INTRODUCTION

— Below, you’ll find summaries of the different departments of production with their goals for the series, plus a listing of the potential, full-time team members. As the project develops, this page will become a directory for cast and crew. Additionally, this page can be used as a general, cost review for the series. Sections are written with a full season (16 episodes + 1 special) and the target scale ($250,000, per episode, after taxes) in mind.

The story Depts.

(The ones that most influence the storytelling).

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.

CASTING / CASTING + DEVELOPMENT

— 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 for the expansive, cast and guest roles. We would also allot resources for the cast’s development, with funds for adequate study and rehearsal time.

Potential team members.

  • Story Director/Editor (HEAD)

  • Episode Writers (4)

  • Scripty/Script Supervisor

  • Casting Director (HEAD)

  • Main Cast (8)

  • Support Cast (8)

  • Featured Guests

DESIGN / SET DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

— Creating the world for everyone to write and work within. One option is to find a space to custom-build two, compact main sets, which are a hotel lobby and a cafe. Another option is to rent out a small, existing hotel and cafe that can fit the story’s objectives. Funds cover the set construction and/or property rental, plus decor pieces.

COSTUMING / 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.

Potential team members.

  • Production Designer (HEAD)

  • Project Manager — Set Builds

  • Set Decorator

  • Key Scenic

  • Props Master/Wrangler

  • Costume Director (HEAD)

  • Lead Hair & Makeup

  • Makeup Artist

  • Hair Stylist

  • Stylist / Tailor

the STYLE Depts.

(The ones that most influence the presentation).

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.

EDITING / CUTTING + FINISHING

— In addition to stitching the episodes, we’ll also include here color correction and a suite of visual elements fine-tuned in post-production. For example, we’ve got ideas for cool graphics for credits, plus sequences which may require some light, VFX love, which would be done by a partner company.

Potential team members.

  • Director of Photography (HEAD)

  • Gaffer(s)

  • Camera Operator(s)

  • Key Grip

  • 1st AC

  • DIT

  • ELT

  • Chief Editor (HEAD)

  • Colorist(s)

  • Editor(s)

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.

MUSIC / SCORE + SONGS

— In building the music team, 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.

Potential team members.

  • Sound Director/Designer (HEAD)

  • Sound Recorder(s)

  • Boom Operator(s)

  • Sound Editor

  • Foley Artist

  • Sound Asst.

  • Music Director (HEAD)

  • 2nd Composer

the stage depts.

(The ones that most influence the production).

SCOUTING / LOCATIONS + (PRACTICAL) EFFECTS

— Includes a coalition of actions like scouting and securing filming locations, then prepping them for design and filming. Also includes setting up for practical effects and sourcing things like props and background extras. We included an average allotment for location rentals, per episode, plus estimated funds for background, effects.

LOGISTICS / SCHEDULING + TRANSPORTATION

— This is where the master and block schedules get made and then constantly tracked and reviewed. 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 new switch up, so it’s really important to fund proper coverage here.

Potential team members.

  • Chief Coordinator (HEAD)

  • Deputy Coordinator

  • Background Coordinator

  • AD/Field Director (HEAD)

  • Driver(s)

  • Wrangler(s)

COMPLIANCE / STAFF + SAFETY

— A coalition of actions focused on maintaining standards, including adherence to budgets, HR structures and issues and safety/footprint guidelines. We’ve budgeted for insurances and basic safety/aid supplies and considered more complex sequences in the scripts which may require the addition of security or medical personnel.

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 meals for crew who will be on-location for extended periods.

Potential team members.

  • UPM/Production Chief (HEAD)

  • Set Marshal

  • HR/Office Asst.

  • Service Director (HEAD)

  • Production Chef/Caterer

  • Asst. Chef / Crafty

  • Set Attendant

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

the scope depts.

(The ones that most influence the strategy).

DIRECTION / COMPOSITION + PERFORMANCE

— Maybe more person(s) than department, though, in the case of a full season, we’d have look to have at least four directors - each ideally for a themed block of episodes - who would work together to ensure story and style continuity throughout. Also, this can include partnerships with stunt coordinators or choreographers, if needed.

STAGING / PLANNING + SUPPORT

— Overall planning and support from development to distribution across all departments. Lead by a Producer who leads in hiring department heads/crew and in sourcing gear and materials. They also help finalize the filming location and build up municipal and resource partnerships there. They’ll also help prep episodes for delivery.

Potential team members.

  • Senior Director (HEAD)

  • Episode Director(s)

  • Storyboard Artist

  • Producer/Creative (HEAD)

  • Deputy Producer or PAs

PLATFORM / DISTRIBUTION + AFFAIRS

— It’s important to consider the whole of a series, not just the episode production but also the way they play. We’ve included funds to build a lean and mean, custom site which can hold streaming, plus other engagement and support of the series. We’ll also continually work to cultivate sponsors and partnerships for Bound.

BROADCAST / ART + MEDIA

— 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 advertising. Also, we’d like to produce material like team profiles, behind-the-scenes documentation, plus screenings, all to help spread the word.

Potential team members.

  • Producer/Managing (HEAD)

  • Site Coordinator

  • Producer/Social (HEAD)

  • Key Artist(s)

  • Video/Photographer