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What an Executive Producer for Film and TV Actually Does
Sep 10, 2023
Marian Macgowan, executive producer for The Great, talks about the different roles of executive producers, her experience working on the show, and the challenges of managing collaborative relationships. The hosts also discuss giving feedback to collaborators, letting go of emotionally invested projects, and tips for the interval between projects.
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- Provide specific and helpful positive feedback, alongside areas for improvement.
- Recognize the importance of letting go of projects that aren't working, involving collaborators in the decision-making process.
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The importance of positive feedback
Marian emphasizes the need to start feedback with praise, showing that you understand what the person is trying to achieve and building trust in the process. Positive feedback should be specific and helpful, not just a spoonful of sugar to counterbalance negative criticism. It is important to recognize the value of positive feedback as a form of critique and to contrast it with areas that need improvement.
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