So what else will you need to prepare for your short film? You will also need to think about resources or materials that you will need for shooting your film; this will also include your human resource, and the location required. Depending on the theme and idea behind your film, you may only need a camera and one or two persons. In other cases however you may have to consider lighting, the cast members and the best location to use. If you are on a low budget, you may have to rely on family and friends to be your actors and help.
You should bear in mind that in some locations filming is not permitted and you may need a license to do so. You also need to consider any props and the cost of any additional material you may require. Also do remember to have a budget and a time line to work with. Try to fit your plans into your budget and time line and if possible, do a test run before the actual shooting of your film.
No matter what forces are against you, preparing for a shoot before the day of production is the best plan to action you can take.
