Pre-Production

 Pre-production:

Pre-production is the backbone of every successful film. It includes your story, script, story boarding, one-liner, budgeting, scheduling, cast and crew, rehearsals, and location recce.

• One liner :

The story follows a ruthless killer’s world flips when, moments before taking another life, he collapses and awakens in the body of his intended victim, forcing him to confront his own actions and the fragility of life from a perspective he never expected over and over again.

• Script:

• Screenplay:

• Mood Board:

This story mood board reflects the whole story element each and every picture used carries a connection to the film as each of these images were found with full dedication and spending time on different app like pintrest etc. if it is the looped image or they looped clock they all indicate towards the loop effect of the opening brief or the the end with a question mark image signaling towards the point is this really the end.

• Storyboarding:
  
  
• Budgeting:

The attachment showcases a budgeting spreadsheet created in Google Sheets for the project. The budget is divided into different categories, including equipment, props, food, and transportation, with respective costs mentioned in PKR (Pakistani Rupees). The equipment section includes essential filming tools such as a mobile phone (60,000 PKR), a tripod stand (2,000 PKR), a microphone (1,500 PKR), a ring light (2,000 PKR), and a ring light stand. The total cost for equipment amounts to 65,500 PKR, which is the largest portion of the budget. The props section covers additional items needed for the shoot, including ropes (1,000 PKR), printed papers (800 PKR), printed photos (700 PKR), and knives (500 PKR), bringing the total prop cost to 3,000 PKR. The onset eating category accounts for food expenses, which include pizzas (2,000 PKR) and water bottles (300 PKR), totalling 2,300 PKR. The transportation cost is limited to a cab expense of 1,000 PKR. Adding up all the categories, the grand total for the project stands at 71,800 PKR. What is the need for a budgeting sheet? Creating a budgeting sheet is essential for effectively managing project expenses, ensuring that every cost is accounted for, and preventing overspending. It helps in financial planning, cost control, and resource allocation, making sure that funds are used efficiently. A well-structured budget also enables teams to track expenses in real time, make necessary adjustments, and allocate money where it is needed the most. In video production, where multiple elements like equipment, props, and transportation contribute to overall costs, a budgeting sheet acts as a guideline to avoid unexpected financial burdens and maintain a smooth workflow.

• Scheduling:

This is a time-to-time update of our journey from pre-production to post-production.

This attachment shows a production timeline for a film or video project, detailing different stages of production, their respective dates, and a brief summary of each phase. Breakdown of the production schedule, Script Session (1st November), The cast and crew meet for script reading to understand their characters and roles.Casting and Rehearsals (2nd- 4th November), finalising the cast and preparing them for their roles. On-Site Shooting (5th-7th November), Capturing scenes at key locations essential for the story’s setting. Initial Filming (9th-12th November), shooting important scenes to establish main locations and the visual style of the film.Wrap-Up of Filming (19th-21st November), Completing all filming activities on location.Post-Production Phase (21st-30th November), starting the editing process, applying visual effects, and designing sound to enhance the film.Premiere Announcement (1st December), Revealing the film’s release date, screening details, and promotional plans. A structured timeline also ensures that deadlines are met, making it easier to plan for the film’s release, promotional activities, and distribution. Without proper scheduling, a production can face disorganisation, budget overruns, and missed deadlines, ultimately affecting the quality of the final product. In conclusion, effective scheduling is essential for a successful film or video project as it keeps everything organised, cost-effective, and on track while ensuring a high-quality outcome.

• Auditions for Casting :

I think casting is one of the toughest things in making a film, as if to find someone who would be perfect for the role in your or other diverse thoughts as the person would be able to portray the main lead, the protagonist or the antagonist. To handle this situation and my crew members held an audition on our campus, at the Crescent College, the auditions were held in the common room, on the 4th of November. We had already pasted an audition pamphlet on the notice board for fellow students to participate. A lot of them give auditions, some of them are listed below.

This is me and my crew auditioning fellow students from the campus.

This is Ahmad Sagheer he auditioned for the role of the antagonist, no doubt his audition was great but there were some flaws and we also felled that he wasn't capable of portraying the role.

This is Afnan he auditioned for the role of  the protagonist, which was quite a simple role. Afnan did a great job but his looks and way of speaking didn't match the image of the character we had in mind and unfortunately, he couldn't get the role.

• Finalized Cast:

After all the failed auditions we come to conclusion, of taking this important task in our bare hands as we know the worth and effort that we putted in this project should not get wasted so the finalized cast according to the characters in the opening brief.

1. Abdul Rehman (me):

I am playing the character who's at the start is shown as the antagonist but is really the protagonist.

Character profile:

A man stuck in the cycle of stressful dream, in which he kills people but really is the one who is really the innocent one stuck in a trap.

we ultimately didn't name the character as the character name wasn't that much important rather than the trauma he is passing through.

Character Mood Board:

                                      

       

2. Umar Ahsan:

he will be portraying the role of the protagonist but revealed to be the antagonist.

Character profile:

A man at first is captured by the antagonist, how we think is dead, but revealed to be the real master mind behind all the ups and downs.

similarly, not to name the characters had also a reason of keeping the essence of mystery.

Character Mood Board:

• Location Recce:

Prepared by: Abdul Rehman                                             Date: 5 November 2024 

Location details: The opening brief was shot at my friend Mohid’s fathers office.

Reason for shoot: This location was chosen to complete the main project, the opening brief.

Location name:  CAMB

Location address: Center for Applied Molecular Biology, near Punjab University, Lahore 

Location access/permission: yes, permission was taken 

Why this location? 

The ambiance, the creepiness vibe and the furniture and it being close to everyone’s house was one of the main reason.

Changes done to the location: There were some changes done to the location in order to make it as perfect as possible.

Transportation: Through cab

Electricity: Yes

Windows: no

Possible shots: Mid shots, Close up shots, Wide angle shots Etc.

Availability: Yes

Rehearsals:

These are some of the BTS from the set of me and my co star (umar ahsan) rehearsing before the main shoot: