- Wawawaw Studios
The Production Plan
Updated: Apr 10, 2019
The following is the proposed production plan for The Busker Bus.

Development (2-3 Weeks)
Fully develop the shooting locations plan
Complete preliminary shooting schedule
Complete preliminary budget
Secure preliminary crew commitments
Secure preliminary host commitments
Secure project funding
Purchase bus for refurbishing
Pre-Production (3-4 Weeks)
Set up production office and accounting department
Final host casting
Inform major and mini-major distributors of production status and establish
tracking procedures
Hire complete production team and crew
Adjust and finalize production schedule and budget
Complete all production design planning
Book all equipment according to schedule
Complete the bus refurbishing
Complete American contracting, and permitting requirements
Engage music licensing and pre-recording
Book all travel arrangements according to schedule and agreements
Principal Photography (12-16 Weeks)
Engage in all activities involving picture and field sound acquisition
Schedule and execute any needed pickup shots and/or reshoots
Wrap all outstanding business issues and ensure documentation is complete
Finalize all accounting for audit
Finalize, document, and backup all creative assets for post-production
Post-Production (8-10 Weeks)
Complete editorial of film
Engage music scoring and record score
Engage sound design including all Foley and looping activities
Complete all digital effects and color correction
Schedule and execute test screenings and collect data appropriately
Make adjustments to final edit based on test screening data
Mix and master final sound and picture for Dolby mix and/or THX Digital
Master
Complete all deliverables for domestic and foreign release including sound,
music, trailer, print (film and digital), DVD, publicity, and legal requirements
Marketing and Distribution (Varies)
Fully engage in all market-focused film festivals
Schedule screening for distributors in domestic and foreign markets
Schedule screenings for leadership of special interest groups
Contingent on major distributor interest, engage self-distributor plan (See
Marketing and Release Strategies)