top of page
Producer.png

Producer

One of the main roles of a producer is to oversee the overall aspects of the production. They are responsible to the financial and managerial functions of the production. The producer provides financial backing to the production or invites investors to pour in financing, and hires the creative staffs like the director, writers, choreographer, and composer. Though the casting of actors is a job for the director, a producer has the power of casting approval. A producer acts like a bridge to connect financing or business in the realization of the playwright’s vision.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram

Checklist

​Pre-Production

  1. ​Lock Script

  2. Finalize Budget

    • Breakdown script

    • Draft budget based on script needs

  3. Hire Department Heads

    • Director (if not already established)

    • Line Producer

    • Unit Production Manager (UPM)

    • Cinematographer

    • Casting Director

    • Location Manager

    • Production Designer

  4. Breakdown the Script

    • Create scene breakdowns

    • Establish the number of locations, props, cast members, time of day, etc.

  5. Locations

    • Source locations

    • Scout locations

    • Secure locations

  6. Storyboard & Shot List

    • Create storyboards

    • Create shot list

  7. Equipment

  • Reserve equipment with rental house

  • Obtain COIs (Certificate of Insurance)
  1. Casting

  • Create cast breakdowns

  • Distribute to talent agencies

  • Hold auditions and callbacks

  • Make offers and negotiate contracts

  • Lock cast

  1. Rehearsals

    • Schedule table reads

    • Schedule rehearsals

  1. Art Department

    • Source props & art

    • Begin set design & construction (if necessary)

  2. Wardrobe

    • Gather cast clothing and shoe sizes

    • Shop for wardrobe

    • Hold fitting with cast

    • Finalize wardrobe options

  3. Permits, Insurance & Contracts

    • Purchase production insurance

    • Gather location permits

    • Finalize talent contracts

    • Finalize crew deal memos

    • Finalize release forms

  4. Schedule

    • Create stripboard schedule

  5. Hire remaining crew

    • Production Management

    • Camera

    • Electrical

    • Grip

    • Assistant Directors

    • Continuity

    • Art

    • Sound

    • Stunts

    • Special Effects

    • Transportation

    • Craft Services

    • Catering

    • Hair & Makeup

    • DIT

    • Post-Production

  6. Production Prep

    • Tech scout

    • Camera prep

    • Equipment pickups

    • Create & distribute call sheets

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

123-456-7890 

bottom of page