What exactly do producers do in films? I dont exactly understand "produce"...?

Question

What exactly do producers do in films? I dont exactly understand "produce"...?

Answer 1

generally a producer is the money guy. He's the one that funds the movie. Makes sure it will turn a profit by taking care of editing choices, advertising, and things like that

Answer 2

They are the money source and manager of a film. Without a producer, the film does not get done. These may help to give you an idea of what a producers does.

Careers in Television and Video: Pre-Production Part 1

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Careers in Location Production for Television and Video: Pre-Production, Part 2

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Careers in Television and Video: Producing a Video Project and Script Development

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

Hope this helps answer your question.

Answer 3

he (she) is the greasy catalyst that makes the show or program work, by procuring or producing the effect of having all of the people who work on the crew and set work together in a uniform cohesive unit, that includes all of the technical trades and sponsors in the right order and sequence, merchandising  ad nauseum until the final end of the show(s) and maybe even fame and stardom

Answer 4

They make the thing happen.