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
You’ve gotten the green light to produce a new series. You will need a Show Runner, Line Producer, Production Manager, Coordinators, Assistants, DPs, ADs, Gaffers, Art Directors, etc. etc. etc. You will need people who know what they’re doing, who can get the job done fast, and do it for less money than what’s in your budget. … Read more
I had a dream the other night, I got off an elevator and as the doors closed behind me they faded into the wall. I began running down what looked like an endless hallway. No doors. No exits. The walls were covered in purchase orders, petty cash receipts, cost trackers and budgets with big red … Read more
Line Producers like to adhere to the Boy Scout Motto of “Be Prepared”. If you’ve got what you need on location or in the studio – you’re able to function quickly and get the job done. So I’ve learned over the years to carry certain items I cannot be without. So what essentials are in … Read more