Film Production Deadline Tracker Template

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In the fast-paced film industry, meeting deadlines is crucial for the success of any project. This template helps you manage and visualize all key deadlines in your film production process, from script finalization to post-release marketing.

By using this template, you can ensure that no important date is missed, keeping your production on track and within schedule for a timely release.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical Deadlines

  • Finalize Script (due in 1 week)
    ☐ Review script ☐ Make necessary edits ☐ Approve final version
  • Casting (due in 2 weeks)
    ☐ Post casting call ☐ Review applications ☐ Conduct auditions ☐ Select final cast
  • Secure Shooting Locations (due in 3 weeks)
    ☐ Scout locations ☐ Negotiate contracts ☐ Secure permits
  • Shooting (due in 2 months)
    ☐ Ensure all equipment and personnel are ready ☐ Conduct shooting according to schedule
  • Post-production (due in 3 months)
    ☐ Edit footage ☐ Add special effects ☐ Sound mixing ☐ Color grading
  • Release (due in 4.5 months)
    ☐ Coordinate with theaters ☐ Ensure all promotional materials are ready

Important, Not Urgent

  • Pre-production Meeting (due in 1 month)
    ☐ Schedule meeting ☐ Prepare agenda ☐ Conduct meeting
  • Storyboarding (due in 5 weeks)
    ☐ Create storyboard ☐ Review with director ☐ Make necessary adjustments
  • Procure Equipment (due in 6 weeks)
    ☐ List necessary equipment ☐ Source suppliers ☐ Make purchases/leases
  • Marketing and Promotion (due in 3.5 months)
    ☐ Develop marketing strategy ☐ Execute promotional activities

Routine Tasks

  • Schedule Shooting Days (due in 7 weeks)
    ☐ Coordinate with cast and crew ☐ Prepare shooting schedule
  • Premiere Planning (due in 4 months)
    ☐ Select venue ☐ Send out invitations ☐ Coordinate event details
  • Box Office Tracking (due in 5 months)
    ☐ Monitor ticket sales ☐ Analyze box office data
  • Review Feedback (due in 5.5 months)
    ☐ Collect audience feedback ☐ Evaluate critical response

Low Priority / Etc.

  • Post-release Marketing (due in 6 months)
    ☐ Execute post-release marketing plan ☐ Monitor effectiveness
  • Award Submissions (due in 7 months)
    ☐ Identify relevant awards ☐ Prepare and submit entries
  • Home Release (due in 8 months)
    ☐ Coordinate with distribution partners ☐ Plan and execute home release marketing
  • Post-Mortem Review (due in 9 months)
    ☐ Collect feedback from team ☐ Analyze project successes and failures ☐ Document lessons learned
  • Budget Review (due in 10 months)
    ☐ Review final budget vs actuals ☐ Analyze variances
  • Plan Next Project (due in 11 months)
    ☐ Identify potential projects ☐ Begin pre-production planning