The Producer Podcast

The crew is back on the latest Highlights episode of the show as we hear from more crew members about what producers can do to help their film sets run smoothly. So, sit back and hear what Wardrobe, HMU, Talent and more have to say.

In film your audience is everything. If they don't show up your film falls into obscurity. But how do you find and build that audience so that your project becomes water cooler talk? That's what Derral Eves has been helping do for The Chosen , YouTube Content Creators and many others as he sits down to share his wisdom and experience on today's episode of The Producer Podcast. Host: Mi...

As a producer having a film slate of projects you're trying to make is great, but without financing they'll never see the silver screen or reach your audience. So today, we're diving back into the world of film financing as I talk with Jason Matthewson about his producer journey and financing your film projects. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Jason Matthewson Pick up Jason's Book: Le...

There's a new state breaking out onto the film scene, especially for the indie producers out there, Kentucky. Join me and Film Kentucky Director, Meg Fister, as we talk about the new incentive taking effect July 2026 as well as what makes Kentucky the perfect spot for your next indie production. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Meg Fister

Before a project ever sees the light of day it must first be developed from a fledging idea into what could become the next blockbuster. When does development end, where does pre-production begin and how do you know your idea is ready to move forward? Those are some of the topics we're going to touch on with, producer and co-author or the book Greenlight Yourself, Kirk Roos. Host: Micah Versem...

Everyone wants to look their best for the camera but that requires a rockstar HMU team. That's why today we're looking at the HMU department and how they helped the talent look their best on set and what a producer can do to keep the makeup trailer in a good vibe. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Micah Lynn Hanson Pick up your copy of The Producer's Life.

Who doesn't love a good snack? Especially when you're working hard on a film set. That's why today I am sitting down to talk about one of the most vital roles on set, Crafty. What should producers know about the department to help them care for the crew the best they can? Let's dive in a find out. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Kayla Bouren Pick up your copy of The Producer's Lif...

We're hitting the warm beaches, beautiful forests and backlots of the West Coast today as I'm joined by the California Film Commission to talk about the recent changes to their film incentive program, what else California has to offer besides the production infrastructure and much more. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Colleen Bell, California Film Commission Director Get your copy of The Prod...

Location Manager to Producer. That's the filmmaking journey Josh Pittman went on that has led to producing multiple documentaries shot around the world. Find out what he's learned along the way, how locations prepared him for producing and much more on today's episode. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Josh Pittman Get your copy of The Producer's Life.

Debriefing about completed film projects is a must in my opinion. That's why on the Season 11 premiere of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with the producing team of My 7 Grandmas for our first debrief episode of the show. Find out what the producers hoped to do going into the film and lessons they learned along the way as the producing journey continues. Host: Micah Versemann Guests:...

Every year many more people begin their journey in the film industry. And every year the industry in ways no one could have predicted. So today I'm joined by my season 10 guests of the show as we talk about what advice they would give to producers just getting started in the industry. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Read...

Stress is present in every area of our lives, but the film industry has definitely proven to bring with it more stress than other industries or areas of life. So today I'm sitting down with guests from season 10 of the show to talk about how they deal with stress while producing projects. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann...

You asked and we listened! What better way to celebrate the milestone 100th episode of The Producer Podcast than by bringing together an amazing roundtable of producers to answer listener submitted questions. Was your questions answered on the show? You'll have to listen to find out in our Season 10 finale. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Hos...

Everyone has struggles with a work/life balance. But how does that work when not only both spouses work in the film industry but specifically in the producer realm. That's what I'm talking to Richie & Bethany Johns about today as we talk producing as a husband and wife team in the context of their upcoming feature film Still Hope and the streaming series The Promised Land. Tell us your...

Teaching future generations is important for every aspect of life. It's one of the reasons I started this podcast. That's why on today's episode of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with producer Carolina Groppa. Carolina is host of the Angle on Producers podcast and she's also begun hosting film budgeting workshops. What has her producer journey taught her and how do you p...

Marketing is a must for every film, especially if you doing it independently. That's why I'm sitting down with Doug Weiss today to dive back into the world of marketing including how film festivals tie in marketing yourself in the industry as well as your film projects on today's can't miss episode. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com...

Pull out your cowboy boots and country music as The Producer Podcast heads to Tennessee on today's episode of the show. I'm sitting down with Bob Raines from the TN Entertainment Commission to talk all things film & TN, including what the future holds for this growing creative hub as more projects like 9-1-1 Nashville: are being produced in the state. Tell us your thoughts about today&...

The VFX side of the industry has grown exponentially in demand since its inception, but especially since the start of the streaming wars. Yet VFX artists have been some of the few industry workers that haven't had a union to help them along the way. That seems to be changing though as today I'm exploring the movement to unionize the VFX artists and what that means for the future of the ind...

The investigation isn't over yet for Detective Travis and neither is it for me as I return to the interrogation room to talk with Director/Producer Jarod O'Flahtery about the hit crime drama's fourth season, how it was like a soft reboot for the show, what the future holds for Vindication and much more. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com...

Season 10 of The Producer Podcast returns as I'm joined by Justin Tolley to discuss his journey in film and the ever important role of the Line Producer in film. Because, whether you have the title or not, every production has to have someone working in the Line Producer capacity. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Justin Tolley Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodca...

In 2024 we released our book based on The Producer Podcast, called The Producer's Life: A Practical Guide to Film Producing. Today, show host, Micah Versemann is going to give a taste of the book by reading the introduction. Find out more about his journey, the journey of making the book and the heart behind authoring the book. Get your copy today through our author link or wherever you get yo...

A.I. is taking the world by storm leaving people in many industries wondering what is going to happen, including the film industry. So today I'm talking with guests from the first half of season 10 about their thoughts and experiences with A.I. and how they see things playing out in the film industry. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Verse...

The advice continues on today's Highlights edition of The Producer Podcast as I'm talking with producers from both seasons 8 & 9 of the show about what advice they would pass on to the next generation of producers. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Read more great producer advice in The Producer's Life: A Guide...

The mid-season finale of The Producer Podcast is here as I turn my attention to what could be called the producer's war room. "The Production Office" Joining me to talk about what the production office does and how that benefits the producer is Jordan Hunt who has worked in the production office on projects like The Forge, Birthright Outlaw , and The Promised Land series. Tell us your thoughts abo...

Warm up those singing voices as today I'm looking at what it takes to produce the musical genre in the film industry. To do that I'm joined by Steve Barnett to talk about his producer journey, what attracted him to making musicals and what it was like producing his first musical A Week Away. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guest...