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How to Find a Producer for a Short Film

When you're trying to get a short film made, one thing that will help is getting a solid producer. With the way technology has continued to evolve, it is easier for people to get professional-quality equipment at consumer-video prices. This leaves aspiring short filmmakers with a lot of options when searching for producers. Producers might give you money, equipment or maybe really good creative advice. A producer's ultimate job is just to ultimately bring the film together.

Things You'll Need

  • Budget
  • Script
  • Sample DVD
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Instructions

    • 1

      Look online on independent film sites or Craigslist. You can go to Craigslist or these film sites' forums and put up an ad seeking a producer. Just include what kind of specific functions you'll need from your producer (money, equipment or production) and your contact information. Include a story synopsis so that potential producers can get an idea of what kind of film you want to make.

    • 2

      Enter your short film's script into a script contest. There are hundreds of script-writing contest that you can find on the internet. Some of them offer only a cash prize, but many offer the opportunity to meet with producers to discuss your potential film.

    • 3

      Send a proposal to a media or production company. While most big production companies will specifically only make feature-length films, there are some that set money aside for short films. Companies such as Tauihu Media will sometimes finance a short for up to $90,000. You'll need to send them copies of your script, budget breakdown and some notes -- including ideas on how the director wants to shoot it. If your director has any previous shooting samples, send them a DVD of that as well.

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