Q&A: what’s the job of producers in movie making?
Question by Ashkan: what’s the job of producers in movie making?
what do producers do? do they finance the whole project? if yes then what’s the role of studios like Columbia Pictures? are they responsible just for distributing and advertising the movies?
thanks
Best answer:
Answer by Jeff Muscato
A producer produces the movie.
Lest you think I’m being snarky, think about what the word “produce” means.
From Wikipedia:
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.
The producer is often actively involved throughout all major phases of the filmmaking process, from inception and development to completion and delivery of a film project.[1] However, an idea or concept for a film can originate with any individual, including a screenwriter, a director or a producer. …
Some would consider the producer as the Chief of Staff while directors are in charge beginning at principal photography. This “staff and line” organization mirrors that of most large corporations and many military structures. Even though the director’s role is to oversee the film’s making, the producer has overall control of the project and can even terminate the director under severe situations such as schedule or budget overruns.[3] Sometimes the causes are diverging artistic directions or personality clashes.
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