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7. The writer is the first phase.

1. The structure and connotations of the story are decided. The number of rewrites can be a lot.

Writing a script is part solo and part committee.

2. Assembly of the cast and crew

3. Budget decisions

4. Actual filming during the pandemic

5. Post production ( editing, special effects, music and reshoots)

Drama and horror are easier genres than comedy or music.

A lot needs to go right. What if it rains, or a cast member is unwell?

of all of these categories, writing is the challenge if the film is really tops.