Answer:• Scripting & Storyboarding: A screenwriter writes the screenplay, and artists then create storyboards, a visual representation of the film's main shots. • Budgeting & Scheduling: Producers and assistant directors create a detailed budget, breaking down costs, and develop a shooting schedule that considers actor availability, location needs, and the type of scenes. • Hiring & Casting: Key personnel are hired, including the director, cinematographer, and production designer, and actors are cast for their roles. • Location & Set Design: Location scouts find suitable places to film, and the production designer works on the look of the sets, props, and costumes. • Equipment & Logistics: Necessary equipment is reserved and rented, and logistical details, like coordinating with each department, are handled. • Creative Prep: The director and other department heads meet to plan the creative vision for the project and make sure all departments are aligned. These activities are all performed before the cameras roll to ensure that the production is well-organized and can run efficiently during the actual filming (production) phase.