Producers see films through from concept to the finish line.

Producers are creative visionaries, leaders. They help secure financing and talent, bring resources, manage the budget, provide support, and tend to wear a lot of hats. There are many types of producers and it’s the only production job without a formal union because it’s seen as a management position. However, there are many issues where producers need to join forces and influence positive change. Producers may not have a formal union, but we do have the Producers Guild of America (PGA).

Principal photography has commenced in New Orleans on Indiscretion.

John Stewart Muller’s thriller stars Mira Sorvino as Veronica, a psychiatrist who has an affair with Victor, a young sculptor who, when she calls off the affair, refuses to let go. The film also stars Cary Elwes, Christopher Backus and Katherine McNamara.

So you want to make an inde­pendent movie? For any film where money and resources are limited (i.e. all of them) prep work is essential. How do you get started on pre-production? Well, assuming you have a polished script and financ­ing in place, the first thing you'll need is a pre-production checklist. I've pared this list down to 10 essentials that will help ensure a successful production.

While moviemaking is an art, there is also an art to the business of planning a production.

As a producer—whether a hands-on, physical production type or one who works more closely with a line producer—you are responsible for making sure this process goes as smoothly as possible. But no matter how well you do your job, there are always going to be problems to solve.