Major Project: Role Research (Producing)

Major Project: Role Research (Producing Skills)

As part of my research into my role as producer on this project, I went through information given by real producers and read online articles about producing a documentary. To find out the key skills I should have as a producer. The output from this research I undertook is summarised below.

• As a producer, it is important to keep in regular contact with your director/writer. In order to read, drafted and finished scripts

• You need to be able to secure the finance for a new production, either by pooling resources or organising fundraisers (in person or online).

• Organise crew for every shoot, including a director camera operators, and runners.

• Arrange other crew such as talent or location supervisors, or lighting professionals. 

• Keep in control of the production's budget, managing payments, tracking spending and allocate resources.

• Create and organise shooting schedules making sure to update them if any changes occur with crew or locations.

• Hold regular meetings with the director to discuss characters and scenes
• Act as an assistant or substitute for the director if no one else is available.

• Troubleshoot problems that arise during production.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, risk assessments, health and safety etc.

• Supervise the progress of the project from production through to post-production.

• Deliver the finished production on time and to budget.

I hope to be able to take on board and develop all these skills throughout the production.