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1. Audio/Sound Director

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The final piece of sound design in which you adjust the volume levels, place the sound effects in the proper place, and adjust the music tracks as needed (The mixer will also eliminate any remaining unnecessary or stray sounds.)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your production

2. Above-the-line

The final piece of sound design in which you adjust the volume levels, place the sound effects in the proper place, and adjust the music tracks as needed (The mixer will also eliminate any remaining unnecessary or stray sounds.)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

3. Producers

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe final piece of sound design in which you adjust the volume levels, place the sound effects in the proper place, and adjust the music tracks as needed (The mixer will also eliminate any remaining unnecessary or stray sounds.)

4. Sound Mix

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The final piece of sound design in which you adjust the volume levels, place the sound effects in the proper place, and adjust the music tracks as needed (The mixer will also eliminate any remaining unnecessary or stray sounds.)Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

5. Social Media Marketing

The use of social media platforms and websites to promote a filmTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

6. Production Plan

The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe estimated time frame for completing the project, including dates for each stage of productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

7. Logline

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionA few short sentences summarizing the premiseThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

8. Talent Release

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionA document that grants permission to use one’s likeness, name, and photograph in a production (For children under 16, the release must be signed by a parent or guardian.)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

9. Act 3

(resolution) One to three paragraphs that lead to the final conflict and eventually resolve it in some wayThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

10. Title

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe first impression to potential producers (Be sure your title relays a clear idea of your story concept. It should arouse one’s curiosity and make them anxious to hear more.)The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

11. Financial Plan

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionStrategies for financing the film including the budget, the genre, the director and cast, type of story, and the relationships and track record of the production team; includes financial risk factors and potential return on investment (ROI)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

12. Executive Summary (Project Summary)

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionAn overview of the project and the production company, including the company’s mission, the type of project, project logline, production team, target market, distribution strategy, etc.

13. Online Advertising

The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionIncludes email marketing, search engine marketing (SEM), social media marketing, many types of display advertising, and mobile advertising (Display advertising includes web banners, native ads, social ads, discovery ads, and more.)The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

14. One-sheet

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)A condensed version of your treatment or pitch that can be left with the executives on your way out

15. Pilot Script

The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)A complete script for the first episode of your series; could be presented at a pitch meetingTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your production

16. Post-Production

The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processFinal phase of production; takes place after all production has wrapped and editing beginsTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

17. Project Team

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processPart of the business plan that includes resumes of the producer and her/his production team and their contribution to each aspect of the project, including the business aspects of development, production, content licensing, distribution, and ancillary transactions

18. Plot Summary

The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionA descriptive summary of your story which should include who, what, when, where, and whyThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

19. Demographics

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processIncludes an audience’s age, gender, education, marital status, race, religion, etc.The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

20. Directors Guild of America (DGA)

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)An organization that represents the creative and economic rights of the director and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports, and new mediaThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

21. Traditional Marketing

Marketing that is not done onlineThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

22. Email Marketing

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe most efficient and direct way to reach customers with information; must be engaging, relevant, informative, and entertainingThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

23. Epilogue

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processThe final paragraph of your treatment in which the narrative is wrapped upThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)

24. Grassroots Campaign

Team People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)The people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the processA strategy where filmmakers create content to reach a specific audience; a campaign that derives its power from the people

25. Writers

The person who designs and oversees all aspects of sound and audio during the production; also schedules all audio components produced in the studio (Foley, sound effects, ADR)People who create the dialog for the actors and the action for each scene; must be aware of continuity, transitions, logical sequences, and crafting an interesting storyTeam People who are not a part of the hands-on production of a project; guide the behind-the-scenes aspects of your productionThe people responsible for managing production from pre-production to distribution; work on the production schedule and the budget, and coordinate all facets of the process

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