Creative Producing: A Pitch-to-Picture Guide to Movie Development

by Carol Baum, Tom Baum

Go behind the scenes with the producer of Father of the Bride to learn all the skills necessary to be a top Hollywood producer

As former co-president of Dolly Parton's production company, Sandollar, and as a successful independent producer, Carol Baum is an expert in the art of film production . Creative Producing provides a crash course in the frequently misunderstood producer's role and the many skills needed to survive and thrive in Hollywood. Readers receive a master class in production––from pitching, script development, and packaging, to working with stars, directors, and difficult executives. Enhanced with behind-the-scenes stories from Baum's illustrious career, Creative Producing offers an intimate look behind the Hollywood curtain to give film students, cinephiles, aspiring executives, and industry insiders a must-have guide to understanding film development from successful pitch to hit picture.
 

Genres: Film

216 pages, Paperback

Published October 3, 2023

Reviews

[Ava · Rating 4 out of 5]

read for class: really comprehensive overview of what creative producing entails, lots of very helpful nuggets of info about the industry as a whole

[G · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for anyone interested in the business and wants to learn more about it.
If you’re already knowledgeable about the business there’s still some good nuggets of info and the anecdotes about the business from the author’s POV are interesting, but I’d really recommend this as more of an intro book.

[Natasa Lanieri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Executive Profucer

This book offers an exhilarating challenge that is intellectually stimulating and an essential roadmap for anyone navigating the thrilling world of movie production. It’s an adventure that promises to elevate your professional journey to new heights!

[Joey McCloskey-Caballero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good gossipy and educational read about the movie business

[Emerson Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absorbing and entertaining 'how-to' guide to creative producing, packed with lessons that lean toward the personal as opposed to the practical.

[Randal Kleiser · Rating 5 out of 5]

outstanding trove of info

Carol is able to engage the reader in a no nonsense manner that feels like a dinner conversation as she presents examples of what to do,what not to do, who to align with and who to avoid. No punches pulled on bad behavior in Hollywood.
A great intro for beginners and a guideline for professionals