{"id":518,"date":"2021-10-28T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T12:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/editmentor.com\/blog\/?p=518"},"modified":"2021-11-09T22:39:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T22:39:57","slug":"the-stages-of-film-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/editmentor.com\/blog\/the-stages-of-film-production\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Movie Through Stages Of Film Production"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Think about the time it takes to watch a movie. Perhaps it may take only a couple of hours, if even, to enjoy. But making a film is not nearly as quick to create as it is to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filmmaking is highly collaborative and requires a complex machine of people working in concert. From planning to the creation, there are several distinct phases that filmmakers call\u00a0The Stages of Film Production<\/strong>. The three overarching phases this process encompasses are\u00a0Pre-Production, Production,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Post-Production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Production – Plan or Fail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A lot of preparation goes into pre-production.<\/sup><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Production<\/strong> is the critical planning and preparation period before you start filming your movie. “Pre-Pro,” as insiders call it, requires lots of time and effort. On major productions, it can take years. The goal is to create an actionable strategy requiring consideration of many variables to express your film story’s vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding your Story and Fundraising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every film has to start with an idea before it becomes a screenplay. Some filmmakers develop an original idea, while others may license intellectual property, like a book, play, or someone else’s script. If a production uses an already existing work, they will need to secure legal rights to produce it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind, while filmmaking is a creative endeavor, it’s still a business. Your goal is not only to create meaningful stories that connect with the audience, but you hope it earns enough in sales to return on the investments and make a profit. Regardless of the production’s scale, there are always expenses to account for, including people, places, and resources. Fundraising is critical for any project in early development. Funding sources can vary from securing donations using online fundraising campaigns to finding investors or securing studio backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning and Preparation – The Key to Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have a story and funds, the true planning can begin! So many steps go into planning. Let’s break these down!<\/p>\n\n\n\n