Don’ t you just hate when the location manager posts a photo of only one view of a location. Or tells you to imagine the wall on the other side of the room while he’s showing you the window. Well – now you don’t have to use your imagination when it comes to what a … Read more
WE DON’T HAVE MONEY FOR THAT… are words a Showrunner never wants to hear. As a Line Producer you probably pride yourself on being able to control all aspects of the production. In reality there are two areas you’re not ‘EVAH’ going to fully control; the weather and the creative. Like beautiful clouds forming an … Read more
You’ve been asked to create a budget for the next series your production company will be producing. If you’re first instinct is to whip out the latest budgeting software like movie magic budgeting – then you would be putting the cart before the horse and find yourself dragging a heavy load up a steep hill, … Read more
The phrases “no worries” and “it’s all good” are bantered around a lot. I mean A LOT. I was on a recent production and I must have heard it said at least 50 times in one day, every day for over a month. I’m not prone to exaggeration and this is no exception. It seems … Read more
There isn’t a production company in the world that doesn’t need extra hands. Especially when you’re coming down the home stretch of pre production. With last minute script changes, location permits, meals on set to arrange, props, wardrobe, set construction and the like – the final days before actual production can feel like your head … Read more
When creating a Production Schedule start backwards from the delivery date. Whether you’re using sophisticated scheduling software, or you’re just using a gigantic wall calendar, begin with the delivery date. Otherwise you’ll be working on that production schedule for the rest of your natural born days. PRODUCTION SCHEDULE ORDER 1. Deliver final master to the … Read more