What does a producer do?

Producers mainly do: financing, script co-ordination, early preparation, shooting execution, distribution and marketing.

1. Financing: Producers need to raise funds for movies, which is the basis for making movies or TV series. They should communicate with investors and sponsors to ensure that the project has sufficient financial support. In the process of film production, producers need to constantly look for new investment opportunities to meet the demand of production cost.

2. Script co-ordination: The producer should be responsible for reviewing and revising the script to ensure the consistency and rationality of the story. They will communicate with screenwriters and optimize scripts to meet the needs of directors and audiences. In addition, the producer also needs to coordinate the differences between the script and the actual shooting to ensure that the film can go smoothly as planned.

3. Pre-preparation: Before the film or TV series starts shooting, the producer should make detailed pre-preparation work. This includes the choice of directors, actors, shooting locations, props, costumes, etc. To ensure the smooth progress of all links in the shooting process. Producers are also responsible for making shooting plans, budgets and schedules, so as to manage and control the whole shooting process.

4. Shooting execution: In the shooting process, the producer should supervise the work of each department to ensure the shooting progress and quality. They will communicate closely with directors, actors and technicians to solve the problems encountered in the filming process. In addition, the producers also need to coordinate the local government, enterprises, residents and other relevant parties to create a good external environment for shooting.

5. Distribution and marketing: After the filming is completed, the producer is responsible for the distribution and marketing of the film. They will cooperate with publishers, cinemas and media. Formulate marketing strategies to improve the popularity and box office of movies. At the same time, producers also need to pay attention to the word-of-mouth and evaluation of the film, so as to provide reference for the subsequent distribution and marketing work.

Characteristics of producers:

1, planning ability: Producers need to have keen market insight and creative ability, be able to explore potential story themes and make film planning that meets market demand.

2. Organization and coordination ability: The producer needs to have excellent organization and coordination ability, be able to effectively arrange the shooting progress, coordinate the work of various departments, and ensure the smooth progress of film production.

3. Financial management ability: The producer needs to have a clear understanding of the budget and financial situation of the film, and can effectively control the cost to ensure the economic feasibility of the film production.

4. Communication ability: Producers need to communicate with directors, actors, photographers and other people at all levels, and can clearly express their own ideas and opinions, while listening to other people's suggestions and opinions.

5. Risk-taking ability: The producer needs to have the courage and determination to take risks, because there are many uncertain factors in the film production process, such as box office performance and word-of-mouth evaluation, and the producer needs to have enough confidence and determination to take these risks.