{"product_id":"an-in-depth-guide-to-being-a-successful-indie-producer","title":"4-Part Class: How to Be a Successful Indie Film Producer – An In-Depth Guide","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn The Fundamentals Of \u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eBeing\u003c\/span\u003e A Successful Independent Producer From A Leading Indie Producer Whose Worked With Paul Rudd, Cuba Gooding Jr., Dev Patel, Amanda Seyfriend, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #42C2CB;\"\u003eReceive\u003c\/span\u003e 11 Exclusive Downloads including an Option Agreement, Shooting Schedule, Investor Agreement, Foreign Sales Estimate \u0026amp; more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThere are few jobs you can do that are as rewarding as being an independent producer who can take a project from concept to completion. \u003c\/span\u003e It’s the independent producer who turns a great idea and dream into a reality and a singular product that can be enjoyed by people all over the world. 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As the producer, it's impossible to fully predict what issues will inevitably arise during production, but having an understanding of the different facets of your job and what it takes for a film to be completed and released is crucial. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBefore taking the plunge in producing your first film, it's important to know everything you can and get the guidance you need so you can take that first step with your eyes wide open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Young of Animus Films is a leading independent producer in the industry, with almost two dozen films under his belt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim has created a successful career producing true-story films such as \u003cstrong\u003eTHE CATCHER WAS A SPY\u003c\/strong\u003e with\u003cstrong\u003e Paul Rudd\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLIFE OF A KING\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eOscar-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY\u003c\/strong\u003e with\u003cstrong\u003e Oscar-nominee Dev Patel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLOVELACE \u003c\/strong\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003eOscar-nominee James Franco\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAmanda Seyfried, \u003c\/strong\u003eand the upcoming film, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE PEOPLE VS. 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