"So You Want To Be A Producer" presented by Emerson Collins

Tired of waiting for the right opportunity to get your creative project into the world? Take the power into your own hands and produce your own work! Nothing is harder as an actor, writer, or filmmaker than waiting on someone else to provide the opportunity for you to do your work – so stop waiting!

This workshop is for all levels, whether you're almost ready to produce your first project, or just wondering what you would need to start thinking about to do so.

• The realities of producibility
• Working with no budget and low-budget projects
• Dealing with unions
• Fundraising strategies
• Becoming your own marketing team
• Common pitfalls to avoid when producing for the first time

As Emerson explains, "I've worn all of the 'hats,' and being a producer means changing hats all the time, and knowing when to put on the right one to ensure your project keeps moving forward."

There are no "right" ways to produce your first project, only the ways that work for you. This workshop will explore all of the ways to get your first project out in the world!

Emerson Collins is a multi-hyphenate producer with extensive experience in film, television, theatre, and live events. He has produced acclaimed projects including A Very Sordid Wedding (which opened #1 at the specialty box office), Southern Baptist Sissies (15 film festival awards), and Blues For Willadean starring Octavia Spencer.

Emerson has successfully raised over $700,000 through livestream benefits and produced national tours, award-winning theatre, and the 20th Anniversary celebration of the Gertrude C. Ford Center hosted by Christine Baranski, Debbie Allen & Morgan Freeman.

He was honored as one of the OUT 100, serves as Program Director for the Del Shores Foundation, and speaks regularly on LGBTQ representation in film at festivals worldwide.

Learn more: www.emersoncollins.com

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