Read More: Abigail Disney Explains Why Documentaries Matter, and How to Get Them Funded Last week, Doc NYC's "Show Me the Money" series saw three filmmaker panelists sit down to discuss what exactly goes into producing and what the creative side of documentary filmmaking can learn from producers. The panelists were Dawn Porter, whose films include "Gideon's Army" and "Trapped," Patricia Benabe, producer of "The Hand that Feeds," and Jen Brea, who is currently working on her film, "Canary in a Coal Mine." Here are some of their essential tips on how to find and take advantage of a great producer. 1. Having a producer and knowing what a producer does is vital.When asked how important it is to have a producer on a project, in addition to a director who helps with producing, Benabe replied, "I am a producer and I work with director/producers, and I think one...
- 11/24/2015
- by Ryan Anielski
- Indiewire
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