50 Ways to Describe What It Means to Be a Film Producer

1. You make movies
2. No one really knows what you do
   
3. Everyone thinks they know what you do
4. You are accountable for everyone and everything
5. You are blamed for everything
6. You get the highest acclaim
7. Everyone wants your credit
   
8. No one wants your responsibility
9. You are a CEO and CFO and COO
10. You are an intern
11. You make decisions
12. No one likes your decisions
13. You are a gymnast
14. You are rigid
15. You are a maverick
16. You are old-fashioned
17. You are a cheerleader
18. You are part of a team
19. You are an island
20. You are a leader
21. You are a follower
22. You are a writer, a director, a producer, a PA
23. You are a psychologist and sometimes psychiatrist
24. You are a storyteller
25. You are creative
26. You bring creative forces together
27. Your life is making movies
    
28. You are a master negotiator
29. You are a fighter
30. You are a financier
31. You are a Queen to some and a plebe to others
32. You make about ten cents a day for what you do
33. You don't do it for money
34. Everyone thinks you're selfish
    
35. Everyone thinks you're selfless
36. Everyone thinks you're courageous
37. Everyone thinks you're weak
38. Everyone hates you
39. Everyone loves you
40. Many look up to you
    
41. Many don't want to look at you
42. You have money
43. You don't have money
44. You make good movies
45. You make bad movies
46. You are fun to be around
47. People can't stand to be around you
48. You are a conflict in terms
49. You are human
50. No one wants to be a producer. They just like the idea of being a producer.

It's a tough job, but you do it because you love making movies. Hang in there Producers! Your work is valuable even if others have a hard time admitting it. I know what it means to be a producer and I value each and every one of you!