Life Cycle of a film

Idea
Films start with an idea, which may be an original idea or based on a book, true story etc. The writer will have to find a producer as he/she has connections with the studio. Usually the writer would have written out a synopsis of the film before starting on the script, describing the characters and story. The script could take several months as the writer may often try to improve it. When the script is ready, it will be pitched to financiers and if successful will be sent into pre production.

Pre-Production
A crew must be formed, usually by the producer. Unless the writer or producer will direct the film themselves, a director must be found, typically someone who has worked in the films genre before. The crew also includes a casting director, director of photography, location manager and production designer.

Production
The film will then begin shooting and cast and crew are brought together on set/location. Crew will prepre the scene while actors will attend to hair/make up and maybe discuss any script issues with the director.
Once everything is ready the take will begin. The director will shout action and the camera and sound will start recording. The director may wish to do several takes. When shooting on that set is finished, it will be dismantled and the director approves the next shooting schedule.

Post-production
When shooting is complete the film will be edited and scored. The films advertising will be handled by the distributers which will include posters, trailers.

Exhibiton
The film is finally released and will have its premiere in several countries. If the film makes less money than its budget it is considered a flop and will be relaesed on DVD fairly quickly. If the film is successful then it will be a few months before it is released. Afterwards it will be on channels like Sky Box Office and will soon be on terristial TV.