The Profession of Producer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Independent Film Production

The impossible we do immediately, miracles take three days. 
(Hollywood saying)

There are many different rumors about producers. In pop culture, a typical image has even formed—a bald rich man in a suit who interferes with the director and only counts money. This is not true! Well, or not entirely true. 
In fact, it is the producer who determines whether the film will be successful. Yes, the screenwriter writes the story, the director breathes life into it, the actor embodies what has been conceived, and the editor pieces everything together. But the efforts of all these people may be in vain if there is no capable producer around to organize the entire process. And yes, the producer truly organizes THE ENTIRE process. Assemble a team, find funding, compile a budget, plan the entire production cycle from pre-production to festival promotion—all this is the producer's responsibility! 
The book by Morin Ryan, "The Profession of Producer," is a detailed and systematic guide for those who dare to take on the role of a producer (whether it’s a low-budget film or a Hollywood blockbuster). 

You will learn:
• What is a call sheet? 
• What does a location manager do? 
• How often should the crew be fed? 
• Who is the second director and what does he do? 
• What are KPIs and a Header? 

Inside, you will find examples of budget preparation, useful checklists, and insights from Morin Ryan's personal experience as a co-producer of the Oscar-winning film "Man on a Wire."