Been Quote by Marshall Herskovitz
“If there is a public perception at all, they see the producer as a big old guy who smokes a cigar and has lots of money and lots of power. That's not what a producer is and, if it ever was what a producer was, it certainly hasn't been for a long time.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Variety, 2009
Producers are not stereotypical power figures; the role has evolved beyond wealth and authority.
In simple terms: Producers now have diverse responsibilities.
Key Takeaway
Recognize modern producer roles.
Themes
media
industry change
leadership
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film
- TV
- digital media
Key Concepts
production management
creative collaboration
Questions to Reflect On
- How has the producer’s role changed in your field?
- What misconceptions do you encounter about leadership?
A Different Perspective
Traditional images can still influence perceptions.
![“[As a producer] [Big Little Lies] is the stories of women that I know, and it was a way in which we could go to other women and say, "Here's a great role. There's five great roles here. They're all complicated. They all deserve to be told, and are you interested?" And that is rare.” quote by Nicole Kidman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/231/nicole-kidman-1321_bigs_as-a-producer-big-little-lies-is-the-sto_1803467.jpg)
