Hi everyone! I've been on here for a few months now, but have yet to really dive into all that's on here. Changing that now! Just in the past couple of days, I've discovered so many wonderful tools on this sight and have connected with some great people. I am an actor and dancer in LA, and I'm wanting to work my way up to Line Producing. I'm excited for the challenge, and have had this pull in me to start working on the production side of things. Let's be honest I'll always love performing, but I want new challenges in my life and I love to see a project come together from beginning to end. And I may finally put that math brain to work! I'd love to connect with people on here that are either in the same boat, or people who would love to offer some advice to someone looking to shift gears!!! I look forward to meeting some new people in the industry!
Introduce Yourself : Actor turning Line Producer by Jessica Graves Davis
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Absolutely loving your ambition, Jessica. Anyone who looks at any form of producing and thinks "Hey! I can do that!" gets a tremendous amount of respect from me.
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Thank you all for the support! And it's great to connect with you on here!
Thanks for the connection!
Jessica, the fastest way to shift gears is to start doing. It won't be fun at first, but it's valuable to lend your efforts to a handful of smaller projects when first starting out. This will let you sharpen your skills and get a feel for how things work on a smaller scale. I've seen a lot of people bite off way more than they could chew and they end up crashing and burning because they didn't realize X, Y, or Z. When you Line Produce, you're the logistical head of the production and you're also one of the key people responsible for the safety of the crew. If FILM LA sends the police over because of a permit issue, there's a very real risk you end up being "arrested" if the violation is confirmed and your Location Manager isn't there. If you go over budget, it's on you. If you go over schedule, it's on you. If the crew walks, it's on you. Basically, the buck stops...you guessed it...with you! All that said, it's also incredibly rewarding when wrap is called and you realize you've (along with your team) gotten a feature film across the finish line on time and on budget with everyone safe. If you're able to deal with the headaches and able to say "No." in a way that people accept it, you'll be fine in the long run. :)