{"id":134533,"date":"2020-07-20T10:07:26","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T15:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=134533"},"modified":"2020-07-20T16:40:13","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T21:40:13","slug":"video-and-film-producer-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-and-film-producer-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro Advice for Starting Out as a Film and Television Producer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"get-an-inside-look-at-the-daily-life-of-a-producer-working-in-film-television-and-video-production-from-some-of-the-heavy-hitters-in-the-film-industry\">Get an inside look at the daily life of a producer working in film, television, and video production from some of the heavy-hitters in the film industry.<\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of every pro film, television, or video project, you&#8217;ll find a producer (or producers) working diligently to make sure everything happens according to plan.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s plenty of information drifting through the content-verse that covers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/what-film-producers-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">what a producer does<\/a>. But, if you&#8217;re wondering how to actually move into the role, it&#8217;s worth turning to the experts for advice in the form of interviews, podcasts, and round-table discussions.<\/p>\n<p>This approach offers an easy way to get to know your favorite professionals (and their work) more intimately, and hear the step-by-step details of how they broke into the industry.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you aspire to a career similar to those of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000988\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Jerry Bruckheimer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0009190\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">J.J. Abrams<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0005086\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Kathleen Kennedy<\/a>, or maybe you&#8217;re just seeking tips for producing your projects more professionally, dig into the following content, featuring insights from some of the best producers working in film and television.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"learn-the-business-of-being-a-producer\">Learn the Business of Being a Producer<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CJ3lJzVuKCk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>There\u2019s a reason we call it show business and not show-show\u2026 if you just want to go out and make a piece of art for yourself and you have the money to blow, go ahead. But that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to be part of the entertainment industry, that doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re going to be part of the film business. It\u2019s a commodity as well as art\u2026 and people sacrifice one for the other.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This interview with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0373914\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Mark Heidelberger<\/a> is gold. It breaks down what it\u2019s actually like to be a seasoned producer in Hollywood, with comprehensive insight into how to get started and how to truly grasp that, in the film industry, producing is ultimately a business role.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"trust-your-departments-and-free-the-directors-mind\">Trust Your Departments and Free the Director\u2019s Mind<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_135553\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-135553\" class=\"wp-image-135553 size-full\" title=\"Producer Toby Halbrooks Shares Indie Film Insights\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg\" alt=\"Producer Toby Halbrooks Shares Indie Film Insights\" width=\"755\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=300,199 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=277,183 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=359,238 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=543,360 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=560,371 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Toby-Halbrooks-on-set.jpg?resize=150,99 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-135553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm2021909\/?ref_=nmmi_mi_nm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Toby Halbrooks<\/a> on the set of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2837574\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Old Man &amp; the Gun<\/a><em>. Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ericzachanowich.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Eric Zachanowich<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>It can be quite challenging to step between various positions on a film set. When I directed my short, I found myself often worrying about production things that shouldn\u2019t have been on my mind. You\u2019ve really got to trust the team you\u2019ve built. When I\u2019m producing, I try to allow each department the space to do their best job. I want the director worried about what\u2019s going on screen, not anything else.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With notable films like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2388637\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Ain&#8217;t Them Bodies Saints<\/em><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt2084989\/?ref_=nm_knf_t4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Upstream Color<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6265828\/?ref_=nm_knf_t1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">A Ghost Story<\/a> <\/em>on his resume, Toby Halbrooks is one of the best producers in the business.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-producer-toby-halbrooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">right here on PremiumBeat<\/a>, Halbrooks offers perspective into the role of a producer that&#8217;s rooted in his time spent both producing and directing.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key takeaways from the chat is that a producer should be a director&#8217;s partner. To accomplish this, a producer needs to take on a managerial role and work with different departments and department heads to ensure the director&#8217;s vision comes to life. Additionally, a producer should find ways to free the director from unnecessary distractions that could hurt the overall quality of the project.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"take-the-catch-and-release-approach\">Take the \u201cCatch and Release\u201d Approach<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lEYtJGN0ErY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>As a producer, I don\u2019t have to do everything, but I catch and release. If you throw me the ball, I\u2019m going to throw it to the person who should take care of it. Tell me what needs to be done and I\u2019ll throw it over there\u2026 Because if you take everything on, you will mess so many things up!&#8230; On a movie, we have a team of specialists\u2026 and on a good set, everyone stays in their lanes and that doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re not collaborative, it means that we\u2019re skilled at what we do.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In this interview, veteran Producer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm1187666\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Christina Sibul<\/a> breaks down her \u201ccatch and release\u201d approach to her job. Essentially, it&#8217;s all about finding solutions by putting the right production problems in the right hands.<\/p>\n<p>This method is an exercise in both delegation and gate-keeping that steers problems away from the director and toward the pros who have the skills to handle them.<\/p>\n<p>The DP will always know the most about the shot. A gaffer will always be the best person to handle an issue with lighting. A producer will always be the best person to make sure the ball is tossed to the right crew member.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"constant-communication-with-studios-or-stakeholders\">Constant Communication with Studios or Stakeholders<\/h3>\n<p>In our next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/interview-producer-bonnie-curtis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">eye-opening interview<\/a>, acclaimed Producer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0193268\/?ref_=fn_al_nm_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Bonnie Curtis<\/a> discusses the nuanced relationships that producers must nurture in order to act as an intermediary between creative visionaries (like a film\u2019s director) and key stakeholders who hold the money and make the big decisions.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>On a studio project, there is a political element that independent film more often does not experience. You have to spend quite a bit of your time communicating with the studio about every element of your film on a studio production. And, there is an approval process tied to that.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>With a career that includes projects with heavy-hitters like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0000229\/?ref_=nv_sr_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Steven Spielberg<\/a> and Kathleen Kennedy, Curtis is well-versed in the politics of the industry. In this interview, she offers real-world insight into how it\u2019s the producer&#8217;s job to handle all the messy details of a project, to ensure it runs smoothly from an operational standpoint.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"start-from-the-end-and-work-your-way-back\">Start from the End and Work Your Way Back<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TllbeKDMzsw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Start from the end. Start from the very end and work your way back. Don\u2019t start here and go forward without knowing where you\u2019re going to end up\u2026 It\u2019s a clear objective of where you should be at this stage. It should be a logical conclusion because everything should flow forward as it flows backwards, as well. You won\u2019t miss anything that way.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Finally, this long-form interview with Producer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0723476\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">John Paul Rice<\/a> breaks down ten tips for working as a professional film producer. There&#8217;s some solid, experience-based advice here for making sure a project runs smoothly. Take, for instance: \u201cStart at the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This is how Rice explains that it\u2019s the producer\u2019s job to have the ultimate early vision of what the final product will look like and how the team&#8217;s going to get there.<\/p>\n<p>With the end (and any potential problems) in sight from the beginning, it&#8217;s simply a matter of working your way backward to make sure every checkpoint is hit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Keep learning about the ins and outs of producing and production-based problem-solving with these helpful resources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/importance-of-pre-production-and-scheduling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Producing Tips: The Importance of Pre-Production and Scheduling<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/unexpected-setbacks-on-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Guide to Handling Unexpected Setbacks on Location<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/how-to-establish-a-location-by-using-color-grading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">How to Establish a Location by Using Color Grading<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/guide-to-basic-film-genres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">A Guide to the Basic Film Genres (and How to Use Them)<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/short-film-combines-2d-3d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Short Film, Big Ideas: Combining 2D and 3D to Visualize a Complex Issue<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Cover image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/team-director-discussing-during-break-scene-162274316\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Kzenon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get an inside look at the daily life of a producer working in film, television, and video production from some of the heavy-hitters in the film 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