1. LIFE OF THE FILM PRODUCER;
PART 7
What happens if the producer leaves the project? Then other producers take on the
responsibilities.
 The producer does various roles; between the business and the creative aspects of the
process of the film.
 The producer does not have a specific role on the set!
 However if the producer is always on set, then they become a ‘part of the family’ and
they become the go to person if there are any problems.
 The producer is the middleman between the crew, the director, the cinematographer,
etc. However establishing a good relationship with the crew is vital.
 An important function the producer is that of public relations supervisor or that of
publicity for the film.
 The producer must oversee all material being written, to disallow false or thinks to be
led astray.
 By maintaining control and keeping one step ahead of the material to be published, any
offending or "off the mark" material can be corrected before it makes its way into
public eye.
 The producer is the one that protects the director from being harassed.
THE PRODUCER/ DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIP
 It is obvious that the relationship between the producer and the director is an
extremely important one in the making of a successful picture.
 As a matter of fact, the producer is paid far less than the director of the film, and is
not a big consideration when deciding whether a film receives the "green light" or not.
 There are a handful of directors that are considered "bankable," meaning that many
studios are more than happy to have then on a project because of the almost guaranteed
success the film will have with their name on the project.
 Not every director can direct every type of film, no matter how talented or accredited
they are. The producer must take into high consideration how the director relates to
the particular project in mind.
 A great deal of persistence and enthusiasm in the project are once again key roles the
producer must play in trying to bring a director to the project.
If the director goes into the project with the agenda of making a film that will promote or
benefit his status then the film is bound for disaster.
 The producer and the director must share a common goal; to make a picture that they
both believe in.
The producer and director should work closely together while deciding the cast and crew,
as well as location scouting and a lot of groundwork in preproduction.

2. POST-PRODUCTION
 Once the film is completed, the actors can go home, but the producer stays on.
 It will go through the editing room where the editor will make their cut and the director
will make their cut, both leaving the scenes that they believe will create the best
picture.
 The producer may work with the director on the editing and some of the composing of
the final picture, but in general the director; editor and composer work together on the
final cut.