Running Profitable Productions

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In this, our third episode, I’m joined by Rich Nicholas, Global CFO & COO Ridley Scott Creative Group, the Creative Group led by the legendary Director Sir Ridley Scott.

In this conversation, Rich and I cover all that you need to know about running a production profitably from commercials all the way through to episodic TV.

Some of my favourite parts were:

✅ The (£75 grand) risks of going over budget on filming;

✅ Rich’s insights and tactics for setting budgets on Productions;

✅ How Rich balances the conflicting demands of cash and creative;

✅ The value and importance of a strong, experienced Head of Production;

✅ Finance being responsible for the sweets and the petrol – don’t worry, it makes sense on the pod!

 

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