Production Of Distribution And Exhibition (Keerthana Rajakulasingam)

The Film Making Business:

1. The Idea- Someone comes up with an idea.
2. Development Finance- The rough idea is turned into a final script ready for production.
3. Script Development- The finished script is delivered to the producer and financiers. 
4. Packaging- The director and producer decide how they want to film it and who will help them.
5. Financing- The producer secures enough funding so that the film is made to the highest possible standard. 
6. Pre-Production- The full cast and crew are hired. Detailed preparations for the shoot begins. 
7. The Shoot- The film is being shot.
8. Post Production- Usually starts during the shoot. As soon as the first 'RUSHES'- raw footage and sound are available. 
9. Sales- The producer finds a distributor. 
10. Marketing- The distributors plan their strategy and begin to market it.
11. Exhibition- Cinema exhibition is the primary channel for films to reach their audiences. Box office success equals financial success. 

Distribution- Is when a product is released, so it can be viewed in cinemas. This Is done after the full marketing process.