PRE-PRODUCTION; THINKING ABOUT PRODUCING

Within this project, I am acting as both the writer and producer. So far, a lot of my research and work has been geared towards the writing aspect of my role. It is a role that is newest to me and i want to make sure it is right, and its also very important. The other roles depend so far on the writing been done, and being done well, which is why I've had quite a heavy focus on the writing aspect of my role. Now however, I think it is time i start to look more at the producer role. As the time goes on i will be writing the script, and any research i do will still be equally geared toward my role as a producer and writer.

Previously, I have been a producer twice; i produced 2 VT's in our Steal the Style unit as well in the transitions unit. I believe the previous times I have done well at the role, but there are some aspects i think i could do better in which i will be making sure i do this time around

- Paperwork; being ready and up to date with all forms including call sheets and release forms
- Dates; making sure that all the dates and other forms of communication I have with cast and            crew are correct                                            
- Make sure to set up a firm budget and stick to it!

To make sure I know the role inside and out, i am watching a few videos from experts in the field about what the role actually is and what a producer mainly contributes to a production
- Maintain a budget
- Keeping talent and crew up to date
- Locations; both sourcing and agreeing to
- Casting; auditioning and aiding
- Responsible for the film financing and logistically
- Raises the capital to make the film happen
- Hires the crew

Jason Blum

Jason Blum is an america film producer, he founded and maintained the success of production company 'Blumhouse Productions'. He bang his work as an executive and independent producer at Warner Bros. He didn't produce his own film until Steve Martin endorsed a script, which gave Blum the confidence to send it to hollywood executives who eventually gave Blum financing to get the film done. In 2000, he founded 'Blumhouse Productions' which specialises in producing micro-budget movies that give directors full creative control over their projects. The films produced by Blum have been highly successful and profitable, Paranormal Activity was made on $15,000 but made a profit of $200,000. Blum produces very successful horror movies, with name attached to many franchises that have already been released; as well as many more to come. 

Blum has been described as one of the most influential producers of all time, at a time when horror films were less successful and the release of such films were very limited, until Blum had a hand in helping to resurrect the genre into something extremely profitable and highly successful. Blum always sets his films with as little budget as possible and he asks that the directors try to use as little locations and extras as possible to limit the budget. Also unlike most producers, Blum gives the director full creative control, using the rules with budget etc to boost creativity in ways that appeal to a nice audience. Combining the rules with a slight risk, Blumhouse has become one of the most lucrative studios out there today. The company has earned Blum a worldwide acclaim through this work. 

One of Blum's biggest advice is 'Don't force creative decisions on a filmmaker, essentially when you clear a path for them, get them all the materials they need and leave the creative driving to them, they'll listen to you more closely'. Other advice that he gave includes

- Don't be overly passionate about one project

- Don't take it to heart when you get a no 

- Don't make your movie too expensive

- Don't just judge a project by the script

Blum's way of producing is different to ones I have looked at before, I think that his style is very unique; many producers dreams are to work on big budget hollywood blockbusters that bring in a massive return. Blum brings in this massive return but on an incomparable budget and that is what makes him, and his films, so successful