video and motion picture producer

Description

Video and motion picture producers supervise the entire production of a movie or television programme. They select the scripts that will be turned into motion pictures or series. Video and motion picture producers find the financial means to make a movie or television series. They have the final decision on the whole project, from development and editing to distribution. During large-scale productions, video and motion picture producers can be part of a team of producers and may be responsible for some of these tasks.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

film production process accounting techniques project management principles copyright legislation audiovisual products financial jurisdiction marketing principles tax legislation

Practical Skills

consult with production director perform market research take artistic vision into account implement strategic planning perform project management select scripts liaise with financiers assess financial viability work with video and motion picture production team manage budgets develop professional network work with motion picture editing team work with playwrights edit scripts carry out auditions carry out interviews to select artistic team members prepare government funding dossiers edit recorded sound calculate production costs negotiate exploitation rights create rough cut manage distribution channels ensure fulfilment of legal requirements attend read-through plan marketing strategy edit digital moving images manage accounts negotiate publishing rights direct distribution operations implement marketing strategies search for a suitable filming location make film shooting schedule