Preproduction
That sounds like an exciting project! A flying saucer movie can fall into various genres—sci-fi, horror, thriller, or even comedy—so the preproduction process will depend on your vision. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you plan your film effectively. --- ### **1. Define Your Concept & Genre** - **Story Idea:** What’s the core premise? (e.g., alien invasion, first contact, government cover-up, UFO abduction) - **Tone:** Serious (like *Close Encounters of the Third Kind*) or fun (like *Mars Attacks!*)? - **Themes:** Exploration, fear, conspiracy, technology, humanity’s place in the universe? *Example Logline:* *"After a small-town mechanic witnesses a UFO crash, he discovers a government conspiracy that threatens his life—and the future of humanity."* --- ### **2. Script Development** - Write a **treatment** (1-2 page summary) before the full script. - Key scenes to plan: ...