Film Development Timeline

Idea

This is the initial stage of a film, where the Writer or Director creates an idea for a potential film.

Development Finance

Once the idea of the film has been established, the Writer/Director will pitch the idea to possible investors, who then judging by the potential for success will then give the Writer/Director the funds required for the development of the film, such as the writing of the script.

Script Development

This is when the script for the film is developed and finalised. A general insight to the plot of the film will also be required to give the possible financers a better idea as to what the film is about.

Packaging Moment

Within this stage the genres of the film will be established, as well as details on the potential cast for the film. Any possible merchandising available from the film will also listed here in order to enhance the chance of a large financer investing in the film.

Financing

Once the film has gained its key investors, the financing of the film will have to be set, this includes the budget for actually creating the film, as well as completion bonds which is a form of insurance that covers the film in the event of it not being completed, and the investors money lost.

Pre-Production

This is the section of production that takes care of the preparation to the actually shoot of the film. It includes things such as selecting the cast, set and costume design (props also) and the storyboarding of the film

The Shoot

The section of a films production dedicated to the actual filming.

 Post Production

Once the film has been shot, special effects will then be edited in along with non diegetic sound such as soundtracks and further special effects.

 Getting a distributor

Now that the film is complete, it is essential that a distributor is found, so it can finally be released (distributed) and then hopefully the film be successful with the hope of generating a profit for all parties involved.