Development

=What does it mean if a film is "in development?"=

Development defined:
Before filming can begin and before planning can get started, a filmmaker must define their idea, the story and project they want to create.

Development includes:

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 * 1) Brainstorm and develop ideas
 * 2) Determining what actors and crew will be required
 * 3) Deciding who will direct the film
 * 4) Determining the market for the film (Will it be entered into SEVAs or some other competition or event?)
 * 5) Determining a schedule and budget
 * 6) Research content material related to the project
 * 7) Research visual and audio ideas for the project
 * 8) Research other videos, films, and works of art for ideas on the use of location to enhance the film's ideas, goals, and themes
 * 9) Research visual imagery from works of art and other videos and movies
 * 10) Research and develop ideas related to sound design from other videos, movies, and audio works
 * 11) Research ideas related to lighting from other videos, movies, and works of art
 * 12) Research ideas related to editing styles
 * 13) Pitch idea to instructor (and submit written materials for approval)
 * 14) Instructor approves or rejects idea and asks for clarifications or changes
 * 15) Writing (and rewriting) the script
 * 16) Submit script to instructor for approval
 * 17) Instructor approves or rejects ideas and asks for clarifications or changes
 * 18) Photograph and video "behind the scenes" footage of students at work in development and pre-production stages

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