Film Producer

Description:

A Film producer overseas the business and financial side involved in making a production. This production could be in films, television or theatre.

Facts:

• Film producers are very instrumental in obtaining funding for a film.
• For film promotions, there is a lot of travel involved, so staying away from home for long periods is normal.

Personal Qualities:

• Good communication skills
• Good people skills
• Business minded
• Leadership and management ability
• Good knowledge of the production process

A Typical Day:

A typical day for a Film producer might include

• Conduct meetings to discuss the production progress
• Reading scripts
• Pitching for their programs to be commissioned by TV broadcasters
• Promoting new productions

Entry Requirements

• There is no specific requirement, but employers prefer you to have a degree along with some experience
• Some producers started as writers or actors
• A degree in business management can be very handy and puts you in a visible position.
• Building practical experience, some film producers started as runners and built up from there to become film producers. It is possible.
• Hard work, Patience and Determination will take you further.

Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://careerplanning.about.com