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Film Director Vs. Film Producer (Crash Course)

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:53:27 +0000

I meet people all the time with a desire to be a director and/or a producer but most don’t know the difference in the job responsibilities, so I thought I would take this time to define the two in laymen terms.

Directors are creative people. They provide direction to virtually every department on the set from the cast to the locations. They consult with the wardrobe department on the style of the characters. They meet with the Art Department on the look and design of the sets. They collaborate with the Director of Photography (DP) on the visual look of the film and the camera movement (pan left to right, tilt up or down). They are concerned with all things in front of the camera. They provide the vision.

Producers are action people. We do everything in our power to make the Director’s vision a reality. Our world is behind the camera. We negotiate deals with actors, hire the crew and maintain the budget. We are the point of contact for all things right or wrong (mostly wrong) on a set. We are the most celebrated and hated people on the set; The Kings and Queens of “NO”. Not the most glamorous job, but somebody has to do it! That’s where I come in J!

In essence, both jobs are crucial to the movie making process but they are two totally different beasts and I’ve only given you a small look into some of the real responsibilities! No two days are the same, there are challenges both must face on the daily basis but that’s why the movie making business is so magical and that’s why you have to LOVE what you do to do it!

How To Get Started In The Film Business

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:59:08 +0000

A production assistant or PA is an entry-level position in the film industry. The production assistant must be creative, assertive, dependable, detailed and goal-orientated individual with excellent people skills that can carry out various tasks with grace and precision.

Although they don’t get much glory, production assistants have played a key role in the making of just about every film, television, and video production. Frankly, it is very difficult to operate a successful production without Production Assistants.

There are several different areas of film where you can get your start in the business. Starting as a production assistant, however, has proven to be the best. PAs are exposed to every aspect of the filming process. This gives them opportunity to interact with different departments and provides a broad scope of experience which is an asset when plotting a career path. The training you receive as a Production Assistant will prepare you immensely for your career goal.

Written by Angi Bones

Welcome to Symmetry Entertainment

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:39:06 +0000

In 2003, Dianne and partner Angi Bones, co-founded Symmetry Entertainment and in May of 2004, completed their first film entitled A Complex Occupation. The film’s title was later changed to Trois: The Escort. Dianne continued her career as Line Producer for the hit film The Gospel, producer for a controversial documentary about migrant border crossers entitled Season of Death , producer of Motives 2, co-producer of Three Can Play That Game (sequel to the hit movie Two Can Play That Game), Line Producer of Pastor Brown and currently Line Producer of Stomp The Yard 2