PRE-PRODUCTION CHECKLIST
Header
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | SALT FLATS |
| Day 1 | Monday, October 5, 2026 |
| Status as of | Tuesday, September 29, 2026 |
| Owner of this list | Rosa Delgado, line producer |
| Status key | Done / In progress / Not started / Late |
Before prep (by Fri 9/11)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Script locked for breakdown (white draft) | Sam Whitford, producer | 9/4 | Done | |
| Chain of title and option paperwork reviewed by attorney | Sam Whitford, producer | 9/4 | Done | |
| Production LLC formed, bank account open | Sam Whitford, producer | 9/8 | Done | Dry Creek Pictures LLC |
| Payroll company selected | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/11 | Done | |
| Insurance broker quoting | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/11 | Done | |
| SAG-AFTRA signatory paperwork submitted | Sam Whitford, producer | 9/11 | Done | |
Prep week 1 (9/14 to 9/19)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown sheets for all 44 scenes | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/16 | Done | |
| Department heads review breakdown | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/18 | Done | Stunts flagged for Sc. 39 |
| Ruiz House and salvage yard agreements signed | Walt Kemper, location manager | 9/18 | Done | 4 shoot days between them |
| Scouts: salt flats, orchard road, motel, diner, gas station | Walt Kemper, location manager | 9/19 | Done | |
| Callbacks for roles 4 to 8 | Casting | 9/17 | Done | |
| Department head deal memos signed | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/18 | Done | |
Prep week 2 (9/21 to 9/26)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offers out to roles 4 to 8 | Casting | 9/22 | Done | |
| White schedule locked, DOOD issued | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/23 | Done | |
| Budget locked to white schedule | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/25 | Done | |
| Insurance policy bound | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/25 | Done | |
| Stunt coordinator hired | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/24 | Done | Mike Dunleavy |
| Picture vehicles: Dell's pickup, Hollis's tow truck | Ivy Marsh, production designer | 9/26 | Done | Pickup non-running, towed |
| Cast deal memos signed, roles 1 to 8 | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 9/25 | Late | Earl (Ray Oberst) memo with agent. Works Day 7. |
| Remaining location agreements (motel, diner, gas station, warehouse, ranch, orchard) | Walt Kemper, location manager | 9/26 | Late | Orchard owner still reviewing. Needed before tech scout 9/30. |
| County road permit for Day 8 driving | Walt Kemper, location manager | 9/26 | In progress | Application filed 9/24 |
Prep week 3 (9/28 to 10/3)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June's travel and crew hotel block booked | Beth Arno, production coordinator | 9/28 | Done | |
| Blue revisions broken down | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/29 | Done | |
| Blue schedule and DOOD issued | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/29 | Done | DOOD prepared by Mina Park, 2nd AD |
| Tech scout, all 9 locations | Kyle Brandt, 1st AD | 9/30 | Not started | Depends on orchard agreement |
| Sc. 39 storyboard reviewed by stunt coordinator | Lena Okafor, director | 10/1 | In progress | |
| Production meeting | Rosa Delgado, line producer | 10/1 | Not started | |
| Certificates of insurance sent to every location | Beth Arno, production coordinator | 10/2 | Not started | |
| Nearest ER confirmed for every location | Walt Kemper, location manager | 10/2 | Not started | Salt flats ranch is the long drive |
| Shot lists for Days 1 to 4 | Lena Okafor, director | 10/2 | In progress | With Theo Lindqvist, DP |
| Fittings for Pace, Dell, June, and Hollis | Rafael Ortega, costume designer | 10/3 | In progress | Pace 10/2. Dell, June, and Hollis 10/3. Marisol fits 10/6. |
| Crew start paperwork and deal memos collected | Beth Arno, production coordinator | 10/2 | In progress | |
| Camera prep at rental house | Carla Reyes, 1st AC | 10/2 | Not started | |
| Rehearsal: Dell and June | Lena Okafor, director | 10/3 | Not started | |
Day before Day 1 (Sun 10/4)
| Task | Owner | Due | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruiz House access, parking, and base camp confirmed with owner | Walt Kemper, location manager | 10/4 | Not started | |
| Catering headcount and dietary list confirmed | Beth Arno, production coordinator | 10/4 | Not started | |
| Walkie channels assigned | Jordan Ames, key set PA | 10/4 | Not started | |
| Day 1 call sheet sent, receipt confirmed by everyone | Mina Park, 2nd AD | 10/4, 9:00 PM | Not started | |
Template by Storiara (storiara.com). Free to use and modify.