Pre-Production

• Secure each filming location by completing a Location Agreement and Shooting Plan. Make sure the location owner is clear about the nature of the production, and provide them with a Location Pamphlet.
• Organize the Tech Scout for each location with at least the ATL. Establish where the restrooms, parking, staging, base camp and set will be. Complete a Location Hazard Assessment Checklist. If any location hazards, then also complete a Hazard Notification Report.
• Have each actor sign a Performance Agreement.
• Arrange for volunteers and/or extras if required.
• Break down the script and create the Production Schedule in Scenechronize.
• Coordinate call times with other Producers in your cycle using a Call Time Agreement to ensure 10 hr turnaround.
• Create a Setup Schedule with the DP.
• Prepare all scheduling information and other material required for Directors Prep.
• Attend Directors prep and takes notes for the Director.
• Assist the Director with any and all logistical needs to prepare for principal photography.
• Run the Production Meeting by reading the action of the script. Answer crewmembers’ questions.
• Prepare and make copies of all the paperwork needed on set.
• Check the weather periodically to monitor adverse conditions. Have a back-up plan.
• Meet with the 1st AD to discuss the schedule.
• Purchase Craft Services by the night before production.
• Pre-order lunch and arrange for it to be picked up by a volunteer on the day of production.
• Create the Call Sheet, including a map and email no later than 12hrs before call time.
• Have a Greenlight Meeting with the Head of Production and pick up camera & sound cards, 2D iPad, and SS iPad.
• Upload script into LockItScript for the Script Supervisor. Then download it onto the Script Supe iPad.
• Double check every logistical piece of information and make sure nothing has been forgotten.

On Set

• Start of day:
  • Arrive at set 30 minutes to an hour early.
  • Immediately establish contact with the location owner to make sure everything is still going as planned. Check back with them periodically throughout the day as needed.
  • Deliver the craft services to the 2nd AD for them to set up the craft service table.
  • Give the 2nd AD all the paperwork you prepared ahead of time for them to have completed throughout the day.
• Throughout the day:
  • Be another set of eyes at the tap monitor to make sure all is going as planned.
  • Verify with volunteer that lunch will be brought to set in time for 2nd AD to set it up prior to releasing for lunch.
• End of day:
  • Approve the Daily Production Report and have 2nd AD distribute copies at the end of the day.
  • Collect all the Daily Production Paperwork, camera cards & sound cards from the 2nd AD.
  • With 2nd AD, clean and secure location. Be the LAST TO LEAVE (except perhaps Art Dept).
  • Whenever possible, do a walk-thru with the location owner to verify everything is in order.
  • Leave the location better than when you arrived.

Post-Production

• Turn in iPads to the Head of Production by 10am on Wednesday after production.
• Turn in Production Delivery Paperwork via OneDrive to the Head of Production by 9am Thurday after production.