Film Production Management Template

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Managing a film production involves coordinating numerous tasks and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. This template uses Priority Matrix to help you organize and prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on urgent and important ones first.

From finalizing the script to scheduling shooting and managing the budget, this template covers all aspects of film production. It ensures that your team can handle each task systematically, leading to a successful film production.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

  • Budget Planning
    ☐ Estimate costs ☐ Plan budget ☐ Get approval for budget
  • Casting
    ☐ Hold auditions ☐ Select suitable actors ☐ Sign contracts
  • Finalize Script
    ☐ Review script ☐ Make necessary changes ☐ Get approval from stakeholders
  • Health and Safety Measures
    ☐ Plan for health and safety measures on set ☐ Arrange for necessary equipment ☐ Ensure compliance with regulations
  • Insurance
    ☐ Identify insurance needs ☐ Arrange for insurance ☐ Ensure all aspects are covered
  • Legal Clearance
    ☐ Ensure all legal aspects are cleared ☐ Arrange for necessary permissions ☐ Handle any legal issues
  • Schedule Shooting
    ☐ Coordinate with cast and crew ☐ Plan shooting sequence ☐ Prepare contingency plans

Critical but not Immediate

  • Crew Hiring
    ☐ Identify required crew members ☐ Interview candidates ☐ Hire crew
  • Distribution Plan
    ☐ Identify potential distributors ☐ Negotiate contracts ☐ Plan release strategy
  • Equipment Acquisition
    ☐ Identify necessary equipment ☐ Arrange for equipment ☐ Test equipment
  • Marketing Strategy
    ☐ Coordinate with marketing team ☐ Approve marketing plan ☐ Implement marketing activities
  • Post Production Planning
    ☐ Plan for editing ☐ Arrange for special effects ☐ Plan for sound mixing
  • Scouting Locations
    ☐ Identify potential locations ☐ Visit and evaluate locations ☐ Get necessary permissions

Not Critical but Immediate

  • Costume Design
    ☐ Coordinate with costume designer ☐ Approve designs ☐ Arrange for costumes
  • Publicity
    ☐ Plan for press releases ☐ Coordinate interviews ☐ Arrange for premieres
  • Set Design
    ☐ Coordinate with set designer ☐ Approve designs ☐ Arrange for set construction
  • Soundtrack
    ☐ Coordinate with music director ☐ Select music ☐ Get necessary rights

Not Critical and Not Immediate

  • Documentary
    ☐ Plan for behind-the-scenes documentary ☐ Coordinate with documentary team ☐ Arrange for interviews
  • Merchandising
    ☐ Plan for merchandise ☐ Coordinate with manufacturers ☐ Approve designs
  • Wrap Party
    ☐ Plan for wrap party ☐ Arrange for venue and catering ☐ Invite cast and crew