S2E4: Elizabeth Collins | Working with a Producer

The Creative Freelancer

Season 2 continues to roll along with Producer Elizabeth Collins. Elizabeth’s company, CTRL E Content produces branded content and commercials for companies including UPS, Jersey Mike Subs, Nike, L.L. Bean and others.

In this conversation, we discuss the top 3 mistakes Directors are making by self producing. We also talk about when is “the right” time to consider reaching out to a producer. Is it dictated by budget? Experience?

Elizabeth also shares what she views the relationship between a Director and Producer looks like on a project.

As a director who’s self produced projects and was seeing the budgets and demand continue to grow, working with Elizabeth was a true pleasure. It helped having a professional discuss the details of budget directly with the client and keep the client demands within scope in the budget.

If this sounds like the episode for you, tap that play button below and enjoy this conversation with Elizabeth Collins.

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