Planning: Pre - Production Paperwork

What is it?
What the pre-production paperwork, is the beginning process planning before starting to actually film. With this in mind, this is where the director, producer and the crew members choose where they would want to film, and the actors that they want for the film. The pre-production paper work for the creation of the film contains of; location recce, production schedule, location release form, client release form and the risk assessment. 

With the creation of the pre-production paper work it allows the cast/crew member to have in idea of what they are meant to do and where to be. Without having this pre production paper work, the crew and the cast members would have lots of complaint and there could be lots of arguments within the filming process. Also while filming we could be sued for any damage made because we wouldn't have any paper work. 

What is a production schedule?
This is what, the times the people and the actors. Everyone that is meant to be at the certain location at the correct time to film the scene/s of the film. What this does, is allow the talent, the specific crew to be there, and the props that is needed within the scene/s as well. This schedule has all the times, location and equipment to be at the location to film the talent that is in the scene, with this schedule it makes it easier for the cast/crew to be able to film the scene/s that is needed as time cannot be wasted.

                 























What is a location recce?
Location recce is the paper work that tells the cast, crew member's and the teacher where the location of where we are filming the thriller film/scene. With doing this, this allows us to show the other people how to get to the location with the directions from the school, this is also important because if there is an emergency that happens we inform the teacher and it will be easy from them to get to the locations with the location recce showing the directions there. This document has to be given to everyone that is cast and crew members, so that they know the location of where the filming is.

What is a risk assessment?
Risk assessment form is an analysis of the location and the props or just general risks that may occur while being in the location. What the risk assessment does is shorten down the risks to the important and more dangerous ones and also summarises how the production crew and cast can be able to over come them. This document has to be given out to everyone while part of filming/filming team so they have all the information about the risks while being on set.

What is a client release form?
Client release form is a legal document that is used in real production companies, what this document is used to discuss all of the terms and the agreements that have been set between the director, producer and the actors. This document is given to everyone that will be taking part in the thriller, as they will be apart of the cast member. This also thanks the actors for the agreements that they have made and for them taking part in the filming.

What is a location release form?
Location release form, is a legal document that talks about the terms, conditions and the agreements with the company/council/people that are allowing us as a group to film in the locations e.g. Albany Park, Darhy's house and Shanelle's house. With this document that has been given to the people/council/company that allow us to use the location, in order for this to happen we had to make the document clear that we have agreed and will follow the terms and conditions that they have. This show the production company that they have understood the agreements and their right to film on the premises of the location on our own. For example they have the right to tell use when we are able to use the location.