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Project ManagementProject Management
in the Film Industryin the Film Industry
Vince MarcelloVince Marcello
May 21, 2007May 21, 2007Dekker PPM ForumDekker PPM Forum
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OverviewOverview
The Project Management Paradigm RelatedThe Project Management Paradigm Related
to the Film Industry in Four Phases:to the Film Industry in Four Phases:
Define = DevelopmentDefine = Development Plan = PrePlan = Pre--ProductionProduction
Execute = Production and PostExecute = Production and Post--ProductionProduction
Deliver = Marketing and DistributionDeliver = Marketing and Distribution
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Key PlayersKey Players
Government Agencies = StudioGovernment Agencies = Studio
Prime Contractors = Production CompaniesPrime Contractors = Production Companies
Subcontractors = DepartmentsSubcontractors = Departments
Program Manager = Executive ProducersProgram Manager = Executive Producers Project Manager = Producers and DirectorProject Manager = Producers and Director
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DevelopmentDevelopment
Defining the ProjectDefining the Project
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DevelopmentDevelopment IdeationIdeation
Hire writerHire writer Write scriptWrite script
Script development meetingsScript development meetings
RewritesRewrites
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DevelopmentDevelopment ContContd.d. ScreenplayScreenplay
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DevelopmentDevelopment ContContd.d. Pitching scriptPitching script
Create an initial budgetCreate an initial budget Attach talentAttach talent
Selling project to studioSelling project to studio
Getting a green lightGetting a green light
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PreproductionPreproduction
Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project
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PreproductionPreproduction Break down scriptBreak down script1/8 of a page1/8 of a page
Create BudgetCreate Budget -- Line ProducerLine Producer
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. BudgetBudget
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. Break down scriptBreak down script1/8 of a page1/8 of a page
Create BudgetCreate Budget -- Line ProducerLine Producer Assign ResourcesAssign Resources
Casting, Crew, SubcontractorsCasting, Crew, Subcontractors
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. ResourcesResources
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. Break down scriptBreak down script1/8 of a page1/8 of a page
Create BudgetCreate Budget -- Line ProducerLine Producer Assign ResourcesAssign Resources
Casting, Crew, SubcontractorsCasting, Crew, Subcontractors
SchedulingScheduling Constraints (talent schedule, costs, release dates,Constraints (talent schedule, costs, release dates,
locations, daylight)locations, daylight)
What is shot on what dayWhat is shot on what day
ExamplesExamples
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. ScheduleSchedule
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. Break down scriptBreak down script1/8 of a page1/8 of a page
Create BudgetCreate Budget -- Line ProducerLine Producer Assign ResourcesAssign Resources
Casting, Crew, SubcontractorsCasting, Crew, Subcontractors
SchedulingScheduling Constraints (talent schedule, costs, release dates,Constraints (talent schedule, costs, release dates,
locations, daylight)locations, daylight)
What is shot what dayWhat is shot what day
Examples:Examples: Location scoutingLocation scouting
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. StoryboardingStoryboardingThe Planned ShotThe Planned Shot
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. StoryboardingStoryboardingThe Completed ShotThe Completed Shot
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PreproductionPreproduction ContContd.d. StoryboardingStoryboarding
Department tasksDepartment tasks WardrobeWardrobe
Production DesignProduction Design
SoundSound
CameraCamera
DirectorDirectors Units Unit
MusicMusic
Post SuperPost Super
Begin developing marketing planBegin developing marketing plan
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Production and PostProduction and Post
Executing the Project PlanExecuting the Project Plan
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Production and PostProduction and Post Schedule order of shots for each day (pagesSchedule order of shots for each day (pages
per day)per day) Department tasksDepartment tasks
SetSet--tiquettetiquette
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. SetSet--tiquettetiquette
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Schedule order of shots for each day (pagesSchedule order of shots for each day (pages
per day)per day) Department tasksDepartment tasks
SetSet--tiquettetiquette
Line Producer tracking costs and expensesLine Producer tracking costs and expenses
(plan to actual, money and days)(plan to actual, money and days)example:example:
KILL BILL and RUSHMOREKILL BILL and RUSHMORE
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. BudgetBudget
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Schedule order of shots for each day (pagesSchedule order of shots for each day (pages
per day)per day) Department tasksDepartment tasks
SetSet--tiquettetiquette
Line Producer tracking costs and expensesLine Producer tracking costs and expenses
(plan to actual, money and days)(plan to actual, money and days)example:example:
KILL BILL and RUSHMOREKILL BILL and RUSHMORE
Meals and Craft (eat there, rather than lunchMeals and Craft (eat there, rather than lunch
out)out)
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Developing film and watching dailiesDeveloping film and watching dailies
Adjusting for variances (scheduling)Adjusting for variances (scheduling) Post schedulePost schedule
Picture editing and rePicture editing and re--editingediting
VFX developmentVFX development
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Executive screenings approvalsExecutive screenings approvals
Final cut / picture lockFinal cut / picture lock Sound editingSound editing -- dialogue, ADR, Foley,dialogue, ADR, Foley, FXsFXs
Finalize VFXFinalize VFX
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Visual EffectsVisual EffectsBeforeBefore
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Visual EffectsVisual EffectsAfterAfter
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Production and PostProduction and Post ContContd.d. Executive screenings approvalsExecutive screenings approvals
Final cut / picture lockFinal cut / picture lock Sound editingSound editing -- dialogue, ADR, Foley, FXdialogue, ADR, Foley, FX
Finalize VFXFinalize VFX
Final conforming of negative or D.I.Final conforming of negative or D.I. Answer printAnswer print
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Marketing andMarketing andDistributionDistribution
Project DeliveryProject Delivery
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution Create printsCreate prints
Distribution schedule (How many screens willDistribution schedule (How many screens willthis open on? What dates? Exhibitionthis open on? What dates? Exhibition90%90%
of firstof first week to distributor/studio)week to distributor/studio)
BillboardsBillboards
TV adsTV ads
OnesheetsOnesheets
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution
ContContd.d. OnesheetsOnesheets
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution
ContContd.d. OnesheetsOnesheets -- DetailDetail
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution
ContContd.d. TrailersTrailers
Play Trailer
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution
ContContd.d. TrailersTrailers
Ancillary tie insAncillary tie ins ForeignForeign PrintmastersPrintmasters
DVDDVD
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Marketing and DistributionMarketing and Distribution
ContContd.d. DVDDVDCover ArtCover Art
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