Being a producer
Producers are well known in their financial role of investing in film or TV scripted programmes.
This is the top of the iceberg. For a producer, making a work means having a first or second opinion on any creative decision on top of taking all financial and legal risks by contracting with all creative, technical, financial contributors.
360° vision for each project
The Producer is the only person involved in a film / TV project with a micro and a macro view on all the creative and business aspects of a specific project from the creative and development phase through raising financing, producing and ensuring the optimal market exposure and exploitation of the resulting film/TV work.
Creative in each project
The Producer is an indispensable and key element in the Creative Triangle formed by the Producer, the Director(s) and the Scriptwriter(s). The Producer continuously provides creative input through all stages of project development, pre-production, shooting, post-production, marketing and distribution.
Incubator for each project
Producer is always the ‘first audience’ of a project in development and, in many cases, creates the concept for a film / TV project. Producers initiate projects, develop ideas and appoint Scriptwriters and Director(s). Producers may also be approached by a Scriptwriter and/or a Director looking for a business partner to develop a given project. There is no particular formula – the process is organic and adapted to each individual situation and project. Each project has its own development process and where applicable, ensuing business plan.
Optimizer for each project distribution
The growing range of offline and online distribution opportunities – with less revenues generated per viewer compared to former distribution channels – necessitates more agility and flexibility on the part of the Producer in order to achieve the widest possible audience exposure and the best recoupment of the investments in development and production. It is a prerequisite to make a production company sustainable: recoup investments and costs incurred and build capital to launch new projects.
Manifesto
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STORIES
Producers' voice
Our passion for films and Tv programmes is shared with our audiences. Everywhere across the globe, producing requires the same commitment and passion to bring a project on screens after a complex and risky creative, financial and legal process.
Producing is about entrepreneurship, but also a consistent legal and regulatory environment to operate.
Here are some stories told by producers.
Rebecca O’Brien
On the writer/director/producer creative triangle
Producer – Sixteen Films
Rebecca describes her process developing projects with long time collaborators director ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty.
Rebecca O’Brien
On the challenge of financing a new film
Producer – Sixteen Films
Rebecca walks you through the stages in financing a new Ken Loach film, underlining her role as producer.
Rebecca O’Brien
On the role of the producer during filming
Producer – Sixteen Films
From start of principal photography to cutting room, Rebecca’s role as a producer covers the entire production process.
Juan Gordon
On the thrills and risks of development
Producer – Morena Films
Juan discusses how he finds projects, works with writers and puts money at risk in the various stages of development.
Juan Gordon
On the art of pitching projects
Producer – Morena Films
Juan describes the skills involved in pitching a new project to potential financiers.
Juan Gordon
On how independent producers make a living
Producer – Morena Films
Juan discusses how producers’ ability to make a living depends on their success in getting new projects made.
Brenda Gilbert
On building an independent film & TV powerhouse
Producer – Bron Media Corp.
Bron Studios co-founder Brenda Gilbert evokes the company’s growth to become a leading producer of independent film and TV.
Brenda Gilbert
On developing the Netflix feature animation The Willoughbys
Producer – Bron Media Corp.
Brenda describes Bron Studios’ long and complex creative gestation of the Netflix animated series.
Brenda Gilbert
On producing the 2016 film Birth of a Nation
Producer – Bron Media Corp.
Brenda describes the making of the 2016 film Birth of a Nation and its impact on raising awareness of the history of slavery.
Jeremy Chua
On Making Asian Films for the World
Producer & Screenwriter – Potocol
Singaporean producer Jeremy Chua works at bringing South East Asian arthouse films into mainstream consciousness.
Jeremy Chua
On making an Asian-European film co-production
Producer & Screenwriter – Potocol
Jeremy takes us through the excitement and challenges of putting together an Asia-Europe co-production.
Jeremy Chua
On why intellectual property rights are vital to film making
Producer & Screenwriter – Potocol
Jeremy reflects on how the retention of IP rights supports his autonomy as a producer empowering Asian talent.
Mohamed Hefzy
On being a film producer
Producer & Screenwriter – Film Clinic
Film Clinic CEO Mohamed Hefzy discusses his role as one of the leading film producers in the Arab world.
Mohamed Hefzy
On producing the award-winning Egyptian film Clash
Producer & Screenwriter – Film Clinic
Mohamed discusses his role as lead producer of Clash, which he co-produced with France and Germany.
Mohamed Hefzy
On the role of film producer in promotion and marketing
Producer & Screenwriter – Film Clinic
The role of a producer does not end with production. Mohamed discusses his pivotal role in marketing campaigns.