the story depts.
NOTE — There are so many things that go into making a series or a movie that get so little attention. As Bound builds, please use the “Production” pages as a guide to the many elements that must come together to make the series at a certain standard. The pages will be a directory, as we add team member profiles, and also, the pages can act as a general breakdown of the budget and funding goal:
Each section below has a department overview and listings of the needed jobs to fill. Overall, it’s the cumulative jobs included that are the greatest expense of the project (and rightfully so). The jobs will make up 50-60% of the budget, with the rest going to set design, gear sourcing, platform build and of course - as sure as death - taxes and fees on fundraising and production.
Introduction to “STORY.”
— The following departments fall under this umbrella because they most influence, well, the storytelling. Writing is obvious, but it also includes performance, which dictates tone, plus settings and character which inform the narrative.
writing
— The frontier of the whole damn thing. This is where research on larger themes and smaller plot points happens, and then, of course, the scriptwriting. For Bound, we’d like to fund up to four writers to work on the initial eight episodes and to start framing and writing for the future of the series.
Jobs included.
Story Editor — This person leads all scriptwriting initiatives. They take charge of outlining the larger story and then tracking progress on scripts written. During filming, they may act as a script supervisor, ensuring continuity and coverage of scenes.
Episode Writer (4) — To write and consult on episodes.
Performance
— The root of the story. The characters and thus the writing will be built around the actors, so we’d like to hire help in assembling the large cast and have resources for a thorough audition process. Also, we’ll need a director (whose primary role is working with actors) for episodes 5-8.
Jobs included.
Senior Director — This person helps in finding actors for the main and supporting ensembles, then leads with development or rehearsals with cast members. They may also direct episodes 5-8 or help scout someone to do so.
Episode Director — Directs episodes 5-8.
SETTINGS
— Creating the world for everyone to work in. Our primary goal is to find a space to construct two, main sets (the hotel lobby and the cafe). Otherwise, we’ll try to find existing locations that can be re-fitted/designed for the story. Funds would cover minor construction and/or a large property rental.
Jobs included.
Production Designer — This person helps establish the design template for sets and the series overall. They lead in the construction of sets and/or on the decoration of main sets and other locations written into the scripts.
Settings Crew — For construction, we can partner with local contractors. We’ve also considered design assistant(s).
CHARACTER
— Crafting looks for the characters, who drive the story. This includes wardrobe, makeup, hair styling and some props. We’ve budgeted leaders for each sub-dept. and an allotment for wardrobe pieces over the eight episodes. There will be dozens of looks for all characters across the episodes.
Jobs included.
Costume Director — This person leads in crafting a total look for each character. They source wardrobe for each actor and map out wardrobe or “look” changes over the eight episodes and guides the department throughout filming.
Lead Makeup Artist — Plans makeup needs over episodes.
Lead Hair Stylist — Styles as needed over the episodes.
Character Crew — Dedicated assistant for each department subcategory, as needed.