UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE STAGES OF FILM PRODUCTION. (THE PRODUCTION PROCESS) BY OBI HART OKEKE (ANMD)

UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE STAGES OF FILM PRODUCTION. (THE PRODUCTION PROCESS) BY OBI HART OKEKE  (ANMD)

As a FilmMaker trying to produce a job, you must firstly understand the five fundamental stages of Film Production. 

Film production is created into 5 Phases.

1; Development

2; Pre Production

3; Production

4; Post Production

5; Distribution.

But here in this part of the world (Nigeria) Film Productions are usually  based on this 3 Major phases. Which are;

1; Pre Production Stage.

2; Production Stage 

3; Post Production Stage.

I will basically talk on those 3 Phases because of the area  we find ourselves and not to engage in any likely Argument by some Producers here in Nigeria, that were only taught about the 3 Phases of Film Production. 

Who is a Filmmaker?

Another word for a Filmmaker is a producer.

A producer is a person who oversees Film Production, either employed by a production company or working independently.

A producer plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, employing the Director, editing and arranging financing.

What a producer do?

1; A film begins and ends with the producer.

2; Raise the Money for the job.

3; Hire a Director.

4; oversees Pre- Production to the post Production.

Let's get back to the 3 Phases of Film Production here in Nigeria.

1;Pre Production- Where scripts are amended, budgets are adjusted, Actors are casted, location, crew.

2; Production- This is stage where the vehicle hits the road. Where the main job is shot.

3; Post Production- This is the stage where the footage is edited, sound mixed, effects added, soundtrack, Etc.

Tips on Producing.

1; Creative Thinking

2; Time Management

3; Problem solving.

4; Leadership

5; Finance and Budget planning.

Director, Obi Hart Okeke (ANMD)

Is a Seasoned Actor, Producer and Director. 

Registered with the Association Of Nigeria Movie Directors (ANMD)