CO-PRODUCER (In the Entertainment industry. What do they do?)

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What does a Co-Producer do?

Co-Producers are two or more functioning producers who perform jointly or cumulatively all of the producer functions as a team or group.

Co-producers' responsibilities vary hugely. The Co-producer may also be the Line Producer. In this case he or she is responsible for all the business and logistical aspects during the main phase of film production. They will also carry out a significant part of the creative producing, helping with casting, recruiting the Director, or hiring other key Heads of Department.

The Co-producer may also be a partner or corporate officer studio producing the film. In this case he or she plays a key role in the development of the film project. They also assist with the production, or supervise post-production to enable the Producer to move on to another production. 

On an international co-production, Co-producers may also be the lead Producer from one of the other partners. In this case or she will usually raise a significant portion of the budget for the film, but have less creative input than the lead Producer.

In some cases Co-producers choose to be credited as Co-producer rather than as Executive Producer, in order to indicate that they played an important part in the physical production of the film. In rare cases, a Co-producer may also be the person who optioned, developed or packaged the project. In all instances, Co-producers are subordinate to the Producer. Co-producers directly involved in production have a legal responsibility, under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to prepare health and safety procedures for the workplace.

SOME OF THE JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

• Have a good understanding of finance…
• Ability to identify and secure financial resources…
• Developing and financing film projects…
• Ability to prepare a production budget…
• Be able to manage budgets…
• Assisting with the hire of cast, director and key production team heads…
• Select crew and suppliers to meet production requirements…
• Identify and select supporting artistes and contributors…
• Managing the business and logistics side of a production…
• Have excellent knowledge of filmmaking process…
• Have a good understanding of the business side of film making…
• Be aware of current markets and trends…
• Be highly organized…
• Think strategically…
• Be a good negotiator…
• Be good at motivating people…
• Be good at delegating…
• Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice…
• Control expenditure…
• Monitor and control progress and supervision of post-production…
• Understand the relevant health and safety laws and procedures…
• Have good contacts in the industry…

From top to bottom, the chain of command runs:

• Executive Producer
• Co-executive Producer
• Line Producer
• Supervising Producer
• Producer
• Co-producer
• Coordinating Producer
• Consulting Producer
• Associate Producer
• Segment Producer
• Field Producer
• Edit Producer
• Post Producer

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