Every good Line Producer knows the financial health or sickness of their production at all times. Knowing where you are financially helps you overcome the unpredictable. You know what I’m talking about – those moments when your Executive Producer tells you the water scene you planned to shoot from the docks will now be an … Read more
Pretty much every thing. 1. Designs and writes the production schedule 2. Writes a budget based on the creative and the schedule 3. Obtains insurance for the production 4. Hires all personnel and negotiates deals 5. Manages the pre-production process: Casting Sets built Wardrobe is purchased or designed DP is hired and works with the … Read more
There are several essential ingredients you’ll need to make it in television production. A certain somethin’somethin’ you must have that makes you stick-to-it no matter what. One of the key ingredients is never take ‘no’ as the final answer. Get the job done – whatever it takes. And no matter how hard the task – … Read more
Why do we love Superheroes? Because they have the power to get things done. We’re thrilled when they fly, we’re excited when they transform, and we cheer when they destroy evil. Producers with superhero qualities create great shows and they work again, and again and again. So what’s the trick to unleashing the superhero in … Read more
Science and math are important, but are they entertaining? Can you develop a series around these subjects that will have kids leaving the mall early or abandoning their Xbox? With the current administration’s push on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – also known as the STEM initiative – producers are creating programming and networks are … Read more
I think it’s a well known fact that many romance writers are fans of Joss Whedon’s Buffy, Angel and Firefly. How do I know this? Well, I’ve asked around. Anyway, I’m not here to debate whether he has fans or not. He does. His latest creation, Dollhouse, just premiered on FOX and I of course … Read more