This is the type of project where I really need to manage my time well if I want to succeed. I already have an idea for what my film's story will be (more on that in my next post), and my schedule was written with the intent of making sure that all of my time is being used efficiently as well as having certain tasks listed as taking longer than they may actually take, giving me room to catch up if I fall behind.
For the first three weeks I'm prioritizing writing. The script if one of the most, if not the most, important aspects of a film and I need to take my time to get it right. I'm also making sure that I have time to recruit actors and make sure that their schedules line up with mine. I need good performances for this film and actors who have good chemistry with each other as my idea involves characters who have been friends for a long time and I want that friendship to really shine through. I plan to host at least one online or in person table read with the actors, not only to get them familiarized with the script but also to make them get to know each other and build their chemistry. I'm considering casting myself in the lead role, because as the creator of the story I know it more than anyone, and it will mean one less person I have to make sure has a schedule that aligns with mine and that I have to use time and energy directing, but that might change.
You'll notice that this schedule has no mention of filming specific scenes. That's because the script is nowhere near completed yet, and I don't yet know what will be filmed where and when. This is meant to function more as a guideline rather than a strict set of commands. If all goes well the guideline shouldn't change much, but I'm prepared to make edits to it if need be.
Week One (2/10 - 2/16)
Start genre research
Start writing
Start recruiting actors (not formally yet, just getting them interested and explaining what the film is about)
Week Two (2/17 - 2/23)
Continue genre research
Continue writing (Possibly have a first draft finished and ready for editing)
Continue recruiting actors (Make it more official)
Scout locations
Start making prop list and costume list
Week Three (2/24 - 3/2)
Finish writing
Research social media
Begin developing shooting schedule
Continue recruiting actors
Scout locations
Gather/make props and costumes
Week Four (3/3 - 3/9)
Continue researching social media
Plan social media posts
Finalize shooting schedule
Finalize cast
Confirm locations
Finalize props and costumes
Table read and meeting with actors (in person or online, preferably in person)
Week Five (3/10 - 3/16)
Begin filming
Start social media posting
Start research for print component
Week Six (3/17 - 3/23)
Continue filming
Continue social media posting
Begin planning/researching creative critical reflection
Week Seven (3/24 - 3/30) (Spring Break)
Finish filming
Continue social media posting
Begin editing
Make postcard with an edited still or multiple edited stills from the film
Continue planning/researching creative critical reflection
Week Eight (3/31- 4/6)
Continue and finish editing
Continue social media posting
Start creative critical reflection
Week Nine (4/7- 4/9)
Make final social media post before the film is released
Release the film online
Finish creative critical reflection
Celebrate my victory
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