Having the right skills and knowledge on movie production might be a great help for you in running a studio or in becoming a good studio executive. However, in order to become a successful film producer, you will have that special awe like Tamid Milan. Milan is a successful film producer, who serves as an inspiration for starting producers in the film industry. They are looking up to him because he is humble despite the success that he has attained.
They want to be like him, and so Milan shares how to become a true producer. There are particular skills that only he has, but then, can be developed or improved.
* Good negotiator – All of the decisions that you are making with regards to the film’s expenditure would be final. You need to have an understanding of it without any negotiation. If you continue to pay the costs that are quotes for you, you will be exceeding your stipulated budget, which is not something that is truly advisable. Tamid Milan shares that as a producer, especially if you are just getting started in the industry, it is important to know the maximum price that you can pay for any item as per your budget. You can then try to negotiate the bid by 20% to 30%. On the other hand, if it does not work out, you can make it a point of saying “No”, but you should not exceed your budget in any circumstances.
* Energetic - Tamid Milan is very energetic, which is why he is able to face all the hectic schedule each and every day. While many of you may be thinking that caffeine consuming in the morning all wake you up fresh, keep in mind that a producer should has a real energy in order to face all the challenges that come across during the process of film production. Thus, you should eat well and have so much vitamins to prevent any breakdown on those long working days.
* Fast decision making skill – The capability of a person to make fast decisions is indeed a great help in many fronts of life. In terms of making movies, the procedures and actions are planned and thereby, predictable with regards to the results; however, the profession of film production has many surprises on hand. There are many gray areas, which will continue to force last minute changes in your plans. As the producer, Tamid Milan believes that he would be the captain of the ship. He is making lots of decisions without much time to think about it.
For you to develop this skill in yourself, you should first realize thoroughly that from the start to the ends, you would be the one responsible for all decisions taken during the movie production. Any mistakes following cannot be blamed to others, but you. Tamid Milan has the power of judging when his decisions have gone wrong. As a producer, it is a necessity to be decisive and be able to accept the blame when needed. Keep in mind that you are the role model for your cast and crew and they are going to follow anything you say.
* Diplomacy – A producer should be capable of managing a huge group of crew and talents, requiring you to keep a close eye on the rumors and gossips. When you become a part of some conflicts and feuds, you have to work out on a remedy for the situation and not take any sides. It is an art that you have to master like what Tamid Milan is able to do and has been doing in every working day.
