The 5 Step Process

One problem that I faced in the making of Bounty, that I'm sure a lot of first time filmmakers face - sometimes veterans as well, is that I didn't have a clear plan of action for the life of the film.  For this time around I have developed a 5 step process that I believe will help me in developing a solid business plan that will guarantee a return on profits, well as much of a guarantee that the world of filmmaking can provide.

My 5 steps I am referring to as Phases and are broken down as follows:

Phase 1: Development

Phase 2: Pre-Production

Phase 3: Production

Phase 4: Post-Production

Phase 5: Distribution

I am almost certain I did not come up with these steps but for me and for any filmmaker getting ready to shoot a film it is a good idea to think of them all at the get go.  One thing that I only touched on the last time time I was in development/pre-production for a movie was the distribution.

It is important to thoroughly outline your goals and strategy for Phase 5 while you are still in Phase 1.

In the following post I will include the first page of my outline for Phase 1.  The key thing to know about it is that I will constantly be making adjustments to it, additions will be more likely.  You will also see were I am incorporating some new online tools that may assist me in the fund raising and building of a fan base process.