The Film Producer Author:Paul N. Lazarus Do you have what it takes to be a producer? Do you know what it takes? In Hollywood in the nineties, the power is with the producer-either working within a studio system or as an independent. — Learn the basics of: — -Acquiring rights-how to negotiate an option — -Involving agents-how to get them to sit up and take notice of your project — -Dealing ... more »with studios-how to make an effective "pitch" to studio execs
-Financing-how to determine whether studio or independent is the way to go
-Putting the package together-how to get the right mix of writer, director, and stars« less