In an ever-evolving industry where the boundaries of representation are being redrawn, the role of literary managers is no exception. With the increasing instances of managers stepping into producer roles for their clients' projects, both opportunities and challenges arise. Nicholas Bogner, a distinguished literary manager with an extensive background in navigating the complex landscape of Hollywood, invites writers and directors to an enlightening webinar that delves deep into the implications of having your representative produce your work. This session aims to demystify the changing dynamics, offering a comprehensive understanding of what this shift means for creatives seeking to bring their visions to life.

As the line between representation and producing blurs, the need for clarity has never been more critical. This webinar will cover essential topics, including the legal framework surrounding representation, the fee structures for agents, attorneys, and managers, and the nuanced advantages and disadvantages of having your manager double as a producer. Whether you're grappling with questions about the legalities of such arrangements, curious about how this dual role affects your finances, or weighing the pros and cons of your manager's deeper involvement in your project, Nicholas Bogner's insights will provide you with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in this new terrain. Join us to explore the intricacies of modern representation and its impact on your creative journey.

• Understanding the Legal Set up for Representation

  • What are agents allowed to do for their clients?

  • What are attorneys allowed to do for their clients?

  • What are managers allowed to do for their clients?

• Understanding the Fee Structure

• How do agents get paid?

• How do attorneys get paid?

• How do managers get paid?

• Pros of Having your Manager Produce Your Project

• Understanding the upside for a manager

• Understanding the tenacity that goes with the extra credit

• If your manager produces your potential project, the manager will have an inside view into the process.

• If my rep produces my project, do I have to pay commission? 

• Will my fee be reduced if my manager produces my project? 

• Cons of Having your Manager Produce Your Project

• Entering into a buyer - what they are looking at with attachments

• Being on the same page for the creative vision

• Art vs. Commerce 

• Who works for whom?  

• What if you get fired from the project, but your manager doesn’t?  Is that ok?

• Case Studies

• Case study of a positive representation / producer project - what can we learn?

• Q&A with Nicholas

Any writer or filmmaker who is interested in learning the complexities of having your representation also produce your project.

Any manager, agent or producer wanting to understand the details from both sides