Toil and Trouble
This is Almost Alive's first short film. We're really excited about making it.
We want everyone to have the freedom to create their own films. This page will act as a way for readers like you to check on the status of the film, read our development journals, and see our deliverables.
You can follow Curtis' blog posts about Toil and Trouble on his Web site at film an animation.
Deliverables status
The following tables track the deliverables for each phase of this project.
Development
| Status | Deliverable | |
|---|---|---|
| Locked screenplay | ||
| Budget estimate (top-level) | As close to $0 as possible | |
| Logline and synopsis | After the rest of their coven disappear, a Salem-era witch and a Gen-Z magical apprentice have only two weeks until Halloween to fulfill their outstanding Etsy spell orders or end up losing all their magic. | |
| Producer and key creative attachments | Stacie and Curtis |
Pre-production
| Status | Deliverable | |
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown sheets per scene | ||
| Final budget with all line items | ||
| Shooting schedule | ||
| Cast deals and crew contracts | ||
| Shot lists per scene | ||
| Call sheets per shoot day |
Production
| Status | Deliverable | |
|---|---|---|
| Raw footage for every scene | ||
| Production sound recordings | ||
| Camera and sound reports | ||
| Script supervisor notes | ||
| Updated budget actuals |
Post-production
| Status | Deliverable | |
|---|---|---|
| Final cut of the film | ||
| Color-graded master | ||
| Final audio mix | ||
| DCP or streaming-ready file | ||
| Trailer and promotional materials |