The hands-on manager of a film set, the line producer organizes the practical aspects of production. Although the job's stability is less speculative than creative producing, like most industry jobs, it remains primarily free-lance work. Line producers and production managers are responsible for budgeting, scheduling, and implementation.
The producer responsible for keeping the director on time and budget; generally the most visable producer on the set.
Producer who is responsible for managing every person and issue during the making of a film.
Producer who is intimately familiar with the day-to-day operations of the production. The Line Producer works with the upper management of the production including the UPM, First AD, Director, Art Director, Editor and Composer in preparing the budget and production schedule. All final budgets and schedules have to be approved by the Line Producer. They are responsible for supervising the production on a daily basis, making sure the production goals are met.
Responsible for managing every person and issue during the making of a film. He/she is also responsible for making sure the film keeps to its budget.
Responsible for keeping the film's costs down. Approves expenses, including locations, actors, and crew.
A line producer is a key member of the production team for a motion picture. Typically, a line producer manages the budget of a motion picture. Alternatively, or in addition, they may manage the day to day physical aspects of the film production, serving a role similar to the unit production manager.