Production Notes
First weeks of a small production company
How to test a production idea, pick sole trader or limited company status, and write a business plan a lender will actually read.
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Schedules, crew rhythms and practical decisions that keep a small film set moving.
Schedules, crew rhythms and practical decisions that keep a small film set moving. Read the notes in order when you are planning a project, or jump into the decision that is closest to your next day on set.
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Grants and rates relief for a small Scottish firm
A practical look at Scottish public grants, small business bonus rates relief and where Inverclyde firms can ask for advice before spending their own money.
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Due diligence before a production deal
What a corporate due diligence check covers before a production deal, how companies and beneficial owners are verified, and what a reputation audit adds.
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Booking a reception room for a shoot day and wrap
How to choose and book a reception room for a shoot day and wrap party: capacity maths, floor plans, catering, parking, deposits and the questions to ask
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Build a shooting schedule that survives location reality
A practical way to build a film shooting schedule around weather, travel time and cast availability.
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Run a short film set with a small reliable crew
How to define roles, handoffs and safety checks when a short film is made with a compact crew.
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