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Do we create opportunity or find opportunity?
I've been in the industry as an independent for many years and have come to appreciate the power of networking. That said, the biggest challenge I've had is connecting with the right people who are serious about Producing, and who have the means to take a project to completion. In the past I've done all the work myself…
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Producing right now is hard enough/Joaquin Phoenix
I don't have a particular dog in this fight, except to say that independent producing is hard-to-impossible enough with the squeeze coming from all sides (from studios to lack of union representation.) I was in a PGA meeting today with a very seasoned producer saying he has to keep close to a hundred projects in the air to…
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Applications Open: Running The Show (Online Course)
Are you looking for a greater understanding of the producing process for scripted TV drama series? Gain key insight into the creative and management best practices that make the US showrunner model so successful and learn practical ways to use those processes and apply it to your own work. Course Dates: 7th October - 15th…
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Indie Producer's Checklist: 6 Steps to Prep Your Production Company for Filming
Essential tasks every producer must complete to ensure their project is well-organized, legally compliant, and financially sound. Setting up a production LLC or corporation is a crucial first step to take when embarking on a filmmaking journey—but it’s not the only step! Before diving into production, you need to ensure…
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Watch: Indie Producer's Playbook to Setting Up a Successful Production
Learn best practices from choosing the right corporate structure to contracts, licensing and risk management. As independent producers, we understand the challenges you face in ensuring your productions are creatively fulfilling and legally sound. In this webinar, led by EP’s John Hadity, EVP Incentives, our expert panel…
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Indie Producer’s Playbook – Let’s keep the conversation going!
Thank you for attending this week’s Master Series: Indie Producer’s Playbook: How to Set Up a Successful Production. I was honored to be joined by so many of you! 60 minutes goes by quickly, so let’s keep the conversation going. Drop your unanswered questions below in the comments! And catch the replay if you missed it, a…