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Pre-Production & Development
Every great shoot day is won in prep. We write, board, budget and schedule — and handle the casting, locations and permits — so the day itself runs like it was rehearsed.
What's included
Everything it takes, nothing it doesn't.
Scripts, storyboards, budgets, casting, locations and permits. Scoped to your budget, quoted as a fixed bid.
Scriptwriting & treatments
Concepts, scripts and director's treatments written for the screen.
Storyboards & shot lists
Illustrated boards, overhead diagrams and shot lists everyone can follow.
Budgeting & scheduling
Line-item budgets and stripboard schedules that hold up under pressure.
Casting
Breakdowns, sessions, callbacks and talent paperwork.
Location scouting
Photo scouts, tech scouts and owner agreements across Southern California.
Permits & insurance
FilmLA permits, certificates of insurance and safety planning.
How it runs
Four stages, no surprises.
- Develop
Concept, script and treatment.
- Visualize
Storyboards, references and shot lists.
- Organize
Budget, schedule, casting and locations.
- Lock
Permits, insurance and the production book.
Deliverables
What you walk away with
- Script / treatment
- Storyboards
- Budget & schedule
- Location package
- Production book & call sheets
A good fit for
Who we make this for
- Brands planning their own shoot
- Directors preparing a pitch
- Agencies needing line producing
- Teams new to video production
Aramayis understood the song before we finished explaining it. The video looks like it cost twice what we spent.
Pre-production FAQ
Common questions.
Serving Burbank, Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, Pasadena, Hollywood and the rest of Los Angeles from our Burbank base.
Can we hire you only for pre-production?
Yes. Many clients bring us in to write, board and budget, then shoot with us or with their own team.
Do you handle FilmLA permits?
Yes — we handle FilmLA and city permits, location agreements and insurance certificates for shoots across Los Angeles County.
How far ahead should we start?
Ideally three to four weeks before the shoot; permits for some locations need at least three business days.
Burbank · Los Angeles · Anywhere
Tell us about your pre-production.
A 20-minute call is enough for us to understand the project and send a fixed-bid budget. No pressure, no jargon.