Filmmaking is a collaborative effort. While one person, or a group of people, will come up with the initial aspects of the concept, a number of elements are still missing. Showing that you have a plan with an efficient process in place to deliver a result is the first step. This guide should help you to achieve that. With the basis of a project in hand, you need to communicate with others and obtain their collaboration, financing or support. This guide will also help filmmakers achieve that.
IP should be considered at all stages from two perspectives: your project will use a lot of content protected by IP and you will own a range of content protected by IP. Reflect these two perspectives in the planning and budgeting process. Ensure you pass on the message that you have those aspects covered when pitching your project. Remember, legal viability is a crucial element for you to be able to tell your story.