Nitecrawlers Timeline

As mentioned previously, Kevin and I have decided to take a step back to better educate ourselves on the producing front, before resuming work on the second draft of the script. This new timeline structure reflects what we've learned in Suzanne's workshop, with our own personal touch. Her workshop helped tremendously, especially after going back and looking at our previous timeline of events. Extremely ass-backwards! We'll begin to fill in sections of our timeline in more detail once we actually hit each phase. But, for now, a few things to note:

First, once we finish our final draft we'll consult with a line producer to help verify that our budget is doable, based upon what we are attempting to accomplish on paper. We'll then amend the script according to his numbers (if need be), until we are absolutely certain we have a $200,000 film.

We've also worked in a Marketing section into our timeline. I wrote previously about the transmedia model, and how we are going to leverage other mediums to help raise awareness for our film, even before cameras start rolling. We are going to establish an on-line presence by launching our website with exclusive content for fans. Our ideas will start to take life, as we brand our film in preparation for soliciting investors.

So, here is our new working timeline. I can now visual what 2012 will look like, and it is rapidly approaching!

Educate / Research / Network
March 2010 – May 2010

· Workshops
· SAG Guidelines
· Legal Contracts
· Distribution Models
· Financing Methods
· Marketing

Develop Final Script
June 2010 – Aug. 2010

· Conceptualize Villain
· Consult with Line Producer

Marketing
September 2010

· Launch Website
· Develop Marketing Initiatives
· Merchandising
· Fan Club
· Hire Concept Artist
· Write Comic Book series
· Hire Illustrator
· Hire Web Designer
· Social Media (Facebook, Myspace)
· Launch Website

Business Plan
Nov. 2010 – Dec. 2010

· Create Business Plan
· Hire Graphic Designer
· Create Investor Website
· Consult with Sales Agent

Form LLC
January 2011

Financing
January-June 2011

· Refine PPM
· Consult with lawyer re: PPM/SEC rules/risk language in packets
· Sales Presentations

Hire Line Producer / Discuss Budget & Schedule
Mid-June 2011

Soft Prep
July-Mid August 2011

Breakdown Services/Casting/Contracts
August 2011

Pre-Production
September 2011

Principal Photography
October 1-25 2011 (20 days total)

Post-Production
Nov. 2011 – Jan. 2012

- Mike