FFM241 Film Production and Management Flashcards

Vocabulary and key concepts from the FFM241 lecture notes covering film production processes, management teams, genres, and storytelling formats.

FFM241 Exam Structure

A 30 marks paper consisting of 30 objective questions.

Pre-production (prepro)

The first step in the three-process cycle of film production.

RAD

Stands for Research and Development, which is part of the content development and production process.

FINAS Development Phases

The three stages consisting of RAD/Production, Advertising promotion, and Exhibit.

Assistant Director

A role that belongs to the creative team within the management, creative, and technical structure.

Producer

The individual responsible for providing the capital or modal for a production.

Film Genres

Primary categories include Drama, Comedy, Romantic, and Action.

Production Timeline

Specifically noted as 35 days ($+30$) with an industry duration of mostly 8 months to 1 month.

SDN BHD

The mandatory company legal status required to establish a film company.

Film Script Categories

Classified into Fiction and Non-Fiction.

Linear Storytelling

A narrative structure that follows an Open, Middle, and End sequence.

Non-Linear Storytelling

A narrative structure that follows an Ending, Middle, and Start sequence.

OTT

Exhibition platforms such as Netflix and Disney+.

Cinema Revenue Goal

A target figure noted as $RM\,4\,m$.

Character Types

Includes Hero/Heroine, Antagonist, Supporting, Cameos, Featured Extras, and Extras.