Film Producer

A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant hosts 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. Many film producers are also talent (directors, screenwriters, actors) but that is not always the case, as it is the only profession in entertainment that does not require a specific talent, but rather a powerful network of allies. 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. However, an idea or concept for a film can originate with any individual, including a screenwriter, a director or a producer. A producer begins by obtaining the rights to create or co-create a feature-length screenplay. The producer oversees the process, which includes coordinating, supervising and...