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Pre-Shoot (Crank-in) Checklist — Example

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ProductionThe Temperature Between Us
First shooting day2026-10-29
Total shooting days40
Production contactHana Kim, PM, 010-0000-0000
AreaCheck itemBasis / referenceDoneOwnerDueNotes
Script & schedule
Lock and distribute the shooting script (version number and date)■Yuna Jung, 1st AD2026-10-204th draft, 2026-10-18
Script breakdown — locations, cast, props, wardrobe, SFX per scene□
Shooting schedule (stripboard) and scenes per day locked■Yuna Jung, 1st AD2026-10-22
Day 1 call sheet ready and sent the day before□Yuna Jung, 1st AD2026-10-28Send 10-28 at 18:00
People & contracts
Cast deals and availability (check conflicts)□
Crew deal memos — hours, breaks, pay, insurance□Hana Kim, PM2026-10-2430 signed · 2 pending
Minor performers — consent and hour limits■Hana Kim, PM2026-10-241 child actor — see minor performer checklist
Emergency contact list and department heads□
Locations & gear
Location permits and agreements signed; neighbours notified■Geonyoung Lee, PA2026-10-27Cafe Ondo signed · notice posted
Equipment rental agreement, pickup and test dates□
Production insurance in place (period, people, gear)■Hana Kim, PM2026-10-27See insurance checklist
Vehicles, accommodation and catering booked□
Departments
Wardrobe and makeup fittings; continuity photo rules□
Art, props and sets signed off□
Table read and rehearsals; stunt and SFX tests□
Camera tests and LUT; data backup rules (DIT, two copies)■Taerim Oh, DP2026-10-23
Safety & money
Safety briefing, first aid kit, nearest hospital□Geonyoung Lee, PA2026-10-28Briefing right after day 1 call
Budget locked; petty cash and pay schedule (pay dates, withholding) shared□
How hours are logged (call and wrap) shared■Hana Kim, PM2026-10-27Timesheet template sent

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