The E.L.F. of Production

PRODUCING

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The E.L.F. of Production

Enemies

Limitations

Friends

PRODUCING

of all type of Productions…

All types of production face the E.L.F. of production.

As a producer, you must be able to address each one, understand, resolve or overcome each type.

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The Enemies

of Production

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Enemies of Production: Time. Schedules & deadlines Production Calendars Weekly Call Sheets Daily Call Sheets Mass Informational Emails Text Messaging

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Enemies of Production: Time.

Lack of Professionalism. Terminate Re-hire another person to

support the weaker team member

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Enemies of Production: Time.

Lack of Professionalism.

Murphy’s Law. Back-up plans Plan B or even Plan C Use deposits on location or

other items

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The Limitations

of Production

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Limitations of Production: Finance. Create a Budget and stick with it Fundraisers

Grants, Merchandise & Special Events Find more investors Crowd Sourcing

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Limitations of Production:

Finance.

Equipment. Utilize to the best of its ability Create a production that reflects the

equipment available

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The Friends

of Production

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Friends of Production: Resourcefulness. Network sources outside film community Tap into individuals or organizations whom

support the arts

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Friends of Production: Resourcefulness.

Professionalism. Crew/talent/team go above and beyond job titles They meld art, creativity, and professionalism

together in a working environment

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Friends of Production: Resourcefulness.Professionalism. Creative problem solving. How quickly can you deduce

the answer to the problems during production?

Even a wrong answer can show us the right answer!!

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Friends of Production: Resourcefulness.

Professionalism.

Creative problem solving.

The Studio The studio (Full Sail) is here to help Any studio producing a film, should always be

there to support it

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CLIENT PROJECT

The Client Project

Review & Discuss

(Close laptops now and keep them close during remainder of the viewing and feedback.)

DISCUSSION TOPICS

What was your biggest challenge? Locations? Equipment? Length of the production (Time Management) Length of pre-production (Time Management)

The Team What did the crew (individuals) contribute? What would you improve about your performance?

CLIENT PROJECT

The Viewing

The ProducerStory Ideas and a Plan B or CEquipmentChallenges/ProblemsSuccesses

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