‘Working as a Production Manager’ was extensively updated in mid January 2020. Can you make this post better? Please help us by commenting below. Tell us about YOUR experiences working as a Production Manager. Working as a Production Manager requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. Not to mention the ability to […]
The 16 Sexiest Roles on a Film Set, Ranked by Sex Appeal
This is a Guest Post by Christopher Redmond of Dear Cast & Crew. DC&C is a series of open letters to the people behind some of the best and worst films of all time. Chris and the rest of the team at Dear Cast & Crew are really bringing something new and interesting to film […]
Basic Sample Budget Added to Free Film Documents
We have added a basic sample budget to the free film documents section of our website! This budget is an Excel document that is great when doing smaller budgets and can be expanded to any size. In case you don’t have or can’t afford Movie Magic Budgeting, this template will be very useful. The account […]
Working as a Television Researcher
What is a Television Researcher? A researcher can work on various film & television productions, including news & sports shows, documentaries, factual/lifestyle/reality programs, comedies and dramas. They can help with developing program ideas, researching possible content & guests, checking facts and preparing information/brief packets for writers, producers, directors and/or hosts. Working as a researcher in […]
The Hollywood Reporter’s Producers Roundtable
It is time for another Hollywood Reporter Roundtable, this time it is the producers. A topic we need to cover more of on this site, this video is a great place to start. Producers don’t get the same recognition from the public that the films stars or directors get but, the producer plays one of […]
Why are Production Meetings Necessary?
Production meetings can be long and drawn out, they can sometimes be boring and maybe seem like a waste of time but I am a true believer in having them and having as many as you think your production will need. Holding a production meeting is the best way to get the key players of […]
Why Hiring Friends Isn’t Always Smart
This is a quick post about a subject that has been on my mind a lot lately; hiring friends! So many people in this industry jump at the idea of hiring their friends but I want to talk about why this is a bad idea. I am not talking about working with people that you […]
10 Things Bad Production Coordinators Do That Drives the Rest of the Office Crazy
Working as a production coordinator is difficult and stressful, a lot is expected of you and mistakes can be made. That being said, there are certain mistakes that should only be made once and unfortunately there are working production coordinators that continue to make these mistakes and somehow they continue to get work. Over the […]
Working as a Production Coordinator
Working as a production coordinator can be a very stressful and demanding job, it takes a certain discipline and high levels of organization to get the job done efficiently. This post will outline the skills, tools and responsibilities required for working as a production coordinator. Check out these great books on film production from Amazon.com […]
Continuity Log Added to Free Stuff
Continuity Log Check out the free stuff section of our website for your free download of a continuity log. Check out the other documents available and let me know what else you would like to see there in the comments below. Also if you are finding these documents to be helpful please check out the […]
Call Sheet Do’s and Don’ts
Time for some Call Sheet Tips! Here is a quick list of things to think about when making a call sheet. Everyone has their own variations on a call sheet but these are great tips to follow no matter how much experience you have. Call Sheet DO’s List contact information for key crew members such […]
Contact Lists Added to Free Stuff
Head over to the free stuff section of our website for your free download of a cast and/or crew contact list. Check out the other documents available and let me know what else you would like to see there in the comments below. Also if you are finding these documents to be helpful please check […]
