Chain of title verified: option/purchase agreements, writer agreements, assignments.

Entity set up and banking; insurance broker engaged (GL, WC, auto, equipment, E&O plan).

Union/guild coverage confirmed; signatory/assumption paperwork initiated.

Budget includes fringes, premiums, safety, legal, music, archive stock, and contingency.

Clear deliverables list (network/platform specs, credits, legal deliverables).

Permit plan: film office submissions, road closures, police/fire coordination, special effects, weapons.

Safety: risk assessments, safety bulletins, stunt/firearms protocols, medic on set.

Crew contracts and timekeeping; meal/rest/turnaround compliance workflow.

Locations: negotiated location agreements, insurance COIs, neighbor notices.

Vendors & rentals: terms, certificate requirements, loss/damage responsibilities.

Music cue list draft; identify composition vs. master owners for each track.

Request quotes for sync and master use with media, term, territory, and promo rights.

Commission original score: composer agreement, delivery schedule, ownership/splits.

Source library/licensed stock music where cost‑effective; track license terms and expiries.

PRO registrations and final cue sheet preparation for delivery.

Editorial clearances: stock footage, imagery, trademarks, artwork, and on‑screen text.

Appearance releases logged and matched to picture; minor/guardian consents on file.

Credits lock: position titles, order, guild requirements, and contractual obligations.

QC for legal: defamation/privacy risk review; sensitive content flags and blurs.

E&O insurance application materials prepared (scripts, chain of title, counsel letter if needed).

Credits list (final) and Main Title/End Crawl files.

Cue sheet (PRO‑ready) and music licenses with terms summaries.

Chain of title binder (option/purchase, writer agreements, assignments).

Appearance/location releases and any special approvals (e.g., product/logo).

E&O certificate; legal opinion letter if required by distributor/platform.