What Does A Line Producer Do?
Typically hired during pre-production, a line producer is responsible for breaking down a script to estimate the cost and approximate timeline of a production based on the various resources needed to accomplish each scene. These resources include specific filming locations, crew members, equipment rentals, and any other necessary services. Once a provisional budget and shooting schedule has been created, financing can be secured for the production.
After financing is secured, line producers hire the production team, scout locations, negotiate with vendors, and oversee insurance requirements. During production, they monitor day-to-day activities to ensure that the project is running within budget and on schedule as well as troubleshoot issues and provide solutions when emergencies arise.
The job of a line producer is very extensive and in Nevada, we have experienced line producers who have worked with all production types, big and small. If you are looking for a line producer for your next project, check out our online Nevada Production Directory for a list of line producers in Nevada or drop by our office and pick up a free printed directory!
If you are a line producer in Nevada and are not yet listed in our Nevada Production Directory, you can learn more about how to sign up for the NPD here.