Line Producing 101
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Webinar hosted by: Jess Weiss
International Producer (Showtime, Paramount, Amazon)
Jess Weiss is a film producer and line producer. She deeply cares about the art of storytelling, and with her masterful budgetary skills, she loves the logistical puzzle of making a project happen. She has produced projects for Showtime, Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and more all over the United States, as well as internationally in Latin America and Europe. With over ten years of producing experience, Jess has worked in narrative and documentary feature films and TV shows, commercials, branded campaigns, theatre, immersive, experiential and live events. She has produced content for Instagram, Diet Coke, Smartwater, Panera Bread, among many others, and her films have been selected for international festivals worldwide, recently at Tribeca, SXSW and Camerimage. She’s also a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Television Academy. Recent producer credits include THE HONEYMOON PHASE, starring François Chau and Tara Westwood; THE SUBJECT starring Jason Biggs, Aunjanue Ellis and Anabelle Acosta; and AMERICAN INSURRECTION, starring Nadine Malouf, Michael Raymond James and Toby Leonard Moore, recently voted top five action movies to watch by the New York Times. Full Bio »
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A New Webinar Exclusively On Stage 32!
Join international line producer Jess Weiss, who's worked with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Paramount+, and discover how you can excel in this vital production role.
When it comes to making a movie or TV show, writers and directors lead the creative execution but the leader of the actual physical production is the line producer.
This crucial production role creates the schedule and the budget, and it’s their job to bring the project in on time and on budget. They handle hiring the crew, ensure the project is done safely, and find creative solutions to production issues at all times so that the writers and directors can achieve their vision.
For a filmmaker or producer, you must find a line producer who understands your priorities and is resourceful enough to know how to physically deliver those priorities.
Working your way up to line producer can also be a fantastic path for all of those in production roles, as the job is involved with every step of production.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you’ll learn what makes a great line producer so that you can impress your crew with your ability to game plan, fix problems, keep the budget down, and more. You'll also see real-life examples of how imperative the line producer is as you learn from case studies of successful films.
Your instructor, Jess Weiss, is a film producer, line producer, and a member of the PGA with over 10 years of experience and a master of budgeting and finding creative ways to make a project happen.
She’s produced projects for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Showtime, and more, throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Her films have been selected for international festivals worldwide, with recent screenings at Tribeca, SXSW, and Camerimage.
Her recent producing credits include THE HONEYMOON PHASE, starring François Chau and Tara Westwood; THE SUBJECT starring Jason Biggs, Aunjanue Ellis, and Anabelle Acosta; and AMERICAN INSURRECTION, starring Nadine Malouf, Michael Raymond James, and Toby Leonard Moore, recently voted top five action movies to watch by the New York Times.
Jess has also worked with top-tier Hollywood talent, including Jane Campion, Kirsten Dunst, Javier Bardem, Common, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and countless others.
Jess will show you the primary responsibilities of a line producer, common mistakes, how story choices influence the budget, how to calculate your schedule and review your budget, and so much more.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll know the ins and outs of line producing, what to look for in a great line producer, and you'll know what it takes to make a successful film production. Don’t miss your chance to work with a successful line producer and PGA member on US and international productions.
"It's a huge responsibility and rewarding, getting people back to work and getting their paychecks again, and being able to actually lessen their anxiety and have people tell me that they feel safe because I’m there." -- Jess Weiss
What You'll Learn
What is a Producer?
- What does a Producer do?
- What is a Line Producer?
- Why does every project require multiple producers?
How do you get your film from script to screen?
- What are the steps to move your film forward?
- Common Mistakes - And Tips To Avoid Them
- Comparable successful movies that follow this advice
What are some main costs to keep in mind?
- How does your story influence your budget?
- How do your characters influence your budget?
- How do your locations influence your budget?
What do you need to keep in mind on a feature schedule?
- What are the turnaround rules?
- How long do you need to prep, shoot and wrap?
- How to schedule a shoot day?
- Why does continuity matter to a schedule?
How to review a budget?
- What are key, second and third rates?
- What are kit fees and rentals?
- What are expendables?
- What are fringes?
- Simple tax credit considerations
Q&A with Jess
About Your Instructor
Jess Weiss
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A 4-Part On-Demand Class Exclusively On Stage 32! Join international line producer Jess Weiss, who's worked with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Paramount+, and discover how you can manage your project's money and excel in this vital production role. PLUS! Receive exclusive handouts, including budget, schedule, and expense report templates. You have the script. You have the director. You have an idea for the cast. Now, how do you bring it all together and make your project a reality? What materials do you need to approach an investor? How do you make your film in a way that matches your creative vision while not going over time or budget? The answer: you need to have or be a great line producer. In this four-part on-demand class exclusively on Stage 32, you will learn the tried-and-true industry standards and best practices for every production to properly budget, schedule, and manage your film to completion. The line producer oversees your film's money before you even have a penny as they build out the budget used to help sell your project to financiers. They also ensure the money you have is spent in the most responsible way so that you achieve the film you desire. That includes hiring the crew, creating the production schedule, and managing funds throughout the production. You’ll cover all of this over and more while receiving exclusive templates to use on your own productions, including a script breakdown, budget, schedule, and expense report templates. Plus, you’ll be taught by one of the best line producers in the business, Jess Weiss. Jess is an international line producer, film producer, and member of the PGA with over 10 years of experience. She’s a master of budgeting and finding creative ways to make a project happen. Jess has produced projects for Netflix, Amazon Prime, Paramount+, Showtime, and more, throughout the U.S., Latin America, and Europe. Her films have been selected for international festivals worldwide, with recent screenings at Tribeca, SXSW, and Camerimage. Her recent producing credits include THE HONEYMOON PHASE, starring François Chau and Tara Westwood; THE SUBJECT starring Jason Biggs, Aunjanue Ellis, and Anabelle Acosta; and AMERICAN INSURRECTION, starring Nadine Malouf, Michael Raymond James, and Toby Leonard Moore, recently voted top five action movies to watch by the New York Times. She's worked with top-tier Hollywood talent, including Jane Campion, Kirsten Dunst, Javier Bardem, Common, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and countless others. Jess will show you the tips and tricks she’s learned from over 10 years of production experience. PLUS! as an added bonus - you'll get: a script breakdown a sample budget a sample schedule expense report templates for your own projects By the end of this class, you’ll have the tools you need to make and manage your film's finances until your project is complete on time and on budget. Give your projects to the best chance at success with Jess as your guide in this class, exclusively on Stage 32. Even though this class is on-demand we highly recommend doing the assignments between each session to get the most out of the educational experience. "It's a huge responsibility and rewarding, getting people back to work and getting their paychecks again, and being able to actually lessen their anxiety and have people tell me that they feel safe because I’m there." -- Jess Weiss
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