WRITING = SCRIPTS + CONTINUITY

— The first four episodes of the series have been written, though they’re up for review after casting and location selection. Before writing the next set, we’d like to fund more writers to offer different voices on the new episodes and to help review the ones written, plus brainstorm on ideas for the future story at large.

DIRECTION = CASTING + COMPOSITION

— For Bound, we’re looking for fresh faces across the board and it could take some time to find the main and support ensembles. To help, we’d like to fund a dedicated casting director and also allot resources for the cast’s development, with funds for adequate study and rehearsal time. … In the scenario of a full season, we’d try to hire at least 4 directors, ideally one per block of episodes.

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Primary expense.

• Rehearsals for cast member development.

Potential team members.

• Story Director/Editor (HEAD)

• Episode Writers (4)

• Scripty/Script Supervisor

• Episode Directors

• Casting Director

SETTINGS = SET DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

— Creating the world for everyone to write and work within. One option for the series is to find space to custom-build two, compact main sets, which are a hotel lobby and a cafe/dining area. Another option is to rent out a small, existing hotel (think 20-30 rooms) and cafe that can fit the story’s objectives. The number of episodes will ultimately decide which course; we won’t build sets for one episode, for example. … In addition to main sets, funds would also cover decor/design for other, featured locations.

CHARACTER = ‍ WARDROBE + VANITIES

— Creating total “looks” for the characters, from wardrobe to makeup and hairstyling. Over the course of a season, there will be dozens of looks for all the main and supporting characters, each of whom have a distinct style. We’ve considered allotments, per character, for wardrobe pieces and sufficient funds for hair/makeup.

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Primary expense.

• The construction or rental and retrofitting of the main sets.

Potential team members.

• Production Designer (HEAD)

• Project Manager — Set Builds

• Set Decorator

• Key Scenic

• Props Master/Wrangler

• Costume Designer (HEAD)

• Lead Hair & Makeup

• Makeup Artist

• Hair Stylist

• Stylist / Tailor

PHOTOGRAPHY = CAMERA + LIGHTING

— Our goal is to budget a little more money upfront to try to purchase some (pre-owned) professional gear, like a camera kit, rigs and maybe a lens(es). This prevents the super costly rental loop, plus it allows far more flexibility in scheduling and filming, as you’re not at the mercy of a rental house or at the potential lack of resources in a location.

SOUND = RECORDING + MIXING

— Here we include two facets of sound: first, the recording of dialogue and sounds during filming, and second, editing and mixing those sounds, plus creating new ones, during post-production. Our goal is, again, to try to purchase some sound gear upfront, to both cut the rental loop and to be able to customize for production needs.

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Primary expense.

• A studio grade, camera kit purchase.

Potential team members.

• Director of Photography (HEAD)

• Gaffer(s)

• Camera Operator(s)

• Key Grip

• 1st AC

• DIT

• ELT

• Sound Director/Designer (HEAD)

• Sound Recorder(s)

• Boom Operator(s)

• Sound Editor

• Foley Artist

• Sound Asst.

STUNTS = STUNT DESIGN + PRACTICAL EFFECTS

— These departments won’t much apply to So Far Bound; I just wanted to be a complete-ist on the scope of filmmaking elements. At most, we’ll have some scenes with some (hectic) running, and maybe a small “boom” or two. … In fact, because of Bound’s smaller scale, sequences with a lot of background actors or unique props could be consider “special effects” for us.

VFX = VISUALIZATION + RENDERING

— If there’s any use in So Far Bound it would be small details rather than grand designs.

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Primary expense.

• Select moments where the story setting undergoes some “disruption.”

Potential team members.

• Effects Coordinator (Practical)

• Set Marshal

EDITING = ASSEMBLY + COLOR/FINISHING

— In addition to stitching the episodes together, we’ll also include here color correction and other, visual fine-tuning in post-production. For example, we’ve got ideas for cool graphics for credits and other screen imagery/effects.

MUSIC = SCORE + SONGS

— We’ll look for crew member(s) who can both compose score and potentially facilitate music production. For score, we want to create a base “theme” sound, to be dictated by the setting’s cultural qualities. We’ve also considered a small fund for use of songs (likely by less-discovered artists) that can elevate scenes.

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Primary expense.

• Maybe music? As in song rights. Depends on if everything gets sufficient coverage first.

Potential team members.

• Chief Editor (HEAD)

• Colorist(s)

• Editor(s)

• Music Director (HEAD)

• 2nd Composer

STAGING = SETUP + SUPPORT

— Includes a coalition of actions from development to distribution. In development, it would mean help in finalizing the filming location and building up municipal and resource partnerships there. In production, it can be scouting and securing filming locations and prepping them for filming, plus support across departments. In distribution, it can mean setting up the website and translations, if needed.

PRODUCTION = BUDGET + COMPLIANCE

— Another coalition of actions from development to distribution with more focus on maintaining standards, including planning and adhereing to budgets, implementing HR/payroll structures and cultivating safety/footprint guidelines.

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Primary expense.

• Taxes and fees, everywhere.

Potential team members.

• Producer/Chief Coordinator (HEAD)

• Deputy Producer/Coordinator

• Platform (Website) Manager

• Line Producer/Manager (HEAD)

• HR/Office Asst.

• Series Accountant

* Plus more instances of day players and partners here for larger or more complex sequences.

LOGISTICS = SCHEDULING + TRANSIT

— This is where the master and block schedules get made and then constantly tracked and communicated. It’s where production progress is facilitated by persistently ensuring teams are on the same page and that movement of people and pieces are on point. Every day can bring a surpriiiisse, so it’s really important to fund proper coverage here.

SERVICE = TRAVEL + CARE

— Any way you spin it, people are going to have to travel for Bound. We’ll work to keep support crew local to mitigate cost, but the main cast and department heads will likely be spread out. So, flights and housing are budgeted for them. We’ve also included funds for grocery and/or prepared meals for crew who will be on-location for extended periods.

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Primary expense.

• On-location housing for team members (think modest apartments, not hotel suites).

Potential team members.

• AD/Field Director (HEAD)

• Driver(s)

• PA(s)

• Service Director (HEAD)

• Production Chef/Caterer

• Asst. Chef / Crafty

• Set Attendant

PLATFORM = SOCIAL + PR

— If we’re going to try to invest in all of the above, we’ve got to also invest something in spreading the word about it all as well. This includes funds for advertising spaces, small events/screenings, production of short (promotional) video and more, all in service of getting out the word on Bound.

STYLE = ART + DESIGN/COPY

— You do judge a book by its cover. Here, we considered funds for art and copy on just about anything - from episodic art to promotional campaigns, plus funds for digital and physical advertisements. It could also include designs for prints and merchandise items as we consider other ways to sustain the series.

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Primary expense.

• The one, big advertising play, if needed.

Potential team members.

• Producer (Social)

• Videographer/Photographer

• Deputy Producer

• Key Artist (HEAD)

• Artist/Designer(s)

MAIN CAST

— At present, there are eight, main cast members in the story. They’ll perform more or less in an equal co-star manner.

CHARACTERS

• Devika

• Mei Ling

• Therese

• Valya

• Al-Haj

• Dwi

• Gustavo

• Jonathan

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SUPPORT CAST

— It would be the goal of the series to have an array of vibrant, secondary characters to add depth the setting and variety to the story. They would be recurring in limited capacities.

CHARACTERS

• Fernanda

• Catalina

• Vicky

• Joy

• Boo

• Samuel

• Red

• Wilson