CINEMA WORKSHOP PRE-PRODUCTION OUTLINE 2004

1. SCHEDULE PITCH.

Pitches must be scheduled with Matt Basile at the meeting prior to the one at which you plan to deliver your pitch.

2. PITCH.

Members pitching a project must bring to the meeting:

a. A one-page synopsis of the story and an overview of the project containing as many details as the filmmaker can provide about how he or she envisions the project unfolding. Multiple copies should be provided.

b. A typed screenplay in standard format. One copy should be supplied for each speaking part plus one for the narrator. More copies may be supplied if the filmmaker wishes.

3. FEEDBACK FORMS.

Starting the following day, filmmakers must pick up the feedback forms from Sean OπLeary in BOZ 41.

* If the project is greenlighted, the filmmaker should proceed to STEP 4.

* If the project is not greenlighted, the filmmaker may choose to work on the script and re-pitch, in which case he or she should start back at STEP 1.

4. HIRE PRODUCER.

If the filmmaker chooses, he or she may also produce their project. If they would like help bringing all the elements together on a potentially complex project, he or she should recruit a producer from within the club.

5. BREAKDOWNS, ROUGH SHOOTING SCHEDULE, AND BUDGET OUTLINE.

The producer should obtain a copy of the script from the filmmaker and complete the breakdown sheets as we discussed in several of the meetings. If the producer would like to do the breakdowns during the meeting, he or she should schedule that with Matt Basile. Once the breakdowns are complete, a rough shooting schedule and budget outline can be done.

6. STORYBOARDS. HIRE REST OF CREW. BEGIN LOCATION SCOUTING AND CASTING.

7. FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT AND STORYBOARDS. PREP EACH DEPARTMENT IN YOUR CREW. SCHEDULE EQUIPMENT CHECK-OUT AND CHECK-IN.

8. SHOOT.

If a filmmaker pitches the same project three times and the project seems to be at a standstill (no noticeable change and consistent negative feedback) the filmmaker should no longer schedule to re-pitch in the general meeting. Instead, the filmmaker should schedule an appointment to discuss the project with the advisors and the executive board. Appointments should be made with Matthew Basile. The CW executive board meets when necessary on Fridays at 11:00am.

When a project is given the greenlight, deadlines will be set with the filmmaker for each step to be completed. If a filmmaker misses a step, the GREEN light goes to a YELLOW light and a new deadline will be established. If the subsequent deadline is missed, the film loses the greenlight and the filmmaker must meet with the advisors and the executive board to discuss reinstatement of their greenlight.