Producing

The place for all producers to discuss, share content and offer tips and advice on raising funds, setting a budget, on set strategies and all other topics related to producing a film, television or theater project

Sebastian Tudores
AMA on AI - today & tomorrow in the FIlmmaking/Directing Lounge

AI - not going anywhere; increasingly ubiquitous; loved and hated by the best of us :)

For producers, AI is more than just about the creative impact or tasks. Everything from scheduling to budgeting to forecasting to market research is already transformed by AI capabilities.

Joshua Young is generously...

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Sandra Isabel Correia
The Euro/UK‑Coverage Report — Second Edition!

Thursday, February 5th, at 12:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM GMT

For those of you developing projects or scouting emerging voices, the Euro/UK‑friendly edition of The Coverage Report is back for its second round, and this one offers a great window into early‑stage material and the development process.

This week,...

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Why ?

As a Producer , What Makes You Decide or Say :

" I want To Fund And Produce This Project "

Geoffroy Faugerolas

Most producers will check if:

- the project is viable in this market (is there an audience?)

- the script can attract talent

- it can be made for a budget

- it can be marketed

Jack Binder

Phenomenal, outstanding writing, dialogue and story.

Julien Clément

This is a very open question ! Very interested in reading producer's answers.

Laura Notarianni

For me, the first and most important factor is that the material has to move me. There needs to be something about the story, the characters, or the concept that stays with me, something I can’t stop...

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James Lagrimas
Introduction to Film Scheduling & Budgeting 101. Webinar with Michael Bishop

A film schedule and a film budget are not just paperwork — they are the blueprint of the entire production. Every creative decision, financial commitment, and logistical choice flows through these two documents.

This course demystifies how professional film schedules and budgets are built, how they...

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Sydney S

Looking forward to the webinar today too Sandra :)

Sydney S

Please put your questions below for Michael, Sandra will be asking them to him during the live Q + A

Sydney S

Remember if you can't attend live you will receive the recording within 48 hours!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Likewise, Sydney S :))

Sandra Isabel Correia

Michael Bishop delivered an amazing masterclass. His experience is so deep and practical that he makes even the most complex parts of scheduling and budgeting feel clear and achievable. If anyone wants to learn directly from a top, highly experienced First AD, this is the webinar to get.

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Ashley Renee Smith
Christopher Nolan on the Stakes Ahead of 2026 Bargaining — What Producers Should Be Paying Attention To

This Deadline interview is a dense one, but it raises some critical issues that directly impact producers across film and television. Here’s the full article for anyone who wants to dig in:

As newly elected President of the D...

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Michael Maizner

There are many issues in consideration for this year's industry negotiations, but the single-most important is the health of the plans which are effectively on life support. While the plans were first...

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Joshua Young

Great breakdown of the interview. I'd push back a bit on the AI framing in the original article though.

Take the Disney-OpenAI deal. When people hear "Disney signed a billion-dollar AI deal," they assu...

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Geoffroy Faugerolas

Nolan is asking the real question: consumer spending on entertainment has been steady, then why is none of that money trickling down to the workers? We're truly seeing the effect of entertainment companies run by Wall Street. Profit over relationships.

Joshua Young

Agreed Geoffroy. The difference between how it used to be to the degree it's at now is staggering. : The Entertainment Industry Pay Gap: Key Numbers

The CEO-to-Worker Ratio

AMC Entertainment: 974-to-1 (...

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Wes Ambrecht

A long term agreement sounds great in theory. Who doesn't love the thought of stability? However, with all of the contraction and change over the last few years, it may be ill-advised to enter into a...

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Sandra Isabel Correia
Is Your Film Actually Ready for Funding?

I'd like to share with you the most important lessons I've learned as a businesswoman and executive.

Most filmmakers think their project is ready for funding.

Most aren’t.

Not because the idea isn’t good, but because the project isn’t built yet.

Here’s the quick, honest checklist every producer should r...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

You are welcome, Maurice Vaughan. Thank you. Also, this check list helps any screenwriter who wants to package their script for an Indie Production. Thank you for read....

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sandra Isabel Correia. I didn't think about that. Thanks for the idea.

Sandra Isabel Correia

Yes, when you are a looking for Indie production for your script, you also need to think about budget, audience, pitch and so on. I am happy for that, Maurice Vaughan...

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Luciano Mello

I think this checklist is useful, and I use similar criteria myself when applying for public funds here in Brazil, where clarity and structure are essential. But being “ready for funding” isn’t the sa...

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Sandra Isabel Correia

Luciano Mello, thank you for bringing such depth and nuance to this conversation. You’re absolutely right; being “ready for funding” is not the same as being “ready as a film,” and it certainly doesn’...

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Aleksandr Rozhnov
Question for producers: what’s the ideal episode runtime?

Friends, I’d love your input. I’m currently working on a series called Джант. It’s an absurd-comedy legal procedural.

For better positioning and optimization for streaming platforms, what episode runtime do you think works best today?

20–25 minutes? 30 minutes? 45 minutes? Something else?

I’d really ap...

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Oleg Mullayanov

If it's a comedy, then 30 minutes will do.

Producers’ Perspective Needed: What Makes a Dark Fantasy IP Adaptation-Ready Today?

I’d love to hear producers’ perspectives on developing dark fantasy IP for film or series.

I’ve recently completed a character-driven dark fantasy novel and am now evaluating it specifically through an adaptation lens — not pitching, but trying to understand what truly makes an IP compelling and viab...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai

Koryun Khachatryan An existing, broad and engaged fanbase is what makes something adaptable, in any genre including fantasy. Without that, by definition it has no current audience, and therefore has n...

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Koryun Khachatryan

Thank you for such a thoughtful and grounded response — I really appreciate the industry perspective.

I completely agree with you regarding character-first storytelling. That has bee...

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Geoffroy Faugerolas
Sundance 2026

Sundance is officially underway for its 45th and final year in Park City before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 2027. Here's what's making waves:

-> A-list driven packages! Talent are still a great commodity and a great way to cut through the noise.

The Moment (Charli XCX mockumentary) - Kylie Jenner i...

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Jack Binder

Happy to see A24 won the bidding war for The Invite with a $10m+ reported sale.

Geoffroy Faugerolas

A24's been dominating Sundance for nearly 10 years; what an incredible success story.

Jack Binder

A24 picked up my film First Reformed out of Venice, ahead of Sundance. An incredible success story indeed!

Aleksandr Rozhnov
Producers, am I thinking about this the right way?

Hi everyone,

I’d really appreciate your advice.

Right now I’m working on a project called Giant. It’s about a brilliant lawyer with dwarfism who wins unbelievable cases. In his personal life, he deeply loves his wife, Scarlett. She also has dwarfism, but she works as a model, advertising children’s cl...

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Aleksandr Rozhnov

Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t fully agree. The core story — Henri’s story — is primarily absurd and comedy with elements of drama. Scarlett’s story is a drama. Henri’s brother’s story is crime, drama,...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Hard enough to sell one, my friend. But I wish you luck.

Aleksandr Rozhnov

I know how hard it is to sell even one project, and I’m working toward that. I have a very clear vision of the main character. I haven’t written the full bible yet, but I’m developing it, and I clearl...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Wishing you all the best with it, Aleksandr Rozhnov

Aleksandr Rozhnov

Thank you very much. We’ll do our best.

How do you usually visualize your project when pitching?

Hi everyone,

I work with producers and writers at the development stage, creating visual pitch materials for film and series projects.

I help define tone, mood and the whole world.

I’d love to hear how others here approach the visual side of pitching and what tools or processes work best for you.

Nicholas P

I have not worked on delivering a pitch but I am currently working on getting my voice ready. either in a written pitch or practice.

Cynna Ael

I love having a lookbook or pitch deck for my script. I like having the basic concepts there to reinforce what I’ve done. To make it easier for people visualise what I am.

Maurice Vaughan

Hi, Polina Kurapova. Hope you're doing great! Welcome to the community. Stage 32 has a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the wo...

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Shadow Dragu-Mihai

Polina Kurapova I guess my question, is who is pitching and to whom? The norm in professional industry, still, in 2026 is a logline and script, if from a writer to well, anyone. If it's a producer to...

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Richard "RB" Botto

Very much shaped to who it's being pitched to. The shape is different from an investor to a prod co to a streamer or network.

Sandra Isabel Correia
Producers: A Big Win for Our Global Stage 32 Community!

The Coverage Report—Euro Edition is happening!

Thursday, January 29th at 12:30 PM PT / 8:30 PM GMT

Fantastic news for all our international creatives, especially those in Europe who’ve been navigating late‑night sessions for years. Stage 32 listened, and next Thursday we’re hosting a live, time‑zone‑...

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Maurice Vaughan

Hope there's a big turnout for the Coverage Report—Euro Edition, Sandra Isabel Correia!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you, Maurice Vaughan. Crossing my fingers for today's success:)

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sandra Isabel Correia.

Jack Binder

Fantastic! Go Europe!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank you, Jack Binder. It was a great webcast. Next week, new edition:))

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