MAJOR PROJECT: My Role as Producer: Research/Development

My primary role in this project is the Producer. It is essential that I research the requirements of the role to be able to undertake the role effectively and confidently. Below I will be discussing the jobs required and the skills I will need to have to fulfil this role.

The Producer on a film production is in charge of every aspect of the production. They help to bring together the crew and cast members in an environment where the film can go ahead and be brought into production. They are accountable for the film's success and are responsible for ensuring that all elements go according to plan, from the beginning right through into production until the film is finalised.

A Producer may come up with a concept or be in charge of selecting a screenplay to take forward into production. In my case, I will be working with the Director, Josh and be taking his original concept forward, but we will be developing and writing the script together.

The Producer is also in charge of approving and finalising locations, the production schedule and organising the budget in some cases, depending on the size of the production. They may also work with the Executive Producer to raise money for the production and supervise in this department.
Once the film has gone into production, they are responsible for ensuring that there is a good level of communication amongst all contributors and help to ensure a smooth operation throughout shoot days right until the film is edited and finalised.

Below I will be discussing the required skills for the role of Producer, which I will need to have in order for the film to go ahead into production.

Creative Ideas/Vision:
Although it is is the Director who will be driving the creative vision forward, it is important that he Producer has input in this department also. I shall be voicing my creative ideas when writing and adapting the script all the way through to the final edit.

Analytical: 
Being analytical is an essential skill for this role. This will involve me looking at the content through pre-prouduction all the way through to post-production, to offer my advice and viewpoints for creative improvements.

Understand Creative Processes:
It is important that as the Producer, I understand the creative processes of filmmaking. I will need to work with the crew members with more technical roles and offer them advice or help them to troubleshoot problems to achieve the best results. During production, I will still be overseeing the technical roles and although I will not have an active input, I will be giving my feedback to ensure that production is successful. I will also be working carefully with the Director throughout to ensure he hasn't missed any important shots in the shot-list right the way through to the edit where I will be assisting the editor with the creative decisions to finalise the film.

Be Motivating: One of the key roles of the Producer is to bring all of the crew and contributors together. To be able to do this, I will need to communicate efficiently with everyone and motivate them to ensure that each and every person feels confident in their roles and are just as passionate about making the film as I am.

I have found researching the requirements of the role useful in ensuring that I know what the role will require from me. I am passionate about being the Producer on this production and feel confident that I will be able to apply myself to the appropriate skills required.