Some of those childishly defending Alec Baldwin, are ignoring the fact that he was also the Producer of the low-budget film. It is Baldwin's project, his film.
What are the responsibilities of the Producer?
What Is a Producer?
A producer is the person responsible for finding and launching a project; arranging financing financing; hiring writers, a director, and key members of the creative team; and overseeing all elements of
pre-production, production and post-production, right up to release.
It is not uncommon for a film production or TV show to have several producers. Some producers hold the title in name only, in exchange for ceding rights to the story, for example, or contributing financing to the film. But most producers actively work on set, overseeing production logistics from start to finish, in close collaboration with the director.
The Producers Guild of America is the principal professional organization of producers in Hollywood.
Responsibilities of a Producer During Preproduction
The producer is one of the first people to start working on a film. During pre-production, the producer works to gather investment and financing in the film.
In trying to sell the project, the producer assembles a small creative team to help package the pitch to production companies and studios. Along with a team of writers, the producer works to find a director (if one hasn’t been attached to the project already) and may reach out to a few big-name actors for the leading roles.
A successful producer will get the green light from a production company or studio, or manage to arrange financing from investors to launch the film or TV show.
Responsibilities of a Producer During Production
As production gets under way, a producer’s responsibilities shift to include the following:
- Work with the director to bring on key creative partners such as a cinematographer (director of photography), a production designer, casting agents.
- Hire a line producer to put together a budget and schedule.
- Offer advice and sign off on all major creative decisions.
- Manage all logistics and business operations.
- Supervise all aspects of physical production through the production staff.
- Make sure a production is on schedule and under budget.
Responsibilities of a Producer During Post-Production
The producer makes the key decisions on marketing plans, including public relations, advertising, distribution, and release.
I don't believe that those are the responsibilities of the Producer because I'm a Conservative, but because I'm an adult.