The Producer is responsible for all aspects of a film's production from inception to completion and beyond. Producers have overall control of every aspect of a film, bringing together the production team and approving selections. Their primary role is to foster an environment where the creative talents of the cast and crew can flourish. Producers must be good at business, strategy, motivation, negotiation, and have a creative vision, with the ability to anticipate and solve problems. They need knowledge of film narratives and filmmaking processes to plan and control the overall production budget.

1. PRODUCER
Producers are highly self-motivated individuals, who
have the final responsibility for all aspects of a film's
production. There are so many ways of being a
Producer. Very often the Producer is the first person to
become involved in a project, even before the writer, or
they may be the agent-style Producer who focuses on
the deal. Generally though, the Producer shepherds the
film from inception to completion and beyond, starting
long before the film-making process and continuing to
talk about and sell the picture long after everyone else
has gone on to other projects. Â Top film makers work
with the same people over and over again, which is why
it is important for those who wish to make a career in
the Production Office to gain respect by being a
reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic Production
Assistant or Runner.
The Producer's is role to turn story ideas into profitable
cinematic entertainment and to persuade others to
share in his or her commercial and creative vision. The
Producer's responsibility is to the production company
and the Executive Producers who are appointed to
supervise the production on behalf of the Financiers
and Distributors. All in all, the Producer is the person
who must remember what the central vision and goal of
the movie is and to be fiscally and creatively
responsible for that.
What is the job?
Producers have overall control on every aspect of a
film's production, bringing together and approving
the selection of the whole production team. Their
primary responsibility is to foster an environment in
which the creative talents of the cast and crew can
flourish - Producers are therefore ultimately
accountable for the success of the finished film.
The many responsibilities of the Producer span all
four phases of production:
Skills
Producers must be good businessmen, strategists, motivators, negotiators and creative
visionaries, with the ability to spot and deal with potential problems before they
materialise. They need an extensive knowledge of cinematic narrative and a thorough
understanding of all the creative processes of filmmaking as they are in ultimate control of
the overall planning of the production including sales and distribution. The Producer's
responsibility for the project continues for as long as the film is shown globally.
Key Skills
ability to secure finance for the production
ability to prepare and control the production budget
excellent communication skills
ability to work well under pressure and motivate the production team