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Independent Producers are fighting off an extinction event in Hollywood...
Independent producers who find great writers and stories and work to package, sell, and produce them usually work for free the longest of anyone on the film. Producers United is working to fight off the extinction of the job. On the proliferation of producer credits being given away as bonuses: “'If a real producer, who…
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Producers Roundtable Sundance 2025 - Free Webinar
Dear Producer is hosting a virtual webinar to bring together producers who have films premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to discuss their experience at this year’s event and to collectively analyze the current acquisitions climate and the role festivals play in the life of a film. Moderated by Rebecca Green,…
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Must follows on LinkedIn/Substack...?
Here are some folks I follow with strong insights on the industry— who am I missing? Simon Pulman - LinkedIn - Attorney with a deep knowledge of gaming and great insights on where audience engagement is going. Ted Hope - Substack & LinkedIn - Hope for Film. Powerhouse indie producer and former head of Amazon films. The…
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Looking for a writer? Resource for diverse writers lists
Hi Producers - I thought it could be useful for us to create a resource thread for anyone looking for representative voices for our projects. Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (writeinclusion.org) is a group of working TV writers looking to help create positive change and offer tools to increase diversity in writers…
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Netflix - lower budgets going forward?
For the producers and line producers out there: the New York Times published a piece that was picked up by many outlets noting that Dan Lin's regime would include many films of lower budgets, as well as stronger internal exec development. Has anyone seen this playing out yet?
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Can the role of Producer be saved from an "extinction event"? - Producers United
A group of 86 producers responsible for generating the lion’s share of film and TV in Hollywood have banded together to form Producers United to essentially fight for the rights of independent "career producers" — those whose allegiance is solely to the project and who work unpaid, without healthcare, and who routinely see…
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Why is Hollywood leaving (Latino) money on the table?
Great podcast breaking down the recent McKinsey report noting that Hollywood is losing out on a projected $12 to $18 billion per year "by enabling adequate representation across the production process, as well as the side benefits of more volume, accuracy, and authenticity of the Latino experience." Who is making the most…