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Executive Producer

Represents financiers, broadcaster or production company; signs off budget, key creatives and delivery.

Duties

• Read the call sheet and sides before arriving
• Maintain radio/set etiquette and H&S
• Hand over notes/kit status at wrap
• Secure finance and commissions
• Approve budget, cast and key HoDs
• Protect the project with the broadcaster/financier

Reports to

Production company / broadcaster / financiers

Works with

Producers, Director, Showrunner, Commissioners

Career path

Producer → Executive Producer

Day to day

Review cuts and cost reports; steer creative and commercial decisions; unblock major issues.

Call times

Office hours in prep/post; on shoot days usually at unit call or in the office, with evening calls on rushes and cost reports.

What to wear

Smart-casual in the office; practical layers and comfortable shoes on set.

Tools & kit

Laptop, phone, notebook, budget and schedule documents.

Tips

Confirm credit, fee, schedule of payments, exclusivity and any backend on a signed deal memo or contract before starting.

Software

• Movie Magic Budgeting / Excel
• Movie Magic Scheduling
• Google Workspace / Microsoft 365
• ChatGPT for draft letters and summaries (never for figures)

Related roles

Producer, Co-Producer

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