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 production. Whether you’re on location, in the studio or sitting at your desk prepping for the next shoot – here are some handy ‘must-haves’ … Read more
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 itself daily. This mystical closet I’m speaking of contains thousands and thousands of only one item. What’s in this closet? A monkey wrench. Yup, that … Read more
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 insurances, determining the risk assessment for the series, hiring the crew, managing the crew, ensuring shooting locations are secured, all contracts are signed, appropriate music … Read more
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 unread emails and counting. I want to take my palm and smack myself upside the head for ever feeling bad when I wasn’t working … Read more
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 in and rolling out. I was at peace with the world. I had no complaints. But now, I’m back at work. I’m on a … Read more
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 as a dart board and the network can’t decide….well, they can’t decide anything. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Blah, blah, blah. So, what do you do Line … Read more