¿ Formulate and prepare written script for production.

 ¿ List and describe all aspects necessary for pre-production.

 ¿ Identify and label the pre-production and production team and their jobs.

 ¿ Demonstrate ability to schedule and budget film project.

 ¿ Analyze and identify the components of the script for story, character, and structure.

 ¿ Predict and discuss possible problems in advance of production.

 ¿ Compare and rank vendors for production.

 ¿ Assess and select cast and crew for production.

 ¿ Plan, create, and complete pre-production binder.

 I. Characteristics of a Good Short Film

 a.        Generating Ideas

 b.        Pitches

 II.       Industry Relationships

 a.        Vendors

 b.        Crew

 III.       Clearances and Releases

 a.        Locations

 b.        Product Placement

 c.        Music

 IV.       Preproduction

 a.        What Is Preproduction?

 b.        Who Does What/Crew Information Sheets

 c.        Pre-Production Schedule

 d.        Traveling Production Kit

 V.       Production Accounting

 a.        The Budget

 VI.       The Schedule

 a.        Lining the Script

 b.        Breakdowns

 c.        Day-Out-Of-Days

 d.        Call Sheets

 e.        Production Reports

 VII.       Deal Memos

 a.        Cast, Crew, Writers, Deal Memos

 VIII.       Insurance Requirements

 a.        General Liability

 b.        Workers¿ Comp

 IX.       Talent and Extras

 a.        Agencies

 b.        Workweek/Rest Periods

 c.        Employment of Minors

 X.       Locations and Permits

 a.        Location Agreements and Permits

 b.        Filmmakers Code of Conduct

 XI.       Safety

 a.        Safety Training and Meetings

 b.        Safety Bulletins

 XII.       Unions and Guilds

 a.        SAG

 XIII.       Effects and Post Production

 XIV.       Wrap, Industry Survival