FES Producer Guide / 1. FES Overview & Setup / 1. Production & Post Setup

09. Pre-Production Paperwork

PRE-PRODUCTION PAPERWORK

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT PAPERWORK 

During pre-production, the following paperwork must be issued. The FES Production team will provide the appropriate distribution list for Studio and Network stakeholders. 

  • Cast list
  • Confidential cast list
  • Script Revisions
  • Script Clearance Reports
  • Crew & Vendor Contact list
  • Production and Post calendar
  • Prep Schedule
    • Use template provided in INSERT LINK HERE TO A10.2
  • Shooting schedule & DOODs
  • Daily Wrap Report
    • Use template provided in INSERT LINK HERE TO A10.1

POST-PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT PAPERWORK

Before day one of principal photography, Post Producers are responsible for creating and distributing the following documents. 

  • Post Contact List
    • Contact list to include office location, post staff, editors, show music team, VFX team, and post vendors. A template is available here. INSERT APPENDICES LINK HERE TO A11.11.5.
  • For series, Post-Production “milestone” schedule which will be provided by the FES Post Executive
    • Include the following information and update/distribute periodically as Producers schedule adjusts:
      • episode number (if applicable)
      • shoot dates
      • editor cut
      • director cut
      • producer cut
      • studio/network cut
      • lock date
      • mix
      • final delivery