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WHAT IS A FILM CREW
Associate Producer
An Associate Producer, aka AP, has a wide range of constantly changing duties. Each day on set, an Associate Producer may find themself tasked with a completely different set of responsibilities. Put simply, an AP helps out wherever they are needed and wherever than can be of the most use. That might assist the wardrobe department or in helping to arrange transportation. You can think of it as a technical, jack-of-trades position.?
FILM CREW 101
Producer
A Producer is at the top of the food chain of production. The?Producer handles the business side of a film?and is sometimes involved in the creative side as well. A Producer may have the initial concept for a film and bring a Screenwriter in to bring that idea to life.
Producers are involved in securing financing for the film,?hiring cast and crew, and making all above the line decisions. Be sure to take a look at our expanded?Producer explanation?post if you are interested in becoming one yourself.
FILM CREW JOBS
Executive Producer
An Executive Producer in film is involved in the financing of the production. In television production, the role of an Executive Producer is much different, so do not mistake them. In the film, an EP’s involvement may end after their financial contribution but some Producers remain involved throughout the entire production process.
FILM CREW JOBS
Financier
A Financier supplies a partial or full budget for film production. A film’s budget is often compromised by the financial backing of a number of different Financiers. The Financier’s involvement in the film typically ends at the investment stage; they do not often hold power over any creative decisions made within the film.
ROLES IN FILM PRODUCTION
Line Producer
A Line Producer’s primary responsibility is to manage the budget. They serve as a go-between for?above-the-line?and?below-the-line?crew. A Producer will typically bring a Line Producer onto a project early on to have them devise a budget. This budget will then be raised through Financiers and Executive Producers afterward.
The Line Producer is involved in the hiring of the crew and managing the schedule once?principal photography?has begun. Be sure to read our?line producer guide?if you are interested in becoming one yourself.
THE FILM CREW
Office PA
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An Office PA holds a similar station and performs much the same role as a?set PA?but they perform their duties back at the production office. The job of an office PA typically begins in Pre-Production, long before set PAs are brought onto a project.
An office PA assists in any way necessary to aid in the smooth running of the production office. Office PAs primarily report to the Production Coordinator and help with tasks such as printing and copying, running errands, and answering phone calls.
FILM POSITIONS
Production Assistant
A PA, aka?Production Assistant, also sometimes called a Producer’s Assistant, is an entry-level film set job that performs a wide range of tasks depending on the needs of the film set at any given moment.
A film set is likely to make use of multiple PAs. PAs answer directly to the Key PA who will delegate responsibilities to answer the needs of the department heads.
ROLES IN FILM PRODUCTION
Production Accountant
A Production Accountant handles the financial side of a film shoot, likely working alongside other Production Accountants. They are responsible for tracking expenditures, issuing paychecks, and tracking the budget as it is spent in comparison to the total projected budget.
FILM CREW LIST
Production Coordinator
A Production Coordinator works out of the production office and works to ensure that production runs smoothly from all angles. The Production Coordinator often serves as a liaison between different departments and keeps everyone informed of changes and updates as they occur.
VIDEO PRODUCTION CREW POSITIONS
Unit Production Manager
The?Unit Production Manager, aka UPM, is in charge of all?production reports,?contracts, and crew deal memos. A UPM organizes all of these forms and is responsible for making sure that they are all properly signed. The UPM answers directly to the Line Producer.
ROLES IN FILM PRODUCTION
Entertainment Lawyer
An?entertainment lawyer?is an important part of the film crew hierarchy. They are a specialized attorney who is versed in all of the legalities present within the film industry. Entertainment lawyers can find themself doing many different things throughout a production from negotiating?contract deals?to advising Producers on the best legal practices to follow, including?actor release forms.