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Page 4 of 4 Co-Producer There’s nothing wrong with sharing your producing credit with someone, as long as both of you are very clear about divisions of responsibility. The most important aspect of the relationship is for both of you to understand your own strengths and weaknesses. Maybe you are strong in script development but hate numbers and budgeting, and can link up with a co-producer who shines in that area. Or perhaps a potential co-producer has distributed a film internationally and you have no expertise in that area. The ideal way to form this kind of partnership is in baby steps. If you don’t already have someone in mind, you can search for a like-minded partner by looking at short films that intrigue you, or first features that you have heard about. Find out as much as possible about potential producing partners through word of mouth. Another possibility is to talk to experienced producers who have worked with associate producers and can recommend someone who is looking to make his or her first film. How Do I Line Up A Good Team? Tip:
One of the trickier decisions is whether you hire someone who usually works on much larger budget films and is interested in your project. A PM who is used to $20-million films may want to solve a problem by throwing money at it. You do not have that option in a $1-million film. On the other hand, sometimes that person can be a miracle-worker, calling in favours to which you would normally not have access. Talk to people who have worked with them to assess their flexibility and their ability to appreciate the budget level you're dealing with.  |
