Film producer - Wikipedia
A
film producer is a person who oversees
film production.
[1] Either employed by a
production company or working
independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script; coordinating writing, directing, editing; and arranging financing.
[2]
The producer is responsible for finding and selecting promising material for development.
[2] Then (unless the film is based on an existing script) the producer has to hire a
screenwriter and oversee the
development of the script.
[3] Then the producer leads a
pitch to secure the financial backing (a "
green light") to allow production to begin. The producer also supervises the
pre-production,
principal photography, and
post-production stages of
filmmaking. One of the most important tasks is to hire the
director and other key
crew members. Whereas the director makes the creative decisions during the production, the producer typically manages the logistics and business operations, though some directors also produce their own films. The producer is tasked with making sure the film is delivered on time and within budget.
[4]Finally, the producer will oversee the marketing and
distribution.