Marshall Laing School prompt for making a film

1. Making a Movie

2. What’s our Idea? We are story developers. We brainstorm We use graphic organizers We use thinking tools

3. We are Writers We develop a storyline We create plot We create believable characters

4. We are story editors We take our script and polish it.

5. We are Production Planners We create a shooting script We decide what resources we will need We choose people to be actors and production staff We create a timetable

6. We are Producers What do we need? Where do we get it? How long can we have it? How much will it cost? Do we need help? Where will we get it? How much will it cost? Who will do the jobs? Who will make sure everything is there that we need? What permissions do we need? What else do we need to think of?

7. We are the director Who is the crew? Who is my cast? Where is my script? How many places do I have to go to make my film? What is my budget? Do I need special effects? How long do I have?

8. We are Post Production How long do I have to edit? What programme is available? Do I need to add foley sound? Is there a sound track? Who tells me what the titles and credits are? What do I download the final film to?

9. We are – Distributors Marketers Critics Fans