Which task belongs to the preproduction phase?

• A. Securing financing for the film
• B. Setting up cameras
• C. Editing
• D. Scoring

Answer: (A)

Preproduction centers on planning and securing what the project needs before filming begins. Securing financing is a quintessential preproduction task because it provides the budget and authorization to hire cast and crew, lock schedules, and move into actual production. Setting up cameras happens when production starts; it’s part of the physical setup for shoots. Editing and scoring are postproduction activities, completed after shooting to assemble footage and add music. Without funding in place, the project cannot advance to production, so financing sits squarely in preproduction.