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Learn how a solid shooting schedule keeps your indie film on time and under budget.
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In this episode
- How to break down a script into a realistic shooting schedule
- Ways to plan filming days for maximum efficiency and lower costs
- The real financial damage rescheduling can do to your production
- Practical strategies to handle bad weather, sick actors, and surprises
About this episode
In this episode, Jeff Deverett dives deep into the essentials of script scheduling and shooting schedules for indie filmmakers. He shares valuable insights on how to break down your script effectively to create a realistic shooting schedule. Learn how to plan your filming days to maximize efficiency, save time, and reduce costs. Jeff emphasizes the importance of proper planning to avoid rescheduling and ensure your indie film stays on track.Jeff also discusses the potential downsides of having to reschedule filming days, such as dealing with bad weather, an actor falling sick, or other unforeseen circumstances. He explains how rescheduling can impact your indie film's finances and budget, leading to increased costs, delays, and potential strain on resources. Jeff provides strategies to mitigate these risks and keep your production on course.
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About Indie Filmmaking: Truth & Reality
Film school taught you how to make a movie—this show teaches you how to get it financed and distributed. In bite-sized 30-minute episodes, filmmaker and distribution expert Jeff Deverett gives you the real-world advice film schools leave out.
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