Part Two Preproduction Flashcards
Who said “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown”?
HP Lovecraft
What is the name of the platform for professional equity based investment projects in film?
Www.filmfunder.com
What are the six popular crowdfunding platforms for indie films?
Kickstarter, Indiegogo, seedandspark, indiecrowdfunder, pozible, and fundrazr
What is an anamorphic attachment?
An anamorphic attachment is a type of lens adapter used in film production to give standard spherical lenses anamorphic characteristics. It attaches to the front or rear of a regular lens and optically squeezes the image horizontally, allowing filmmakers to achieve the widescreen anamorphic look without using dedicated anamorphic lenses.
What is the name of the first film shot on an iPhone to get a theatrical run and what was the name of the filmmaker?
Tangerine (2015) and Sean Baker
True or false when making a film, you should get an individual production account for that film?
True, you must make sure to set up a separate bank account for your production funds. This includes getting business checks, credit cards, ATM cards and a personalized banker.
True or false it is a good idea to add workers compensation to your insurance policy as an incentive for crewmembers to know that they will be covered if anything happens?
True
What does it mean to lock in number a script?
In film production, locking and numbering a script means finalizing the script for production and assigning scene numbers to ensure consistency in planning, shooting, and post-production.
True or false scene numbers remain fixed once set?
True. These numbers remain fixed even if scenes are cut or new ones are added (e.g., a new scene between 12 and 13 would be numbered 12A)
True or false tagging is an important part of script breakdown?
True
True or false current versions of final draft now have tagging built in and do not require a separate application?
True
When reading a revised script, how do you identify the revisions?
The revisions are marked with * asterisks in the right hand margins of the revised pages.
True or false scripts with multiple revisions are often colour-coded so that the pages are easily identifiable?
True
True or false if you are looking for a good one time purchase film budgeting tool gorilla budgeting is probably your best choice?
That shit is no longer true true bitches. As of February 2025, they move to a subscription model.
Now that gorilla budgeting has moved to a subscription model if you want a good one time purchase software, what would that be as an alternative?
Showbiz Budgeting offers a one-time purchase option at $399, providing robust budgeting tools suitable for various production sizes.
When negotiating rates for cast and crew what is the best way to set up for budgeting ease?
Flat fees
True or false you must make sure you always have cash on set?
True. You will need it for a variety of things like running to the store or even compensating locals to keep quiet while you shoot sound
A first shooting day should always be what?
Easy so the crew members can adjust to one another.
Why does Draven feel that split days on set work best?
With a 12 hour day if you schedule your shooting from noon to midnight, you get both day and night opportunity and also you are able to avoid those 5 AM call times.
True or false if you want to save money scheduling is the key to maximizing your productivity and budget?
True
What’s the minimum amount of turnaround time for your casting crew?
12 hours
Went shooting outside what is important to have in place?
The weather back up plan you should be checking weather updates each and every day of the shoot.
What does Draven recommend as a colour coating key for script shoot scheduling?
White strip a day interior scene yellow strip a day exterior scene green strip a night exterior scene blue strip a night interior scene.
What was Stephen King’s best selling horror novel?
The stand (1994)
Who is Mick Garris?
Mick Garris is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and author, best known for his work in the horror genre. He has a long history of adapting Stephen King’s works for television and is recognized for his contributions to horror anthologies and TV miniseries.
What does Garris say is his philosophy in relation to horror?
That great horror is great drama plus. It’s a drama amplified. The most potent story is based in reality.
Alfred Hitchcock says that 75% of directing boils down to this one thing what is it?
Casting
Who said “do you love the art in yourself, or yourself in the art?”
Stanislavski
True or false Steven Spielberg shot duel (1971) in just 10 days?
True
True or false Sydney Lumet came in three weeks ahead of schedule on the shooting of Serpico (1973)?
True
True or false David DeCoteau strongly believes that the most important part of reproduction is a creation of a shot list and storyboard?
False. He never does a shot list or storyboard unless he knows the producer wants to shoot an VFX scene and needs to get a quote from a VFX vendor.
Roughly how many films were submitted to the Sundance Festival in 2024, out of those submissions how many were featured films?
In 2024, the Sundance Film Festival received 17,435 total submissions from 153 countries, including 4,410 feature-length films—1,679 from the U.S. and 2,741 international. 
Which category did Tangerine (2015) appear in at Sundance?
Next
At the Sundance film Festival what does the NEXT category focus on?
Focuses on bold, forward-thinking storytelling. Typically features low-budget, independent films with a strong creative vision. Emphasizes innovation in storytelling, filmmaking techniques, or themes. Often includes fresh voices, first-time filmmakers, or experimental narratives.
At Sundance film festival what does the midnight category focus on?
Showcases horror, thriller, genre-bending, and unconventional films. Often includes supernatural elements, extreme violence, dark humor, or cult-film appeal. Films range from psychological horror to offbeat sci-fi to absurdist comedies. Targets audiences who enjoy edgy, shocking, or provocative cinema.
Who said “you could heave a brick out of the window and hit 10 actors who could play my parts. I just happen to be on the right corner at the right time.”
Boris Karloff
What does Draven say is the most important part of your Indie horror production?
Casting!!
What are breakdowns?
Breakdowns are a detailed summary of each role your casting.
What is included in the breakdown?
A summary of the films plot, a descriptive bio of the character.
What does Draven say is important in regards to the location that you are conducting your castings from?
It should never be your house or a public coffee shop somewhere that is not safe for the actors. Casting should be done from an office that has water a reception area and restrooms.
Define 1970s exploitation cinema.
Exploitation cinema refers to a style of low-budget filmmaking that became especially popular in the 1970s, characterized by sensationalized content designed to “exploit” shocking, controversial, or taboo subject matter to attract audiences. These films often relied on graphic violence, nudity, sex, drugs, and extreme themes to stand out in a crowded market, particularly at grindhouse theaters and drive-ins.
What is Grindhouse theater?
A Grindhouse theater was a type of low-budget movie theater, popular from the 1960s through the early 1980s, that specialized in showing exploitation films, B-movies, and other sensationalized content. These theaters were often located in urban areas, particularly in rundown districts, and catered to audiences looking for cheap, shocking, and unconventional entertainment.
During the casting phase when you get to hiring the actors after callbacks what is an important consideration at this stage that is often forgotten?
Does the actor have any dietary considerations that need to be given thought to with respect to the craft truck.
What is the table read?
A table read is the first meeting of all actors in the cast it’s a perfect time for everybody to socialize get contact information and discuss the film in more detail.
Draven recommends doing a make up test before you hire an actor what is he concerned about here?
By doing a make up test if there’s going to be any special effects make up you can ask the actor and determine if they have any allergies to latex or other types of make up being used.
What does it mean when an actor hits their mark?
When an actor “hits their mark,” it means they successfully move to and stand on a specific spot on set that has been predetermined for a shot. This mark is usually indicated by tape, chalk, or another subtle cue on the floor.
John D Lemay uses two words that begin with the letter C when describing what is important to him when working with the director what are those words?
Communication and collaboration.
Actress Debbie Rochon describes horror films as action movies and as a result what does she believe every production MUST have?
Insurance
Finish this quote from Debbie Rochon about what a set must have. “I don’t require much, but if a set doesn’t have…”
“Coffee, water, and a little craft services, then they really shouldn’t be making a movie.”
What does the acronym UPM stand for?
Unit production manager
What is a deal memo?
A deal memo in film production is a short-form contract that outlines the key terms of employment or engagement between a production company and a cast or crew member.
What are the 9 elements of a deal memo?
Names & Roles – The names of the production company and the individual, along with their job title (e.g., Director of Photography, Production Assistant, Actor).
• Compensation – Salary, daily/weekly rate, deferred payment, or any bonuses.
• Dates of Engagement – Start and end dates of work.
• Work Conditions – Expected hours, overtime policies, union status (if applicable).
• Credit – How the individual will be credited in the final project.
• Perks & Expenses – Per diems, accommodations, meals, travel reimbursement.
• Ownership & Rights – Who owns the work created (usually the production company).
• Confidentiality & NDAs – Any restrictions on sharing details about the production.
• Termination Clause – Conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement.
Of the 12 websites for finding crew and film jobs listed on page 109 of Draven’s book how many of these have survived since publishing?
5
