April Recovery Plan – Currently drafting a structured plan to catch up on delayed work and meet upcoming deadlines. This includes clear strategies to improve workflow and regain control over production stages.
Casting Outreach – Distributed casting call via Instagram, Facebook, and physical posters at college. Used Instagram’s promote feature to advertise the call, which generated site traffic but no actual submissions.
Tutor Support – Tutor provided a potential contact who may have a group of dancers to support casting efforts.
Location Considerations – Exploring University of Cumbria as a filming location, but considering shooting at college after hours (Tuesdays or Thursdays) if other options don’t work out.
2. Feedback & Progress
Casting efforts are ongoing with limited success so far; new leads being followed.
No notable progress in research or pre-production stages since the last update.
A one-week deadline extension from tutors offers slightly more breathing room to recover lost time.
3. Challenges & Solutions
Delayed Research & Pre-Production – Progress is significantly behind schedule.
Solution: Implementing the Pomodoro technique and working in isolation (e.g. breakout rooms at college) to boost focus and productivity.
Unsuccessful Casting Call – High website traffic but no meaningful responses.
Solution: Pursuing tutor-provided dancer contacts and continuing outreach to other potential sources.
Limited Filming Time – Cannot delay production indefinitely due to a fixed screening deadline.
Solution: Accelerating pre-production planning and prioritising essential tasks like AV script, location confirmations, release forms, and storyboard creation.
4. Upcoming Plans
Finalise and publish the April Recovery Plan on the production diary.
Focus on completing research and pre-production documentation (AV script, location plan, releases, storyboard).
Continue working on casting and solidify location arrangements.
Use focused time blocks and isolated workspaces to stay on task.
Commit to regular production diary updates every Wednesday and Sunday moving forward.
5. Additional Comments
Acknowledging the tight turnaround for the next production phase.
Aiming to prevent chaotic filming by preparing a clear storyboard and shot plan rather than improvising on set.
Fixed screening date places added pressure to stay on track—delays are no longer feasible.
