{"product_id":"how-to-start-a-career-in-independent-producing","title":"How to Start a Career in Independent Producing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eThere aren’t a lot of jobs more challenging than that of an independent producer, but there also might not be any job as rewarding. It’s the producer who turns a bunch of ideas and dreams into reality and a singular product that can be enjoyed by people all over the world. What can be better than essentially creating something out of nothing? From conception and pre-production through distribution and beyond, the producer is with the film from beginning to end, builds the team, and makes the decisions that ultimately make the project a failure or success. This role is an enigmatic one, though, since it covers so much. This can also make it feel difficult or overwhelming to break into. So how does someone actually start off a career in producing in the first place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is no one correct way to become a successful producer, especially in the indie space. However there are three main paths that most working film producers have taken to get to where they are today: the executive path, the production path, and the independent path. Each path comes with its share of obstacles, but each can also provide the education, connections, and wherewithal to spark a successful career making movies. Better understanding how to find success through these tracks can help you turn your aspirations of becoming a working independent producer into a reality.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Young of Animus Films is a leading independent producer, 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. VEGAS DAVE. \u003c\/strong\u003eJim has a long history of producing critically acclaimed features and documentaries including \u003cstrong\u003eYEAR OF THE BULL\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eShowtime\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORDS \u003c\/strong\u003ewith \u003cstrong\u003eOscar-nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBradley Cooper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eZoe Saldana\u003c\/strong\u003e. Through years of successes and challenges, Jim has learned what it takes to be a working full-time producer and is excited to share what he knows with the Stage 32 community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim will explain what it means to be an independent producer and the three main paths you can take to become a full-time producer of your own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim will first talk about th\u003cstrong\u003ee main skill set and duties of an independent film producer\u003c\/strong\u003e and give you an honest explanation of \u003cstrong\u003ewhat this job really looks like\u003c\/strong\u003e. Next he will explain \u003cstrong\u003ecow you can start your career as a producer\u003c\/strong\u003e through the three most common career paths: \u003cstrong\u003ethe executive path, the physical production path, and the independent path.\u003c\/strong\u003e For each, Jim will talk about \u003cstrong\u003ehow  to get your foot in the door\u003c\/strong\u003e and how best to use these opportunities to learn what you need to get yourself ready to become your own producer. Jim will then teach you\u003cstrong\u003e how to find longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e as an independent producer and share with you \u003cstrong\u003esome of the biggest lessons he’s learned through his career.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42c2cb;\"\u003eIf you’ve ever been interested in starting a career as an independent producer and making the types of films you’ve always been passionate about, Jim will give you the tools and tips you’ll need to make that actually happen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant to work more closely with Jim?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend your script to Jim and speak with him for an hour by \u003cspan style=\"color: #da3e55;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stage32.com\/scriptservices\/coverage\/buy?id=29?genre=tv\u0026amp;exec=1063\u0026amp;genre=film\u0026amp;affid=mjm\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"color: #cdcdcd; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: teal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18_11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056023843123,"sku":"","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5a62de1956.jpg?v=1707451952","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-start-a-career-in-independent-producing","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}