| Script & schedule | | | | | | |
| Lock and distribute the shooting script (version number and date) | | □ | | | |
| Script breakdown — locations, cast, props, wardrobe, SFX per scene | | □ | | | |
| Shooting schedule (stripboard) and scenes per day locked | | □ | | | |
| Day 1 call sheet ready and sent the day before | | □ | | | |
| People & contracts | | | | | | |
| Cast deals and availability (check conflicts) | | □ | | | |
| Crew deal memos — hours, breaks, pay, insurance | | □ | | | |
| Minor performers — consent and hour limits | | □ | | | |
| Emergency contact list and department heads | | □ | | | |
| Locations & gear | | | | | | |
| Location permits and agreements signed; neighbours notified | | □ | | | |
| Equipment rental agreement, pickup and test dates | | □ | | | |
| Production insurance in place (period, people, gear) | | □ | | | |
| 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) | | □ | | | |
| Safety & money | | | | | | |
| Safety briefing, first aid kit, nearest hospital | | □ | | | |
| Budget locked; petty cash and pay schedule (pay dates, withholding) shared | | □ | | | |
| How hours are logged (call and wrap) shared | | □ | | | |