Reflect & Report
Lessons Learned
While taking on this project was a long and fairly difficult process, I learned so much about the production side of this industry. I learned about what goes into being a producer and the role they fill. I learned about working with people you have personal connections with and how sometimes this causes issues that would not exist if you work with someone you don’t know as well. I got a lot of pride out of this project and joy from watching it come together in the end. I discovered for myself that I producer is probably not my favorite role to play and that I much prefer acting. I also discovered that there are many more things to consider when picking a show to product than just a good story. It has to be obtainable, poignant, inspiring and probable. My leadership style tended to lean more casual and a bit disorganized but after figuring out that style wasn’t as effective I was able to adapt my style to be more productive to the process. I hope this project not only truly impacted me but my cast, crew and audiences as well. I feel like this show has a lot to offer, just like the industry itself and I hope they were able to receive some of the same revelation that I was.
Future Plans
This project taught me that producing is not something I particularly enjoy about this field but nevertheless it is a rewarding role and resume builder. I think moving forward in the future I will be more likely to offer my services as an actor rather than a producer but will still be able to have that eye for production if it is ever needed in any future project. I didn’t know really know how to set up a budget and production meeting/schedule before this project and I didn’t know how to obtain show rights either. All things I know how to do now. No, I don’t think I would do this particular producer role again, but I may want to be apart of a production team for different projects in the future. I am, however, grateful for this project and the addition it has been to my growing resume and how it has prepared me for a future in this career field.