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Post-Production Wrap Book

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The Wrap Book is the permanent record of your production and should contain all major production paperwork, reports, legal documents, and final materials. A complete Wrap Book provides valuable documentation for future reference and is often required for festivals, distributors, insurers, and potential employers.

Not every project will require every document listed below. However, students are encouraged to compile as complete a Wrap Book as possible by the conclusion of post-production. A typical Wrap Book should include:

Pre-Production Documents

  • Final screenplay
  • Director’s prep and production notes
  • Storyboards
  • Shot list
  • Set diagrams and floor plans
  • Scene breakdown
  • Production schedule
  • Shooting schedule
  • Budget
  • Casting breakdowns
  • Headshots, résumés, audition notes, and casting information for principal cast
  • Equipment lists
  • Production contact lists

Production Documents

  • Lined script (script supervisor’s copy)
  • Daily call sheets
  • Production reports
  • Camera reports
  • Sound reports
  • Script supervisor continuity notes
  • Editor’s logs
  • VFX or special effects notes (if applicable)
  • Daily safety reports (if applicable)
  • Accident or incident reports (if applicable)

Post-Production Documents

  • Final picture lock screenplay (if revised)
  • Final credits list
  • Music cue sheet (if required)
  • Deliverables list
  • Final running time and technical specifications

Legal Documents

Include copies of all signed agreements and releases used during production, including:

  • Actor releases (one for every performer appearing on screen)
  • Minor performer paperwork (when applicable)
  • Location agreements (one for each filming location)
  • Property or artwork releases (when applicable)
  • Vehicle releases (when applicable)
  • Animal agreements (when applicable)
  • Original music agreements from each composer
  • Musician performance agreements for recording sessions
  • Synchronization (Sync) Licenses for all pre-recorded music
  • Master Use Licenses for all commercially recorded music
  • Ownership, collaboration, or chain-of-title agreements (when applicable)

If your project contains commercially licensed music, cue sheets may also be required for distribution or broadcast. Contact the Head of Production Services for additional guidance regarding cue sheets and music licensing.

Insurance and Administrative Records

  • Insurance certificates
  • Certificates of additional insured (when applicable)
  • Permit documentation
  • Rental agreements
  • Equipment checkout records
  • Workers’ compensation paperwork (when applicable)

Final Deliverables

Include copies or records of the completed project, such as:

  • Final master file
  • Festival submission version(s)
  • Trailer (if created)
  • Promotional stills
  • Final poster or key artwork
  • Press kit (if applicable)

Maintaining a thorough and organized Wrap Book is an important professional practice. It provides a complete record of your production, simplifies future festival submissions and distribution, and serves as valuable documentation should legal, insurance, or copyright questions arise after the project is completed.

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