On Episode 2 of From Zero to Short Film, we discuss the first steps of the pre-production process - forming an LLC, locking your script, breaking down your script, creating a budget, and hiring your department heads. I also speak to my producer and sound mixer Bill Daniilidis about what a producer can do for you on your film, how our film had the best cast and crew of all time, and what specific types of arseholes we can and cannot tolerate. Make Art. Save Lives!

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Pre-Production Resources

StudioBinder article “What is Pre-Production in Film - A Blueprint for Success”https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-pre-production-definition/

StudioBinder YouTube Playlist “The Shot List” https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEzQZpmbzckV0_a2QCO2qF9Yfe-LKSDha

Directing Actors by Judith Weston

https://www.amazon.com/Directing-Actors-Anniversary-Performances-Television-dp-1615933212/dp/1615933212/

More books:
https://bookauthority.org/books/best-movie-directing-books

Shooting Script Resources

StudioBinder Shooting Script Example https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/shooting-script-example/

Insanity in 5 Acts Shooting Script

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gvxi-YpOq7QMlb1_3RUGaRWtTEmT_kA8/view?usp=sharing

Script Breakdown Resources

StudioBinder Script Breakdown article + template
https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/free-script-breakdown-sheet/

Insanity in 5 Acts Script Breakdown

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qb0OJZmomFjhk1BI3beqpIWIZX91zcmpZQTfIYOfX3g/edit?usp=sharing

Budgeting Resources

StudioBinder Film Budget Template https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/downloads/film-budget-template/

Insanity in 5 Acts Budget https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nBntEIYJPetbGX9AHfAJxGU-QsIc-fxUvgQY545bGuM/edit?usp=sharing

Hiring Department Heads Resources

StudioBinder Article “Department Head Hunting”https://www.studiobinder.com/making-it-s1e2/

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Complete banger of a theme song created and performed by me, Betty P. Rogers.

Make art. Save lives.

Cheers!

Betty