Why do movies and TV shows list so many producers, and what is their role? Essentially, it's having some sort of fiduciary role, and nothing to do with the production of the movie.
"Real producers are the middlemen between all of the film's departments, makeup, costume, hair, editing, etc., and the director and writer(s) and their vision, " says Laura Lewis, spokesperson for Producers United - an advocacy group of producers devoted to the sustainability and promotion of 'career producers'. And stop the degradation of career producers and seek fair treatment, wages, and accreditation.
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| Laura Lewis and Jonathan Wang of Producers United |
Producer credits are given to a movie's financiers, actors, talent managers, etc., without any production function. "Career producers are pretty easy to spot. They're paid to produce. Currently, there are so many producers credited, but 'real' producers oversee every part of production, pre-production, post-production, and distribution," says Jonathan Wang of Producers United.
I, and anyone who has endured the pre-credits of a movie, know that Producers United has a valid beef, and they should be given special credit.
By: Jim Lavorato
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