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Breaking Down the Script
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Once the script is complete and you enter the pre-production phase, the first step is to break down the script to determine your movie’s budget and schedule. Hollywood 1st Assistant Director Matthew Feitshans and Hollywood Director Jason J. Tomaric walk you through every step of the process.

Learn how to line the script, create scene breakdown forms, how to build your production bible and set the stage for an on-time, on-budget production.

This is the second module in a series of six modules that teach the scheduling and budgeting process. The following modules are:

  • Introduction to Pre-Production
  • Breaking Down the Script
  • Budgeting the Movie
  • Scheduling part 1
  • Scheduling part 2
  • Insurance

This is a Masters Series Module
This module covers advanced topics pertaining to this subject matter.

This module contains
  • 15:22 video that walks you though every step of how to break down a script
  • Download a supplemental production guide that walks you through the breakdown process
  • Download a sample of a script that has been lined
  • Download a sample breakdown sheet from the script
  • Download a blank breakdown sheet for your own use
Learn
  • Why is breaking down the script important?
  • How do you line the script?
  • How do you break down each scene?
  • What forms do you need to break down a script?
  • How do you track changes as the script changes?
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"Jason proves that top-notch production values are within the reach of anyone who has ever dreamt of making his own movie. You’ll learn far more about filmmaking with this practical, thorough and meticulously organized DVD set than you ever will watching "Project Greenlight." Jason knows what he’s talking about, because he’s actually done it!"

- Steve Skrovan, Executive Producer, "Everybody Loves Raymond"

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Related Modules

Scheduling part 2
Budgeting the Movie
Scheduling part 1
Introduction to Pre-Production