ABSTRACT
Although much of this definition is applicable to an animation producer, the scope of responsibility varies based on his or her area of expertise and place of employment. At the major studios, most producers are “employee producers.” Under this production structure, the studio’s core executive group usually sets up and oversees all projects. They may, for example, hire a producer after a project has been developed and budgeted and is ready to go into production. Often times, an employee producer may not be responsible for all aspects of the production as outlined by the Producer’s Guild of America’s definition. A producer may not necessarily need to create a budget, but he or she should have the skill required to manage it. In contrast to employee producers, smaller independent studios tend to be headed by the “entrepreneur producers.” Due to lack of financial resources, these producers have to wear many hats. As a result, they often have to put together a budget themselves as well as oversee it.
