8 Essentials a Line Producer Should Carry
Line Producer’s live and die by the Boy Scout’s motto – “Be Prepared”. The only thing I’d add is “Be Prepared for EVERYTHING, cause anything can and will happen on...
A Condom Won’t Give You The Kind of Protection You Need
I’m convinced a secret closet exists in every production company from NY to Los Angeles. A closet that not only glows in the dark, but likely pulsates and magically replenishes...
What’s a Line Producer and Why do You Care?
In the unscripted world of television, what does a Line Producer do? That’s the man or woman who is responsible for creating the series budget, creating the schedule, handling all...
Dear Diary – Day 2
Dear Diary: Today, like most days, I’m running one-hundred and fifty miles in a lot of directions simultaneously. My in-box sounds like Ms. Pac Girl on steroids. Ping. Ping. Ping. Twenty-five...
Dear Diary – Day 1
Dear Diary: It’s me, Jane. I know, I’ve neglected you horribly, but I was on vacation. Tropical breezes, the smell of early morning sun-tan lotion, and the sound of waves rolling...
Five “Musts” To Stay Sane in TV Production
The creatives want twelve weeks to shoot five one-hour episodes and you have a three-episode budget. The Director is a DIVA - in all caps. The Executive Producer uses you...