Basics Of A Film Production Agreement

This is the second in a series of three blog posts. Our first post covers basics of an actor contract, and the third post covers the basics of a film distribution agreement. 

We often underestimate the time and effort that goes in to pre-production in the film-making process. During this time, producers determine the preliminary budget of the film, and the production and post-production schedule. Producers will hire the key department heads and begin the creative planning process. They will further refine the budget and schedule, obtain shooting permits, scout for and finalise shooting locations, hire crew and artists, secure rentals for props, undertake auditions and rehearsals prior to the start of filming.