Becoming a Film Producer

A revealing guide to a career as a film producer written by acclaimed author Boris Kachka and based on the real-life experiences of Academy Award-winning producer Fred Berger and Oscar-nominated producer Michael London--required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession. Becoming a Film Producer takes you behind the scenes to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a film producer. Bestselling author and critic Boris Kachka shadows Academy Award-winning producer Fred Berger and Oscar-nominated producer Michael London to show how this dream job becomes a reality. At the center of any successful film is a talented producer. Producers bring films to life by assembling the major players--from screenwriters, directors, and talent, to, perhaps most importantly, the money. Fly between Los Angeles and New York as movies are developed, filmed, and released. Gain insight and wisdom from Berger and London's years of experience producing films ranging from the indie darlings Sideways and Milk, to Academy Award-winning blockbusters like La La Land. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.