I'm going to Film School in the Fall, and one of my primary objectives from the outset was to find a producer; someone to take charge of the business angle of film, the legality, etc., while I concentrate on writing/directing. Now I've spoken to a lot of fourth-year students, and they all seem to have an outlook of -- 'you won't find that here/there.' -- And it makes sense, I suppose...

My question is: Where is the best place to look for such talent, such people/student whose chief interest is this? Does it exist in another forum/department of the film school curriculum?

I don't mind working with aspiring filmmakers, but I want to setup a well-set film company, producing films that eventually... or even just have the potential, to go into wide distribution. I need to find these people, I don't want to waste my time at film school if I can't achieve this there. Any advice on this subject will be appreciated greatly.

Thanks.

Where are you going to film school?

What school, what city?

The majority of the California schools have producing tracks, that's why I'm asking. In which case, you can just align with another promising student.

I'm currently enrolled in SVA... but I am still waiting to hear back from a variety of schools, all located on the East Coast.

So, no California schools... but I wouldn't officially count them out because if there are promising outlets there, I could always transfer.

SVA? It's late, perhaps I will recognize that at another time.

It's important to learn the ropes of producing yourself, so that you can recognize talent and proper execution of the work you're delegating. It sounds like that neck of the woods isn't too saturated with filmmakers, perhaps?

You might be on your own on this one, especially if the seniors haven't found them, but hey, there's always Craigslist!

Best of luck.

sva=school of visual arts. The one i know of is in manhattan on 21st street.

Anyway i digress. I'm going to be a producer at chapman in the fall and i'm fully into the business side and what not. true i did dabble in directing during undergrad but i realized my forte was not there it was in business. specifically business of film. so i dont think you can say you're 'won't' find producers like that, i think you just need to look.

oh i should mention i'm going to graduate school. so that may affect how many producers you find too.

You have to look really hard. I wouldn't think a producer would have a problem trying to help someone out. Although like Jayminess said, it is recommended you learn the business aspect of the film industry in college so you will be prepared for the future on how to handle business ordeals. It's completely up to you. Maybe try mandy.com.