Official document recording all activities, times, and resources used during a shooting day – tracks scenes completed, takes shot, cast and crew hours, equipment issues, and any incidents, serving as the legal and financial record of production progress.
What is a Daily Production Report?
The Daily Production Report (DPR) is the official log of a shooting day. It documents all activities, working hours, resources used, and serves as a legal and financial record of production progress.
Basic Principles
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Official Documentation |
| Created by | 2nd AD / Script Supervisor |
| Approved by | UPM / Line Producer |
| Distributed to | Production, Studio |
Main Sections
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Header | Date, Shooting Day, Project |
| Times | Call, Wrap, Breaks |
| Scenes | What was shot |
| Personnel | Cast & Crew |
Time Tracking
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| First Call | First person on set |
| Crew Call | General start |
| First Shot | First take |
| Meal In/Out | Break times |
| Wrap | Official end |
Scene Documentation
| Element | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Scene Numbers | Completed scenes |
| Pages | Script pages shot |
| Setups | Camera positions |
| Takes | Number per scene |
Page Calculation
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Page | 1/8 = Standard unit |
| Partial | Proportional |
| Cumulative | Total to date |
| Scheduled | Planned vs. Actual |
Cast Documentation
| Information | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Call Time | Arrival |
| Time In | Start of work |
| Meal In/Out | Break |
| Wrap Time | End |
Crew Times
| Category | Tracking |
|---|---|
| Straight Time | Regular |
| Overtime | Extra hours |
| Golden Time | Extreme OT |
| Forced Call | Shortened rest period |
Equipment Log
| Item | Documented |
|---|---|
| Cameras | Units used |
| Film/Media | Consumption |
| Specials | Additional equipment |
| Issues | Problems |
Issues & Delays
| Type | Documentation |
|---|---|
| Technical | Equipment failures |
| Weather | Weather delays |
| Talent | Cast issues |
| Other | Other causes |
Insurance Relevance
| Aspect | Importance |
|---|---|
| Accidents | Accident reporting |
| Near Misses | Close calls |
| Property Damage | Damage to property |
| Witnesses | Note witnesses |
Legal Function
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Working Hours | Proof for payroll |
| Progress | Contract fulfillment |
| Disputes | Resolving disagreements |
| Audit | Auditable |
Production Statistics
| Metric | Tracks |
|---|---|
| Days Completed | Out of total |
| Pages to Date | Cumulative |
| On Schedule | Yes/No |
| Budget Status | Within budget |
Signatures
| Person | Confirms |
|---|---|
| 1st AD | Operational data |
| UPM | Financial data |
| Script Supervisor | Scene information |
| Department Heads | Upon request |
Distribution
| Recipient | Reason |
|---|---|
| Studio | Progress monitoring |
| Accounting | Payroll |
| Insurance | Documentation |
| Files | Archive |
Digital Tools
| Software | Function |
|---|---|
| Movie Magic | Standard |
| Gorilla | Alternative |
| Custom | Studio-specific |
| Excel | Basic |
Best Practices
| Practice | Reason |
|---|---|
| Immediately | Fill out on the day |
| Accurate | No estimates |
| Complete | All fields |
| Signed | Before sending |
Today
The Daily Production Report remains indispensable despite digital production tools. It is the official log that documents working hours for payroll, supports insurance claims, and proves production progress. Careful documentation legally and financially protects all parties involved.
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