CHEAT TIPS

PRODUCER 7. HAVE AN INDUSTRY VET LOOK AT EVERYTHING YOU’RE DOING — because his experience may safe you from disaster 8. AVOID SAVVY INVESTOR — because they’ll make your life hell, because they think they know everything 9. DON’T GIVE AWAY EVERYTHING JUST SO CAN MAKE A MOVIE — because it’s just not fair 10. KNOW THAT NET MEANS 0 — because wants creative accounting has run its course the movie will never make a profit and you’ll never see a penny 11. HIRE A CASTING DIRECTOR — because they know the ins and outs and have relationships with actors you don’t have 12. FEED THE CREW WELL AND THEY'LL FORGIVE YOUR INCOMPETENCE — because a full stomach can forgive 13. DON’T LET THEM SEE YOU DOLING OUT CASH — because if you do everyone will approach you for a buck

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