Intro To Producing

This course offers a foundational overview of what it means to be a producer in the world of film and video production. Students will explore different types of projects and producing roles while gaining insight into the creative, logistical, and emotional aspects of the job. Through real-world examples and practical tools, the course will equip emerging producers with the language, instincts, and structure to take their first steps into the field with clarity and confidence.

The following topics will be covered in this two-part series:

• Understand the different types of film projects and their unique producing needs
• Learn the distinctions between types of producers and their responsibilities
• Build foundational knowledge about the producer’s role
• Explore best practices in choosing collaborators, setting expectations, and creating healthy team dynamics
• Develop leadership, communication, and emotional management skills
• Deepen understanding of the director-producer relationship
• Map out the stages of a production and understand key deliverables in each phase

Get to know the Instructor:

Chelsea Hernandez is a National Emmy-nominated director whose work centers community, representation, and social justice. Her debut feature, Building the American Dream (SXSW, PBS), and second feature, Breaking the News (Tribeca, PBS), have earned national acclaim, including the 2023 David Carr Award for Truth in Nonfiction Filmmaking. Named one of Texas Monthly’s “filmmakers ushering in a new Golden Age,” she is a Warner Media 150 Artist, Firelight Media Doc Lab fellow, and co-founder of Tejanas in Film, a collective uplifting Latine filmmakers in Texas.