Developing a film from "summary" of Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
A story about a man who is determined to rebuild his life by breaking away from the past and creating a new one. He embarks on a journey of personal growth, exploration and adventure, as he discovers himself in a foreign land.- It takes immense hard work and dedication to develop a film. From creative writing, to building the sets or planning the budget, no aspect of producing a movie can be under estimated.
- Post-production is an integral part of the process, and feedback from audiences is a priority in ensuring that the desired effect of the film is felt upon its release.
- Working with professionals in various aspects - from casting directors to lighting technicians, all require considerable pre-planning before any actual development begins.
- In order to ensure the best degree of quality control it is essential that the people creating the project have the necessary levels of experience for their assigned roles.
- After enjoying success at festivals and in cinemas, promoting and marketing the film is key to continuing its success.
- Once the general plan is set and the individuals needed are in place, it's important to properly manage everyone’s workflow to keep the production on schedule.
- During the shoot itself, shootings can often exceed anticipated durations, so it is good to build in some extra planned days as a fallback should cooking and crying scenes run over time!
