How films are made.

Pre production.

1. Souce material/pitch idea.
2. Rights obtained.
3. Screenplay written.
4. Screenplay approved by backers ('the money')
5. Essential personnel hired (director, casting director, etc)
6. Essential personnel hires own personnel.
7. Auditions
8. Contracts signed.
9. Locations found.

Post production.

1. Footage edited.
2. Music score created - copyright or original.
3. Sounds effects added.
4. Dialogue re-recorded.
5. Sound effects.
6. Films promoted
7. Film released.