Few jobs in Hollywood are as shrouded in mystery as the role of the producer. What does it take to be a producer; how does one get started; and what on earth does one actually do? In So You Want to Be a Producer Lawrence Turman; the producer of more than forty films; including The Graduate; The River Wild; Short Circuit; and American History X; and Endowed Chair of the famed Peter Stark Producing Program at the University of Southern California; answers these questions and many more.Examining all the nuts and bolts of production; such as raising money and securing permissions; finding a story and developing a script; choosing a director; hiring actors; and marketing your project; So You Want to Be a Producer is a must-have resource packed with insider information and first-hand advice from top Hollywood producers; writers; and directors; offering invaluable help for beginners and professionals alike. Including a comprehensive case study of Turmanrsquo;s film The Graduate; this complete guide to the movie industryrsquo;s most influential movers and shakers brims with useful tips and contains all the information you need to take your project from idea to the big screen.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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