Producing

Hey Robert,

In my pitch deck, I included the following:

1. cover page (which includes title and contact info),

2. pitch page (project runtime, genre, and logline of the project),

3. Objective page,

4. Summary of the project page,

5. Synopsis page,

6. Target audience page,

7. Talent page (with attached talent and credits),

8. Team page,

9. Crew page,

10. Film comparables,

11. Financial summary,

12. Use of funds page,

13. Budget page ( I think top sheet is fine),

14. Contact page.

Hope this helps.

Thanks Jeff!

Thanks! Checking it out now

I read Iger's book, too. This is a great link, I didn't know this. Thanks Amanda.

Oh, good! I really found it fascinating. It was like pulling back the curtain of what the mindset is in the massive shift in our industry. Interested about this Apple move, too.

Dan, darn it! I wish I'd known about this sooner... It looks excellent. Darn, darn.

Noureddine, what is VPF?

Thanks Stephen, good advice.

https://virtualpitchfest.com/

Thanks Noureddine, that was interesting!

I'm definitely interested

Isn't the answer to this question, "You,"?

Hi, Carlo. This may be better placed on the Jobs board: https://www.stage32.com/find-jobs. That's where members post various "want ads" or searches for creative partners, paid or not paid. The Lounge craft and business forums are for topic discussion. Hope that helps and good luck with your search! ;)

thanks Beth, new on Stage32 and still trying to figure everything out. Ta x

Here's a strategy - sign up for a IMDB account and lookup Screenwriters who write same subjects and genres as you, then target their Reps/Agencies and their affiliations, lookup Producers' credits.

Other than that, find champions of your idea. Get to know actors & filmmakers. Someone has to vouch for you, push your script to people in the business of making movies.

Dan MaxXx Thank you very much for the advice and encouragement.

Here's a post about Line Producers. The duties listed vary from what the DGA defines, but it's close enough.

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing/A-guide-to-what-a-Line-Producer...

Most Line Producers started as ADs (according to the DGA) - and their jobs are very similar. The LP is more of an executive position, the AD a day-to-day job. Most true indies go with an AD because it's generally cheaper and you get a wider range of work duties. LPs are often required on big-budget projects - they mostly liaise with EPs and studio execs (the money guys).

Is there any money/assets like attached talent and crew to begin this feature pre-production, and is there a "locked script" to do the budget? Or is this just a part of a business plan package to raise money?

Kay Luke I'd like to hear more about Secret Life!

Kay - sounds good to me. Hope you don't burn up on reentry. All the best wishes for your success.

Kay Luke I completely agree that the New Hollywood (streaming) is the same as the Old Hollywood (studios) - apologies to Pete Townshend...

I'd be pleased if you would consider our webseries. The first episode is here: https://youtu.be/xFx1I-um1ms

This was done in Reno for less than 3K, concept to delivery (first season is bibled out). Although shot in Reno (and an example of some of the talent here), taking it to TX is doable. I have other TV concepts (bible and pilot scripts) with larger scales and longer formats, too.

Bridgett Leslie Depends what you are hoping the LP to do. Sometimes I am asked to do a preliminary budget in a certain range which the filmmaker thinks he or she may be able to raise. Other times a full studio-level union budget is being sought - again before raising funds. The above range from $600 - $4000 depending on your project details and what you want done. Then there is the real, actual production budget and the work of production management during the shoot, which often comes in at around 1% of budget (on films in the low millions). So the real question is what do you want to a LP for at this moment?

I'm a teeny tiny Producer in the NorWest US, so I can't help you with that. I suggest that you post your script (You do have one?) on C.J.'s Script Revolution over there in the UK. I'll bet that he's attracted a number of Producers local to your area in the UK.

To be clear: a Producer is the person who manages the resources of the project, and the Executive Producer is the person who raises the money. Do you seek the former, the latter, or both?

-- Damian

Network with local filmmakers. Pick someone who is organized from your team to be the producer. Ask friends and family for money, then they can be the Executive Producers (building on what Damian Lloyd said). These are my suggestions.

work on other people’s movies. Then ask the same people if they want to work on your movie. But you gotta be serious about making a movie, short or feature. 100% committed.

To be clear: the Producer manages the resources; the Executive Producer raises the money. Do you seek the former, the latter, or both?

Do be aware that you will never (ever, ever, ever) find someone who will just raise the money and handle all the business stuff so you can concentrate on your Art.

-- Damian

Hello Kevin, what's your project about and what are you looking for someone to do on your project?