From Zero to Short Film

Episode 4: The Pre-Production Process Part 3

On today’s episode, I finally get to the end of the pre-production process! Holy shit, we’ve done it! Location scouting, logistics, scheduling shoot days, the pre-production binder, crafty, production design, and rehearsal.  Also some whingeing about my current creative struggles. Then extended whingeing about Dominique slapping me in the face with a fish.  Stay tuned for episode 5 where we start discussing production of your short film. Giant Compendium of Filmmaker Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing] Have questions or feedback? Hit me up on Instagram! @theroguerogers [https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/] or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977] Or email me at pod@bigcovenenergyfilms.com Support us at Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/FZTSF/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/FZTSF/membership] Complete banger of a theme song created and performed by me, Betty P. Rogers.   Make art. Save lives.  Cheers! Betty

Episode 3 - Pre-Production Part 2 + Berserker Lotus Talks Acting

On this episode, I discuss how I sourced my props and costumes and the process for hiring cast and crew. I also speak with actor Berserker Lotus who played Shawna in Insanity in 5 Acts about what it’s like being on an indie film set from the actor’s POV, sequel potential, and being haunted by sexist ghosts. Have questions or feedback? Hit me up on Instagram! Check out Lotus’s Instagram: @berserkerlotus And her book of poetry, Cryptic Dreams in Verses:  http://bit.ly/4tGt9Cv Resources: No Film School article about pre-production https://nofilmschool.com/pre-production-in-film [https://nofilmschool.com/pre-production-in-film] StudioBinder Script Breakdown article + template https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/free-script-breakdown-sheet/ [https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/free-script-breakdown-sheet/] Insanity in 5 Acts Script Breakdown https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qb0OJZmomFjhk1BI3beqpIWIZX91zcmpZQTfIYOfX3g/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qb0OJZmomFjhk1BI3beqpIWIZX91zcmpZQTfIYOfX3g/edit?usp=sharing] Hiring Crew Bill’s redacted contract https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhlnI5dSAW1KwWEKTgxtpzNksUkW9D2J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115664374527519287546&rtpof=true&sd=true [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EhlnI5dSAW1KwWEKTgxtpzNksUkW9D2J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115664374527519287546&rtpof=true&sd=true] StudioBinder article with crew contract template https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/mastering-the-crew-deal-memo-with-free-template/ [https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/mastering-the-crew-deal-memo-with-free-template/] StudioBinder article about hiring crew https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-find-film-crew/ [https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/how-to-find-film-crew/] Hiring Cast Document with links to the casting resources because I’ve gone completely over on my character allowance for the show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IpPmrTHAFCeKHFwaD3PJZzZWOcdqmVDX7ougqPRVeH4/edit?usp=sharing Giant Compendium of Filmmaker Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H1KQYy7mNTOakRO0h0R2aVSxiSGqLY7kQ4xtuSTK8Ps/edit?usp=sharing] Have questions or feedback? Hit me up on Instagram! @theroguerogers [https://www.instagram.com/theroguerogers/] or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559951550977] Or email me at pod@bigcovenenergyfilms.com Support us at Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/FZTSF/membership [https://www.patreon.com/c/FZTSF/membership] Complete banger of a theme song created and performed by me, Betty P. Rogers.   Make art. Save lives.  Cheers! Betty