Producing

The place for all producers to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on raising funds, setting a budget, on set strategies and all other topics related to producing a film, television or theater project

Tod Brilliant
Which model do you prefer? Unofficial poll….

Hollywood's "traditional" success model, followed by ours at CATHEDRAL COLLECTIVE.  The War of Art - John Binder Looking back on his ambition two mistakes were made: He honored his principles He indulged his emotions He should never have played the game that way in a place like Hollywood You need ta...

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Sarah Brockmann
Delays!

This is almost funny. LAST Saturday, we were supposed to be shooting an exterior. Remnants of a hurricane forced a quick shift. THIS Saturday, another exterior, which had been booked for MONTHS, has to be moved because of a tropical storm headed our way! REALLY?

And here's the real kicker - when I c...

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Maurice Vaughan

Sorry the production had those delays, Sarah Brockmann. Maybe you'll get some great footage of hunting season for your project. :)

E Langley

Watch THE OFFER about the making of THE GODFATHER.

Sarah Brockmann

I mean, at least it's not the Tunisian sand storm they dealt with in Episode One of Star Wars...

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Phillip Wade
SAG Ultra-Low Budget Question

Hello Everyone! I'm producing an ultra-low budget sci-fi feature in Oregon. We recently became signatory and have an interim agreement in place. Since the majority of the actors are non-SAG, does anyone know if I will need to pay out P&H for the non-SAG actors, as well as the SAG actors? I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this!

Phillip Wade

Thanks, Sasha! It's great to meet you.

Jack Binder

Good question. It seems not, as they "must join" at some point. Unclear if you need to taft-hartly them. Call SAG.

Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Phillip Wade I have two very important points to make: (1) you would not pay to or on behalf of non-sag people something due to sag people, unless your sag agreement says you must. (2) More importantl...

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Joe Orlandino

Phillip Wade to Shadow's point...READ EVERYTHING - twice...and the fine print three times. You're entering (or have entered) into a binding agreement with a large and powerful trade union. Also, when...

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Sarah Brockmann

Contact SAG directly. I've found them to be super helpful.

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Martin Reese
Attaching a Director to Your Project

What is the proper way to approach a director whose style matches a project you're looking to finance?

Doug Conant

Hey Martin. My rec: A friendly, professional, and succinct email to the director's manager. If no manager, their agent. If no agent, directly (if you can find their contact info). In the email, a shor...

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Martin Reese

Thanks Doug Conant. That is very helpful.

Josiah Bhola Hillaire
Producing, Networking

For those in NY, what projects you’re working on and if you need any help or anything like that, please contact me. I’m trying to get in the film business and I’m willing to learn and grow.

Ashley Renee Smith

Josiah Bhola Hillaire Stage 32 has a free job board that you can use to post available jobs or search for any jobs in your profession. To find it, click “Jobs” on the top menu bar, and you can search...

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Sarah Brockmann
Half way there!

We're just about half done with principle photography for our feature, "St. Jones' Ditch", shooting in Massachusetts. Not sure which is harder - scheduling week-end shoots around everyone's schedule or getting locations to stop disappearing on me. OR finding East Texas in Massachusetts - yeah, that's challenging too. Still, best cast and crew EVER!

Leonardo Ramirez

Congratulations Sarah Brockmann - now bring it home! All the best!

Jack Binder

Bravo!

Emily J

Sorry you're struggling but CONGRATS ON THE PRODUCTION Sarah Brockmann! That's incredible! Keep us posted on the process!!

Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations to you, the cast, and crew on being about half done with principle photography, Sarah Brockmann! Excited to see "St. Jones' Ditch"!

Ugo Cavallo
Co-producer?

Hello everyone! How are you? I hope you are well and that September has brought you new energy to devote to your projects. Today I want to get into a topic I know very little about (I will post an announcement about it in the jobs section). Who is a co-producer and what does he/she do? Is he a line-...

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Sam Sokolow

Hi Ugo - in my experience, there are different definitions and sources of being a co-prodcuer based on the project and format. In television, when a mid-level executive or key contributor at a product...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

All "producer" titles are ambiguous. On some productions, a coproducer is whoever the senior producer decides to give the title to and is responsible for whatever they are designated to do. Sometimes...

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David Abrookin

I've been asking myself what a co-producer is for over a decade, haha! But seriously, both Sam and Shadow answered pretty well

Jack Binder

Very good replies. The title has many applications. Traditionally the co-producer title in features was for a junior producer, and most often a credit given to writers. I think Ugo is also referring t...

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Ugo Cavallo

thank you guys for the replies, I've learned a lot !

Mukesh Radha Krishna Tak
Planning to shoot my next at Hungry

In February 2024 and it's a crime thriller. One of major factor to shoot there is government grant and low costs any one experienced in these fronts and throw light on ease of shoot and getting through government any suggestions in terms of line producer selection?

I am based out of Mumbai India

Jack Binder

Hungary is a great place to shoot and has accelerated production a great deal over the last decade. Very easy to work with. I have a good deal of experience working with the incentive and the studios,...

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Mukesh Radha Krishna Tak

Sounds cool and let's explore I can be reached at mukesh@cairsaangri.com

Maurice Vaughan
Writer Teams Up With Producer On Project After Stage 32 Class

Read about how Chris Vincent teamed up with a producer through Stage 32 in today’s blog.

Chris shares what he learned about making a pitch book/pitch deck.

www.stage32.com/blog/writer-teams-up-with-producer-on-project-after-stag......

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Joseph Wilson
Joseph Wilson

Hello. A friend has asked me for a reference to a Movie Magic Budgeting X online course(s) that teaches the software and the complex nature of budget creation. I know that there are several On-Demand courses here on Stage 32, but the majority still utilize MMB 7. In the past, I've referred people to...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

If I am not mistaken, EP themselves have tutorials on the main site.

Joseph Wilson

Thanks, Shadow. I will have to take a second look at the EP website, but I believe there is the Academy for EP's various products. In the case of MMB, this offers only the basics of the software's fun...

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Rodney Holland
Show Creator Seeking Referral to Mid-level or Higher LITERARY MANAGER

Hello Everyone! I'm a show creator/writer/producer. Just 18 months ago, my TV series was NEARLY picked up by one of the big-5 Hollywood studios. I've got a Golden Globe-winning EP/director attached and one of the series leads cast (a lead from Friday Night Lights). My pilot has been read by EP/write...

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Dan MaxXx

Ask EP's, Director, and lead actor who read your script for a manager/tv agent referral. It is that simple.

Rodney Holland

Thanks for reading my post, Dan. I wish it was "that simple," but it's not. The actor DID hook me up with an agent, but even though that agent loves the script... and he thought about repping me, he j...

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Dan MaxXx

It's a "soft pass."

Ready to go is corporate code meaning 3-4 years minimum.

If your director/your partner said to wait for strike to end, then wait. GL

Rodney Holland

Yes, it was a "soft pass" from the studio, which shocked my EPs as their expectation was that it was going to be a pick up. And it was a pass after they went back and forth for months on it.

The "ready...

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Sasha Tomas
Has anyone ever used Largo AI?

I am watching a YouTube video of the pitches at AFM of Producers who used AI to help them with analytics. I'm trying to understand how to use this tool and how effective it is. Has anyone used Largo AI? What does this service/company do and how does it work? If you have used it, what was your experience?

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg

Largo AI work with the Independent Producers Guild on some projects. I have dealt with them directly. They seem like very nice, real people and they are FAR less expensive and FAR more effective than the "as services" at slated.com

Sasha Tomas

Thanks, Shadow Dragu-Mihai, Esq., Ipg . I appreciate the feedback. Just had a conversation with them. Very nice people and a really smart tool. I see the benefits of the analysis but I don't think I'm...

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