As production progressed, it became clear that the original scope of the film was too ambitious for our team's available capacity. To create a more manageable workload, we made the difficult decision to reduce the film's scope by cutting approximately half of the planned content and removing a character.

 

Navigating these changes required thoughtful communication, collaboration, and a willingness to reassess creative priorities. The experience reinforced the importance of identifying production risks early, addressing challenges directly, and finding solutions that balance the creative vision with the team's time and resources.

 

People management was an important part of this project. Working through difficult conversations and changes in direction taught me the value of clear communication, empathy, and understanding how production decisions affect the wider team. I learned that effective production management isn't just about keeping a project on track—it's also about recognizing when a plan needs to change and helping the team navigate that change together.

Tea Dragons strengthened my understanding of scope management as both a logistical and creative responsibility. It taught me that successful production sometimes means rethinking the original vision, making difficult decisions, and building a plan that gives the team a realistic path forward.