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The trouble is that we are at one of those rare moments in history when the radical becomes pragmatic, when deliberation and compromise foster disaster. The question is not what can be done but what must be done.

The producer on a film, any film, is the most important person involved. Yes, you're the director and it's your vision, however nothing happens (and if it does it usually doesn't happen as well) without a solid producer overseeing your project. I've met some incredible creative producers who helped the filmmaker craft a successful film by not only becoming a creative partner but also by being physical producers as well – someone who takes care of the hundreds of details required to create an accomplished work. In shorts, since you may only have one person producing your film, you'd do yourself a huge favor by choosing someone who can do both. This is true for docs and narratives.