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Exentani | Miss Takes Film Club Film Festival Project

Miss Takes Film Club · Pre-Production

Exentani

A story waiting to be told — and a team waiting to tell it.

✎ Written by Gabriela Rodriguez 🏆 Festival Circuit 🎬 Filming 2027–2028 Pre-Production

[Logline — one sentence: protagonist, conflict, stakes.]

[Script description — 2–3 sentences: story overview, tone, why it matters. Intriguing but not revealing.]


Stage

Pre-production. Director's bible and key documents in development.

Target

Film festival circuit. Filming planned for 2027–2028.

Roles open

Miss Takes members only. NDA required for all phases of participation.


Interested in joining this project?

This project is open to active Miss Takes members only. To participate in pre-production sessions or be considered for cast and crew when filming begins, start by submitting your interest form. We'll follow up with next steps.

How it works: Submit the interest form below. We'll review your submission and send you an NDA via Adobe Sign. Once signed, you'll receive an invitation to join pre-production sessions.

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Collaborator access — by invitation only

Pre-production sessions are open to signed collaborators by invitation only. Submit your interest form to begin the process.


What collaborators participate in

Signed collaborators are invited to participate in guided production sessions led by the Miss Takes team. These sessions are educational and experiential — designed to give participants real, hands-on knowledge across key areas of filmmaking.

Production documents — including the Director's bible, script, budget, and all project materials — are internal to Miss Takes leadership and the core production team only. Collaborators do not receive copies of any project documents.

Sessions cover the following areas:

  • Director's vision — understanding shot lists, storyboards, character direction, and visual tone
  • Wardrobe & location — how creative references are developed and applied on set
  • Music & sound — how tone and sound direction shape a film's identity
  • Script & breakdown — how a script is broken down for production planning
  • Casting — the audition and selection process for festival-circuit projects
  • Budget & fundraising — how productions are funded and resources managed
  • Marketing — building a strategy from pre-production through post
  • Film festival strategy — how to identify, submit to, and navigate the festival circuit
  • Production agreements — understanding NDAs, deal memos, release forms, and permits
Knowledge gained in these sessions is for personal and professional development only. All participants are bound by the project NDA. No materials, documents, or proprietary content may be reproduced, shared, or distributed in any form.

Participation requirements

Requirements vary depending on the phase of production. Each stage is designed to protect the project, the participants, and the integrity of the work.

Pre-Production Sessions

Guided educational sessions open to approved collaborators. Attendance is by invitation only.

  • Active Miss Takes membership (free)
  • Signed project NDA (via Adobe Sign)

Cast & Crew — Production

To participate on set as cast or crew, all of the following are required before filming begins.

  • Active Miss Takes membership (free)
  • Signed project NDA (via Adobe Sign)
  • Signed deal memo
  • Signed talent release form
Casting calls and crew calls will be announced to Miss Takes members and newsletter subscribers first. Membership is free — join now so you're ready when the call goes out.
No one may participate in any phase of this production without completing the required agreements. All documents are issued and tracked via Adobe Sign. This is non-negotiable and applies to every participant without exception.

All collaborators must be active Miss Takes members or approved partners. Participation is subject to signing a project NDA, deal memo, and any applicable role-specific agreements. All documents are issued via Adobe Sign.