Question 1

What does a Producer do on a movie?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

The title Producer is indicative of what that person does on a movie. The Producer – and usually there is a team of them – ensures at the most basic level that the film is made. That means being responsible for all or any of the following key actions: securing funding, hiring cast and crew, overseeing the production schedule, and ensuring the distribution of the finished movie.

Question 2

How much does a Producer make on a movie?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

This question is incredibly difficult to answer, as there is an extremely wide range regarding what a Producer makes on a movie. In some instances, the answer is nothing. This is usually the case for ultra-low budget movies such as student films or short films where the Producer works independently of any production company or studio.
That being said, some Producers – think the individuals behind huge blockbuster films – can make many millions of dollars. This considerable amount of money is typically the combination of a fee paid by the production company or studio to the Producer for their role on a film, as well as any negotiated backend points or residuals negotiated for the movie.

Question 3

Who is the most famous Movie Producer?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Many Movie Producers are known not only within the entertainment industry but also the general public because they are also famous Directors. Some of these individuals include Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. Of those individuals who have been strictly Producers in Hollywood, some familiar names might include Jerry Bruckheimer and Kathleen Kennedy.

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