The following checklist will help you with the production and making sure all documents, forms, releases and synopsis are in order.
1. Film Production & Parent Production Company Info
Language
Running Length (in minutes, excluding commercial time) Incorporation Number
Business Number
Contact Name, Address, Phone & Email Articles of Incorporation,
How is company controlled, officers and directors of the production company and citizenship?
Author
Deal Memo (Dated, Sent & Executed)
Copyright Registration for Screenplay, Script and Motion Pictures US or Canada
Order Title Report Send to Insurer
Motion Picture Association Application ordered
Theatrical DVD
Pay Television
Free Television
Contact Name, Phone & Email
Policy # and Certificate of Insurance
Dates of various scripts received Attorney comments
Dates of various drafts
Contact Name, Phone & Email Dates received Changes
Attorney Comments
Other guilds/unions involved such as American Federation of Musicians
Writer(s)
Contact Name, Phone & Email
Deal Memo and date of execution Long Form Agreement and date of execution
Citizenship
Contact Name, Address, Phone & Email, Citizenship & Deal Memo & Long Form of:
Scripwriter(s) and storyboard supervisor first or second voice
Design supervisor music composer(s) picture (editors) locations
Layout and background key animation
Assistance animation/in-betweening camera operation and operation
Director Contact Name, Phone # Deal Memo & Longform
DGA Deal Memo and execution Date Citizenship
Contact, Phone & Email Deal Memo & Long Form Citizenship
1st lead, voice, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Lead, & Role
Composer Contact Name, Phone & Email Deal Memo, Long Form BMI/ASCAP/SOCAN
Citizenship
Music title, dates, executed
Cue sheets
Various location agreements and dates of execution
Director of Photography Editor Assistant Director
Associate Producer
Deal Memo & Long Forms & date of execution
Processing and date of execution of agreement Lab access and date of execution
Main and titles
WGA Notice of Tentative Writing Credits Paid Advertising Credit
Schedule
Sample Credit List
Panavision Dolby
Viewing Dates
Canadian Content Production Services Co-VentureTreaty Co-Production
Provincial Co-Production "C" number or "SR" number
Residency forms (CAVCO forms and Ontario Residency Forms)
Banks
Private Investors Tax Credits
Telefilm and other government funding agencies CAVCO/CRTC/OMDC Applications Update (2026): The OMDC now operates as Ontario Creates.
Obtain broadcaster delivery items
Leasing space, studio, office (where is shooting happening) E & O Clearance Procedures/Guidelines
Standard Personal Releases
Producer's Policy on Expenses Reimbursements etc.
Budget Synopsis
Program Category (Animation or Live Action or Archival Footage or Special Effects) Dates of Production (start and end dates)
Banks
Private Investors Tax Credits
Telefilm and other government funding agencies CAVCO/CRTC/OMDC Applications
Preparation/Pre-Production
Shooting/Principal Photography Post-Production
Answer Print/Delivery
Storyboard Dialogue Recording
Design and Layout Animation Opaquing
Post-Production Answer Print
Who controls broadcast and distribution rights
Who has final approval over hiring key creative personnel Who has final approval over the budget
All other on-screen performers (musicians, chorus, dancers and extras) Guests and type of participation
Audience participation in the program
Closed Captioning