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Script Breakdown and
Film Scheduling Services
Peter D. Marshall


Before you can create an accurate budget for your film, you need to break the script down and prepare a shooting schedule. This "one liner" enables you to generate a cast Day-Out-Of-Days, find out how many locations you have and discover the total number of "real" shooting days.

A properly designed shooting schedule is fundamental to your budgeting process. Without an experienced Assistant Director to prepare this board, you will create an unrealistic budget which will have a negative impact on your entire production.

I have worked in the Film and Television Industry for over 34 years - 22 years as a First Assistant Director. If you are interested in using my skills as an Assistant Director to break down your script and prepare a realistic film schedule for your project, these are the services I provide:

1) once I have received your script (hard copy or email), I will contact you to discuss the following production information:

  • total main unit shooting days
  • total second unit shooting days
  • production start date (shooting months)
  • main shooting location (city)
  • distant locations (cities, countries)
  • stage locations
  • practical locations
  • weather cover scenes
  • who are the lead actors
  • number of SAG actors
  • actor conflict dates
  • visual effects scenes
  • stunts scenes
  • Day-for-Night possibilities
  • shooting HD video or film
  • child actors, animals etc

2) I will number and breakdown the script
3) I will prepare a film schedule (one-liner) on Movie Magic
4) I will prepare an actor Day-Out-of-Days
5) I will email you the completed schedule in Movie Magic and in PDF
6) I will email you the Day-Out-of-Days in PDF
7) I will also supply sunrise/sunset tables for your city locations & dates
8) I will also email you my scheduling comments

To further discuss my services and my rates, please contact:

Peter D. Marshall
Email:
pdm@actioncutprint.com

Click Here to find out about my 2 day workshop,
"How to Design an Accurate Film Shooting Schedule"




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