Filmmaking rewards bold vision, but it punishes sloppy leadership.
As a former cop turned filmmaker, I’ve learned one rule matters more than almost anything else:
Keep me & my team out of jail!
That means protect the money. Protect the crew. Get the paperwork right. Tell the truth. Respect the risk.
A great movie is not worth your freedom, your reputation, or someone else’s safety.
Here are top reasons producers get in trouble and how you can prevent this from happening to you and your team.