producers

‘The Shape of Water’ Takes Top 2018 PGA Award

The Producers Guild of America honored the best of their profession Jan. 20 in Los Angeles, recognizing “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Black Mirror,” and “Get Out.”

1 Thing ‘Walking Dead’ + ‘Falling Water’ EP Gale Anne Hurd Looks for in Actors

“I don’t care how good someone is—if they have an attitude, they’re not going to work on my shows,” says Gale Anne Hurd. She speaks with Backstage about “Falling Water” Season 2 and more.

Want to Be a Broadway Producer? Consider Producing Corporate Events First

There is one segment of the industry that’s rarely discussed, even though it should be: corporate meetings and events.

‘Jumanji’ Producer on How Actors Can Leverage Their Platform

Being an actor in 2017 is a vastly different job than it was in 1980. Producer Dany Garcia shares advice she gave to her producing partner Dwayne Johnson on how actors can branch out.

How to Get a Film Crew Job

There’s a lot of information out there regarding the best ways to get jobs in front of the camera, but what about everyone who wants to work behind the scenes?

‘La La Land’ Producer Marc Platt’s No. 1 Career Tip

Producing successful films has undoubtedly led to some great insight into the filmmaking business. Marc Platt, who also had a hand in this year’s “The Girl on the Train,” shares some of his with Backstage.

Being a Broadway Producer Isn’t as Scary as You Think

For performers Dominick LaRuffa Jr. and Rob Hinderliter, investing in a Broadway show required convincing some friends and nabbed them both a spot on stage during the Tony Awards.

5 On-Set Tips for Actors

Producer and Backstage Expert Sevier Crespo explains that when you're an actor on set, everyone's paying as much attention to the way you behave as the quality of your acting.

What Does A UK-Based Producer Do?

Producers juggle a remarkable number of responsibilities in the journey of a production’s life from concept to creation. Read on for a look at the day-to-day of a UK-based producer.

Here’s What Producers Wish All Actors Knew

A producer’s role is crucial for the actor—and vice versa. Here, six producers and industry experts alike explain precisely why.