Producer's Toolbox

Experienced Film Industry Executive and Producer. Bundled a career's worth of producing experience into 100+ tips, tricks and templates for Filmmakers.

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Producing is a messy business and never goes as planned. The best are those who:
- work tirelessly
- persist through adversity
- don't take shortcuts
- treat people with respect
- Tackle tasks with conviction
- Aren't afraid to ask for help

[Foliio. @FoliioHQ]

We asked ChatGPT to tell us about 5 bad habits that #Screenwriters have.

And I have to say, I think they got this pretty much perfect. 😆

Who can relate?

[Foliio. @FoliioHQ]

Harper🤍

#TheWhiteLotus

[Foliio. @FoliioHQ]

Want to write a great script?

Here are 10 key screenwriting principles to keep coming back to.

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[Foliio. @FoliioHQ]

Before WHITE LOTUS, Will Sharpe wrote and starred in a little known series, FLOWERS. This scene is so sad and beautiful in equal measure. Must watch if you haven't seen it.

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Hard luck to the projects that didn't get into Sundance. Remember the 99% of submission don't make the cut and its in no way a negative reflection of your film. Keep going!

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Some truth for you.

[Will Mavity @mavericksmovies]

Up next for awards season:

12/8: AFI Top 10, African American Critics Noms
12/9: Las Vegas Critics Noms
12/11: European Film Awards, Boston Online Critics Awards
​12/12: New York Critics Online Awards, St. Louis Critics Noms, Boston Critics Awards, Philadelphia Critics Awards

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Just as the industry and production has begun to understand how to live with Covid we have this new variant to figure out. Going to make a challenging scenario more difficult.

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

NFTs - just don't see how this will have an impact on exploiting features. Beyond a few initial gimics I see it dying away quickly.

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

@fnafilms It definitely is and getting enough turnover of projects to sustain a business is a real challenge. Unless you're lucky enough to have a studio pay for overheads!

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Can production companies survive on only a features slate or do they have to focus on TV as well? Seems like all feature producers are pivoting to survive.

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Wise advice!

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

When you review 100's of film finance plans, you gain interesting insights into the different approaches Producers take.

Here's some takeaways you need to know about when financing your next project.

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[Matt Neglia @NextBestPicture]

First reactions to Steven Spielberg’s #WestSideStory #FilmTwitter

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Great thread!

[Edward Zwick @EdwardZwick1]

A SCREENWRITER’S OMNIBUS
Tips, tricks, & tirades

[Ian McKellen @IanMcKellen]

I think this would be the most upsetting headline I’d ever read, if I weren’t gainfully employed elsewhere. https://t.co/VuletTxAGA

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

These are great. RIP :(

[𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐍™ @Devon_OnEarth]

Fucking sick of going on hero's journeys. Nothing I hate less than attempting to go home only to find the journey has changed me so fundamentally that I can no longer return

[Producer's Toolbox @ProducerToolbox]

Good news for the UK industry. Bad news for independent producers already struggling with crew availability and skyrocketing rates.

[Variety @Variety]

‘Lord of the Rings’ Amazon Series Moves Production From New Zealand to U.K. for Season 2 https://t.co/p1ycgzFLdp