JR Olivero: Business affairs consultant in Chicago, Illinois.

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Hi JR, Thanks for connecting!~ Gayla

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Nicolas Scroggins, there are classes at film school on a film/theater production. It;s the business end of the whole project! Producers are highly self-motivated individuals, who have the final responsibility for all aspects of a film's production. There are so many ways of being a Producer. Very often the Producer is the first person to become involved in a project, even before the writer, or they may be the agent-style Producer who focuses on the deal. Generally though, the Producer shepherds the film from inception to completion and beyond, starting long before the film-making process and continuing to talk about and sell the picture long after everyone else has gone on to other projects.  Top film makers work with the same people over and over again, which is why it is important for those who wish to make a career in the Production Office to gain respect by being a reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic Production Assistant or Runner. The Producer's is role to turn story ideas into profitable cinematic entertainment and to persuade others to share in his or her commercial and creative vision. The Producer's responsibility is to the production company and the Executive Producers who are appointed to supervise the production on behalf of the Financiers and Distributors. All in all, the Producer is the person who must remember what the central vision and goal of the movie is and to be fiscally and creatively responsible for that. What is the job? Producers have overall control on every aspect of a film's production, bringing together and approving the selection of the whole production team. Their primary responsibility is to foster an environment in which the creative talents of the cast and crew can flourish - Producers are therefore ultimately accountable for the success of the finished film. The many responsibilities of the Producer span all four phases of production: Development - Producers are often responsible for coming up with the underlying premise of a production, or for selecting the screenplay. Producers secure the necessary rights, select the screenwriter and story editing team, raise the development financing and supervise the development process. Pre-production - Producers typically select and bring together the key members of the creative team, including the Director, Cinematographer & Production Designer and potential key cast members. They assist the Executive Producers to raise finance for the production and, once the initial finance is in place, they select other key production office personnel as well as the essential Heads of Departments. Producers also approve locations, studio hire, the final shooting script, production schedule and budget. More time and money spent in pre-production can reduce time and money wasting in production. Production - Producers are responsible for the day-to-day smooth operation of the production team. Producers are also in constant communication and consultation with the Director and other key creative personnel, on and off set. Producers approve all script changes and cost reports, continuing to serve as the primary point of contact for all production partners, investors and distributors. Post-production and marketing - Producers are expected to liaise with the Director and post-production departments, including editing - both picture and sound, music and visual effects. The Producer will deal with the finance and distribution companies in planning the marketing and distribution of the finished film. It is rare to find one Producer who has the expertise and vision to exercise personal decision-making authority across all four phases of production, but they are usually supported by a hand-picked production office team whose key people will have worked alongside the Producer on several film projects. For recommended pay scales and helpful guides on contracts, tax guides etc you should refer to the Advice & Resources page of the BECTU (The Media & Entertainment Union) site www.bectu.org.uk/advice-resources Skills Producers must be good businessmen, strategists, motivators, negotiators and creative visionaries, with the ability to spot and deal with potential problems before they materialise. They need an extensive knowledge of cinematic narrative and a thorough understanding of all the creative processes of filmmaking as they are in ultimate control of the overall planning of the production including sales and distribution. The Producer's responsibility for the project continues for as long as the film is shown globally. Key Skills ability to secure finance for the production ability to prepare and control the production budget excellent communication skills ability to work well under pressure and motivate the production team legal responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to prepare health and safety procedures for the workplace ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice As the Producer will already have worked in the film industry for some considerable time they will have the necessary driving licence and valid passport. Qualifications/Experience There are no set qualifications for the grade of Producer - however, as the head of a team of both accounting and creative personnel, the Producer has to have an extensive understanding of the nature of film production as well as a strong grasp of business and financial issues. He/she must have experience of working in the film industry, preferably as part of the Production Team. I hope this helps somewhat for you. I hope this helps you...

Thank you for the add! Please feel free to check out some of my work on my Profile and let's work together soon!

Andy Sparaco SOC Cinematographer/DP New Orleans+Chicago+ Albuquerque Focus: Feature Film/Episodic TV Resume/Reel: http://www.andysparaco.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2286327/

I am the author of a pioneer series of 8 books, many readers say it would make a great movie. Don't know where to start. Phyllis A Collmann phyllisacollmann@hotmail.com

I've read some of the articles about your film online. I'd say crowd funding is the way to go. Something that didn't exist when I was producing my "death" piece. All the best.

Andy Sparaco SOC Cinematographer/DP New Orleans+Chicago+ Albuquerque Focus: Feature Film/Episodic TV Resume/Reel: http://www.andysparaco.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2286327/

My sons are looking for onsite sound w/eq any ideas?

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Hey Jr, we are doing an indy film in Chicago and looking for an audio editor/mixer please email us at alleywayfilms@yahoo.com

Thanks for all the new connections! I am getting asked what I am working on now. Well, I am creating a free resource for filmmakers to help them learn about CHAIN OF TITLE - that pesky paperwork that is required to get E&O Insurance (required for broadcast and distribution). It will be 100% free, but we need help spreading the word. A Facebook like and share would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to send me links and I will do the same. I am always open to feedback. https://www.facebook.com/chainoftitle

Skippy Documentary Update, January, 2013 It is the long held contention of Joan Crosby Tibbetts (Skippy Inc., www.Skippy.com) that the Skippy brand was stolen from her Father, Percy Crosby, through a series of illegal actions, effectively stealing a valuable property and internationally recognized name and building a company on that popularity. The first attempt at stealing the Skippy trademark was made by the nearly insolvent Rosefield Packing Company Ltd. in 1933. Percy Crosby consequently had the trademark invalidated in 1934. Regardless, Rosefield persisted and with the forced disappearance of Crosby into a New York State Hospital, Rosefield had a free hand to infringe on Crosby's property at will. Rosefield was acquired by Best Foods, Inc. in 1955, which merged with Corn Products Corporation (CPC) in 1958. In 1997-8, Bestfoods sold its Skippy brand to Unilever. In 2000, Unilever refused to settle when Skippy, Inc. again sued (2001-05). Unilever has been seeking to sell the Skippy brand for $300-500 million. They just sold Skippy to Hormel Foods Inc. for $700 million. Joan's ongoing David and Goliath fight will be presented in our Skippy/Percy Crosby documentary. Last month Ms. Tibbetts made "quick heads up calls to news, and prospective buyers, stating that “SKIPPY is NOT for sale" - noting that a stolen property can never be sold as legitimate. Ms. Tibbetts: "Maybe, just maybe (a buyer) will be honorable and seek Skippy, Inc. license ... and enable Skippy after years of restraint to license FOOD product that they stole from Crosby and infiltrated while he was confined." "... is it possible for the Goliath UN to sell SKIPPY stolen property (trade name, goodwill and mark) to a third party without TITLE that the NY Supreme Court in 1968 awarded to me as plaintiff-administratrix for Crosby estate? Hell, no. But that’s what Rosefield sold in 1955 to Best Foods, and Best Foods sold to UN in 2000---then used a sledgehammer ... in VA (civil court) and (to) the (Patent Trademark Office in an attempt to) crush and destroy my credibility..." "The Life and Times of Percy Crosby - The Skippy Story" release date is unknown. We are continuing to seek funding to complete the project.

For several years Media Management has been ghosting executive blogs for some of our corporate clients. This was a line of business we never thought would exist for us as a growth sector. It's a given that we need to develop money making products and services in order to produce our historical documentary work and other pet projects. That being said, we're in the process of sharing these unique insights by developing a new blog wherein the collective commentary will be featured. Written by Media Management, executive commentary will cover (in part): global economics; politics; religion; internal workplace policies; sexual harassment; international trade; healthcare; federal regulations affecting the communication industry; intellectual property rights; strategic communications and more! More to come after the new year - stay tuned!

The current update is that the east coast storms have delayed the research/writing/blocking phase. Persevering as always!