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The Sullivan Ballou Film Project Progress

SBFP Progress

Black= Done
Blue= Being Worked On
Brown= To Do

Here's a brief outline. When the book or when the filmmaker's diaries are ready, we'll let you know:-)

Development
  • Research and Write the Script.
  • Start looking for locations.
Pre-Production
  • Lock locations.
  • Get Crew and Cast.
  • Get equipment.
  • Buy insurance.
Production
  • Film it.
  • Fight the sun.
  • Wish you had more people, so much to do.
  • Leave very happy, despite the lessons learned.
Post-Production
  • Editing
  • Title Design
  • Sound Design
  • Pick-up Shots
    1. Music: Original Score, Original Songs, Pre-Recorded Music
    2. Snd F/X: Voice over, Adr, Foley, etc
    3. Mixing
  • Lab Work
    1. Negative Editing
    2. Sound track transferred
Distribution
  • Make copies.
  • Make promotional material.
  • Start press relations.
  • Worldwide film festivals.
  • Go on tour for our charities.