The Producer Podcast

The time machine returns as we continue our journey through the producing origins of the show's guests. Today we're traveling back to season 2 of the show as we hear from people who got their start in High School, College, on the mission field and much more.

Bug bites, lightning strikes, chemical spills, there's countless origin stories out there. And the film industry is no different. That's why we're delving into the many origin stories of our numerous guests of The Producer Podcast. So, sit back and listen, to see that your journey to being a film producer might be just as crazy as the next person's.

The crew is back on the latest Highlights episode of the show as we hear from more crew members about what producers can do to help their film sets run smoothly. So, sit back and hear what Wardrobe, HMU, Talent and more have to say.

In film your audience is everything. If they don't show up your film falls into obscurity. But how do you find and build that audience so that your project becomes water cooler talk? That's what Derral Eves has been helping do for The Chosen , YouTube Content Creators and many others as he sits down to share his wisdom and experience on today's episode of The Producer Podcast. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Derral Eves Get Your Copy of The Producer's Life Today!

As a producer having a film slate of projects you're trying to make is great, but without financing they'll never see the silver screen or reach your audience. So today, we're diving back into the world of film financing as I talk with Jason Matthewson about his producer journey and financing your film projects. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Jason Matthewson Pick up Jason's Book: Let's Talk About Film Finance

There's a new state breaking out onto the film scene, especially for the indie producers out there, Kentucky. Join me and Film Kentucky Director, Meg Fister, as we talk about the new incentive taking effect July 2026 as well as what makes Kentucky the perfect spot for your next indie production. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Meg Fister

Before a project ever sees the light of day it must first be developed from a fledging idea into what could become the next blockbuster. When does development end, where does pre-production begin and how do you know your idea is ready to move forward? Those are some of the topics we're going to touch on with, producer and co-author or the book Greenlight Yourself, Kirk Roos. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Kirk Roos Pick up your copy of The Producer's Life.

Everyone wants to look their best for the camera but that requires a rockstar HMU team. That's why today we're looking at the HMU department and how they helped the talent look their best on set and what a producer can do to keep the makeup trailer in a good vibe. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Micah Lynn Hanson Pick up your copy of The Producer's Life.

Who doesn't love a good snack? Especially when you're working hard on a film set. That's why today I am sitting down to talk about one of the most vital roles on set, Crafty. What should producers know about the department to help them care for the crew the best they can? Let's dive in a find out. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Kayla Bouren Pick up your copy of The Producer's Life.

We're hitting the warm beaches, beautiful forests and backlots of the West Coast today as I'm joined by the California Film Commission to talk about the recent changes to their film incentive program, what else California has to offer besides the production infrastructure and much more. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Colleen Bell, California Film Commission Director Get your copy of The Producer's Life

Location Manager to Producer. That's the filmmaking journey Josh Pittman went on that has led to producing multiple documentaries shot around the world. Find out what he's learned along the way, how locations prepared him for producing and much more on today's episode. Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Josh Pittman Get your copy of The Producer's Life.

Debriefing about completed film projects is a must in my opinion. That's why on the Season 11 premiere of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with the producing team of My 7 Grandmas for our first debrief episode of the show. Find out what the producers hoped to do going into the film and lessons they learned along the way as the producing journey continues. Host: Micah Versemann Guests: Scott & Diane Peterson, Ben Geiser Film Trailer Get your copy of The Producer's Life Book today

Every year many more people begin their journey in the film industry. And every year the industry in ways no one could have predicted. So today I'm joined by my season 10 guests of the show as we talk about what advice they would give to producers just getting started in the industry. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Read more great producer advice in The Producer's Life: A Guide to Practical Film Producing. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠⁠

Stress is present in every area of our lives, but the film industry has definitely proven to bring with it more stress than other industries or areas of life. So today I'm sitting down with guests from season 10 of the show to talk about how they deal with stress while producing projects. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Read more great producer advice in The Producer's Life: A Guide to Practical Film Producing. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠⁠

You asked and we listened! What better way to celebrate the milestone 100th episode of The Producer Podcast than by bringing together an amazing roundtable of producers to answer listener submitted questions. Was your questions answered on the show? You'll have to listen to find out in our Season 10 finale. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guests: Josh Walsh, Nathan Tauch & Daryl Lefever ⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠

Everyone has struggles with a work/life balance. But how does that work when not only both spouses work in the film industry but specifically in the producer realm. That's what I'm talking to Richie & Bethany Johns about today as we talk producing as a husband and wife team in the context of their upcoming feature film Still Hope and the streaming series The Promised Land. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guests: Richie & Bethany Johns ⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠

Teaching future generations is important for every aspect of life. It's one of the reasons I started this podcast. That's why on today's episode of The Producer Podcast I'm sitting down with producer Carolina Groppa. Carolina is host of the Angle on Producers podcast and she's also begun hosting film budgeting workshops. What has her producer journey taught her and how do you pass that knowledge on to the next generation of filmmakers? That's on the docket for today's journey into the world of film producing. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Carolina Groppa Angle on Producers — Carolina Groppa ⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠

Marketing is a must for every film, especially if you doing it independently. That's why I'm sitting down with Doug Weiss today to dive back into the world of marketing including how film festivals tie in marketing yourself in the industry as well as your film projects on today's can't miss episode. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Doug Weiss Faith Film Fests - Christian Film Festivals and Distribution ⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠

Pull out your cowboy boots and country music as The Producer Podcast heads to Tennessee on today's episode of the show. I'm sitting down with Bob Raines from the TN Entertainment Commission to talk all things film & TN, including what the future holds for this growing creative hub as more projects like 9-1-1 Nashville: are being produced in the state. Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guest: Bob Raines, TN Entertainment Commission Tennessee Owns Film, Music and Entertainment | Tennessee Entertainment Commission ⁠⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠

The VFX side of the industry has grown exponentially in demand since its inception, but especially since the start of the streaming wars. Yet VFX artists have been some of the few industry workers that haven't had a union to help them along the way. That seems to be changing though as today I'm exploring the movement to unionize the VFX artists and what that means for the future of the industry, with VFX artists and union organizers Maggie Kraisamutr and Em Patch Tell us your thoughts about today's episode: micah.theproducerpodcast@gmail.com Host: Micah Versemann Guests: Maggie Kraisamutr and Em Patch ⁠⁠Save 20% on your copy of The Producer's Life today!⁠