Becoming a Film Producer

Becoming a Film Producer

Author: Boris Kachka

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1501159453

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A revealing guide to a career as a film producer written by acclaimed author Boris Kachka and based on the real-life experiences of award-winning producers—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. At the center of every successful film is a producer. Producers bring films to life by orchestrating the major players—screenwriters, directors, talent, distributors, financiers—to create movie magic. Bestselling author and journalist Boris Kachka shadows award-winning producers Fred Berger and Michael London and emerging producer Siena Oberman as movies are pitched, financed, developed, shot, and released. Fly between Los Angeles and New York, with a stop in Utah at the Sundance Film Festival, for a candid look at this high-stakes profession. Learn how the industry has changed over the decades—from the heyday of studios to the reign of streaming platforms. Gain insight and wisdom from these masters’ years of experience producing films, from the indie darlings Sideways and Milk to Academy Award–winning blockbusters like La La Land. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.


How to Get a Job in Television

How to Get a Job in Television

Author: Elsa Sharp

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2014-03-10

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1408125749

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'Incredibly timely, practical advice for developing contacts and skills' Jo Taylor, 4Talent Manager at Channel 4 TV is a notoriously difficult industry to get into and progress within. There is no set career path and 70% of applicants rely on contacts to get a foothold. Based on the author's experience as a TV researcher, series producer and recruitment executive, this contemporary guide will help thousands of hopefuls break into TV. It is packed with inside information and advice from training bodies, HR executives, and people working in the industry at every level, including for example: Conrad Green - the multi award-winning British Executive Producer of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars (US) Tim Hincks - Chairman of Endemol (makers of Big Brother) Grant Mansfield - Chairman and MD of RDF Television Kate Phillips - Head of Development at BBC TVFrom the do's and don'ts of work experience, the role of the researcher, the 'seven stages of CV', pathways to series producer and how to move up the ladder, this is the TV job hunter's bible.


202 High Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree

202 High Paying Jobs You Can Land Without a College Degree

Author: Jason R. Rich

Publisher: Entrepreneur Press

Published: 2006-06-01

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 1613081227

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THE FIRST STEP TO A DYNAMIC CAREER You have something in common with Bill Gates, Michael Dell and Ted Turner: None of them graduated from college. If they can make it, you can, too! Don’t settle for a minimum-wage job just because you’re not a college graduate. Try one of these 202 high-paying options. They’re more than jobs—they’re careers. This book helps you: • Define your interests and skills, and figure out what job is perfect for you • Impress recruiters by perfecting resumes, cover letters, applications and interview skills • Choose from 202 opportunities that lead to high income and long-term financial stability • Get the inside scoop on salary ranges, career paths, working conditions and job responsibilities for each opportunity Avoid dead-end jobs. Find the career that’s right for you, and start your new life today!


How to Get a Job in Television

How to Get a Job in Television

Author: Susan Walls

Publisher: How To Books Ltd

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781857037920

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This book meets two needs, to encourge the right sort of people to come into television production and to save young job seekers the horrors of learning on the job


Getting Paid to Produce Videos

Getting Paid to Produce Videos

Author: Carol Hand

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2016-12-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1508172935

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This comprehensive guide to building a career in video production and filmmaking takes a look at how to get an education in the field, which types of businesses are hiring and why, and the different angles employees are taking on the path to success.


The Screenplay Business

The Screenplay Business

Author: Peter Bloore

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 0415613329

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The development of a film script is a long and complex process, initially creatively driven by the writer, but managed by a producer or development executive. This text examines the process and considers how to create the best processes and environments for developing stories and concepts for film.


What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?

What's That Job and How the Hell Do I Get It?

Author: David J. Rosen

Publisher: Crown Currency

Published: 2008-03-11

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 0767930150

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WHAT EXACTLY IS THIS? A no-BS directory of more than fifty cool careers. A book that explains, in detail, what each job really entails -- and then tells you what you need to do to actually get it. A book for people searching for the right job. Don’t panic; you will not end up a hobo or pharmaceutical test subject. AND HOW THE HELL WILL IT HELP ME? Each chapter is based on insider knowledge gleaned from interviews with the cream of the crop in their fields--experts like Kate Spade on fashion design; Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries, on being an author; Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine, and Eli Roth, Hostel, on directing films… and many more. You’ll get answers to burning career questions such as: What will I actually do all day? Do I have to wear a suit and pointy shoes? How do I even get my foot in the door? What should I say on the interview? What are the pros and cons of this job? Will I be able to afford a yacht? By the end of each chapter, you’ll know exactly what each career is, whether you want to pursue it, and exactly what it’s going to take to get it. Over fifty different jobs are detailed, including: Blogger Chef Event Planner Investment Banker Magazine Writer Multimedia Designer Personal Trainer Screenwriter Veterinarian Video Game Developer Wardrobe Stylist And many more…


Planning the Low-budget Film

Planning the Low-budget Film

Author: Robert Latham Brown

Publisher: Chalk Hill Books (US)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780976817802

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A step-by-step blueprint for novice and aspiring filmmakers seeking to learn how to develop a feature film. Examines how to identify and break down shooting sequences in scripts, scout locations, create a production board and shooting schedule, deal with unions, budget a film, and rebound when it all goes wrong. Along the way, readers learn how to economize to get the most value from limited funds and what to look for in a prospective crew. To facilitate an understanding of the concepts, a real-life example of a complete budget and production board for an independent low-budget feature film is provided. Includes list of contacts--film commissions in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and England; payroll companies; and vendors of supplies--along with a directory of unions; also a glossary of industry terms and a list of safety bulletins issued by the Industry Wide Labor/Management Safety Committee.--From publisher description.


Occupational Outlook Handbook

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Author: Claitor's Law and Publishing Division

Publisher: Claitor's Pub Division

Published: 2006-06

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 9781598040500

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With detailed descriptions of more than 250 occupations, this volume covers what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects. It also includes summary information on additional occupations and a chapter on Tomorrow's Jobs.


Career Opportunities in Writing

Career Opportunities in Writing

Author: T. Allan Taylor

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1438110901

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Provides information on salaries, skill requirements, and employment opportunities for ninety writing and writing-related professions.