1.
Ensure that EVERYONE is on-board and aware – Before
a single minute of footage is shot, and a page of script is thrown away,
everyone should have an idea of what their role is in relation to your movie,
in addition to what your film is about and what your overall vision for the
film is.
2.
Make sure you have enough money/battery life on your phone – On the
day of a film shoot, the last thing you want to worry about is where your cast
and crew members are. And in Trinidad & Tobago, it’s HIGHLY possible that
someone will – whether intentionally or unintentionally – show up late. If your
film shoot begins at a particular time, make sure to message or call your cast
and crew members at least 3-4 hours in advance. That way, the possibility of
everyone arriving in time for the shoot will be greater than starting the shoot
late because someone was either stuck in traffic or experienced difficulty
getting transport to go to the film set.
3.
Know how to cook or know someone who can – On a
film set, we may feel like robots. But at the end of the day, or after 12 p.m.,
we’re reminded of our humanity by the growling of our stomachs. Without the
promise of food, a hungry cast and crew becomes more and more angry with every
passing minute. If you don’t want to buy chicken-n-chips or doubles for your
team, have a pot of food prepared for them to eat during lunch break. If you’re
not a good cook (regardless of how much salt you put into your food), or you
can’t cook at all, get your mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, neighbour or
even your father (if he has time, of course) to cook for you. You’ll save time
and money, both of which can be invested into your project.
4.
Rehearse before the shoot – Nothing slows down a day
of filming than reminding actors of their lines, subtext behind their lines,
character motivations, etc. Before the actual day of shooting, or at least an
hour or two before the film shoot begins, do a quick rehearsal of all the
scenes to be shot with your cast. Don’t spoon-feed them however. They should
have some knowledge of what their character is supposed to do before you even
yell “Action”.
5.
Assemble the right cast and crew – Before
you even place the camera on a tripod, find people that are skilled, resourceful,
quick-thinking, passionate about their craft, and determined to work as hard as
possible to make your film as good as it can be.
6.
For the rest of the list, learn more here at Diamond Films Limited
:- http://diamondfilmsltd.com/10-essential-tips-for-trinidad-and-tobago-filmmakers/
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