Lights, Camera, Action: Film Production

Lights, Camera, Action: Film Production

Understanding the Production Process Year 9 Media Arts 60 minutes

What Do You Already Know?

Think about your favorite action movie How do you think it was made? What people were involved? What equipment might be needed?

The Five Stages of Film Production

Development Stage

Creating the story and script Securing funding and investors Obtaining rights and permissions Initial planning and concept development

Key Production Roles

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Role Assignment Activity

Form groups of 6 students Each person chooses a production role Discuss what your role involves Share one interesting fact about your role with the class

Critical Thinking Question

How do all these different roles work together to create an action sequence? Think about a car chase scene - what would each role contribute?

Responsible Media Practice

Respect copyright and intellectual property Consider cultural sensitivity in storytelling Ensure safety during production Think about the impact of your content on audiences