Duties for PRODUCER vs. DIRECTOR on photo/video shoots?

As an account exec, I'm the producer. I was really lucky for a few years to have a director who helped with every aspect of the shoot - budgeting, scheduling, shot list, even manual labor! That director is no longer with our agency, and our new director is very hands-off.

I'm trying to understand if I was just spoiled with our past director, or if our new director is lazy... or if it's a mixture of both.

Thanks in advance!

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Sounds like your former director was actually a video producer as well. A director should not be doing those things but in your defense an AE should not be doing them either.

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You were spoiled. You were not the producer. That person was, in addition to being the director.

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Something overall feels a bit off here- generally the producer is responsible for budgeting, scheduling, etc. The director needs to know about these things for context when planning his shoot, but generally is not involved in those steps. I’m not sure the specifics of your office or situation, but from a general standpoint those are the traditional roles.

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‘His shoot’

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The director is responsible for the creative vision, dealing with actors, and keeping the crew and agency happy. Producers help make the shoot happen and figure out the nitty gritty details

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You got spoiled! But are you an account manager or a Producer? And typically things you mentioned are done by the line producer

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Yeah you’re not a Producer. You’re an Account person. Can’t call yourself a Producer unless you can scope and handle all logistical aspects of a production.

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Sounds like you work for a smaller agency and have to wear many hats. I’m guessing the new director isn’t used to jumping in - most producers wouldn’t even want that. But I bet they’d be open to the conversation if you asked. And if you need the help on the shoot, definitely ask. Otherwise give me a call - I’m happy to help ;)

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