{"product_id":"the-art-of-pre-production-plan-your-project-the-right-way-before-starting-production","title":"The Art of Pre-Production - Plan Your Project The Right Way Before Starting Production","description":"\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to effectively execute your pre-production from a multi Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIt might not be the most glamorous, but pre-production is arguably the most important aspect of putting together a film. The crucial decisions you make and the team you build during this phase will determine the success of your production and ultimately, your film. But no matter what experience level you are at, pre-production can quickly become an overwhelming process. From hiring and budgeting to location scouting and scheduling there are always going to be a lot of plates you have to keep spinning. Yet approaching pre-production with a plan, with discipline, and with the appropriate knowledge will keep your film on track and even elevate it to a level you might not have previously thought possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eWhether you're filming a project for $1 million or $1,000, pre-production is the foundation to make sure your production goes smoothly. But with so many I’s to dot and T’s to cross, there are A LOT of traps and pitfalls you can fall into as a producer. That’s why it’s imperative you have a clear understanding of the work and challenges you have ahead of you and what you need to be aware of to ensure you can ultimately get your film made. So what exactly do you need to ensure gets done during this critical phase of your project? How can you build the best team possible and put together the resources you need without going over budget? Let’s dig in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Shane Stanley has worked in almost every capacity on and off the set with hit shows like ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT and SEINFELD and producing films like Sony Pictures’ GRIDIRON GANG a #1 box office hit starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. \u003c\/strong\u003eFor three years, Shane was Vice President of \u003cstrong\u003eSheen\/Michaels Entertainment\u003c\/strong\u003e where he produced several motion pictures starring \u003cstrong\u003eMarlon Brando, Mira Sorvino, Thomas Hayden Church, Donald Sutherland, Marisa Tomei, Sean Penn, John Travolta,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie and Martin Sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e. Shane recently released his book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat You Don’t Learn In Film School\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e which covers filmmaking from concept to delivery and has already landed on required reading lists at several universities across the country. Shane continues to produce and direct independent films of all levels, and just wrapped production on his latest action thriller BREAK EVEN.\u003cem\u003e Over the countless films he has produced, Shane has gotten pre-production down to a science and knows what it takes to prepare a film of any level.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, Shane will dig into his deep producing knowledge to break down the pre-production process and outline how you can best prepare for your own project.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shane will explain \u003cstrong\u003ehow to define your budget,\u003c\/strong\u003e including \u003cstrong\u003ewhere you should put most of your money towards\u003c\/strong\u003e and will dive into\u003cstrong\u003e crewing up\u003c\/strong\u003e, focusing on\u003cstrong\u003e the five most important members of your team\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to find the right fits for your project\u003c\/strong\u003e. He will next discuss the challenge of\u003cstrong\u003e finding locations\u003c\/strong\u003e, how to do so for cheap, and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to best communicate with property owners and take care of permits\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then Shane will give tips on \u003cstrong\u003ehow to schedule\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehow many shooting days\u003c\/strong\u003e you should plan for and \u003cstrong\u003ehow to adjust\u003c\/strong\u003e when things inevitably change. 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