coming in totally \u201ccold,\u201d but this will likely be the first time your cast will be running lines with their actual co-actors. Your actors are professionals, so this is more of a tradition than anything else. And it’s a chance to get everyone excited to move on to production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If, however, you\u2019re working on a film that requires extensive makeup or special effects, you\u2019ll definitely need to invest some extra time in dress rehearsals before the actual filming. Projects with high technical demands always require tweaking things, and it’s good to get that out of the way early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A final word on production locations<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As you know, your production locations are a huge deal. The right setting can keep your audience deeply entrenched in your story while also keeping your production budget from taking a nosedive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s where Peerspace comes in handy once again. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy to find and book any type of venue in towns and cities globally. From beachside mansions<\/a> to cabins<\/a> in the woods and Victorian homes<\/a> to modern loft<\/a> spaces, Peerspace has it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start your search today<\/a> and see what’s available in your location as you finish your pre-production checklist!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-production checklist: conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It takes a lot of work to finalize your pre-production checklist. And one thing you should always remember is to search Peerspace<\/a> for the perfect shooting locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you’ve booked a stunning Peerspace venue and you\u2019ve checked off everything on this pre-production checklist, you\u2019re ready to start filming!

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Find unique production spaces on Peerspace<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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