producer

[pruh-doo-ser, -dyoo-] / prəˈdu sər, -ˈdyu- /

NOUN

builder

Synonyms

STRONGEST

architect contractor maker manufacturer

STRONG

artisan assembler constructor fabricator framer inventor mason originator

WEAK

craftsperson erector

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for producer?

Producer most generally means someone or something that produces something—creates it or causes it. In some situations, the words creator and generator can be used as synonyms, as in The new subscription service has been a great revenue generator for the company. Producer is usually used in more specific ways. In the context of entertainment, a producer is someone who manages the production of a show or movie—its financial and administrative aspects. (See the next section for more information on this and how it’s different from other roles.) In economics, the term producer specifically refers to a person who creates economic value or produces goods and services. Such a person may more specifically be a maker, manufacturer, artisan, or inventor. In ecology, a producer is a plant that can make its own food from inorganic substances. Another word for a producer in this sense is autotroph.

What is the difference between a director, filmmaker, executive producer, and producer?

The producer of a film, show, or play is the person (or one of the people) who manages the financial and administrative aspects of making it. This includes , raising money to finance it, hiring the people involved in the production, and supervising the production to make sure it stays on budget. The director is the person in charge of the artistic aspects of the production: they’re responsible for making decisions about and guiding the acting, staging, and aspects like lighting. Directors are sometimes called filmmakers, which is a broader term that refers not to their specific role in an individual production but to the fact that they’re known for making films and especially working on multiple aspects of a production. A director who also takes on the role of a producer is more likely to be called a filmmaker. An executive producer is basically the head producer, the person that the producer (or producers) reports to and who has final say about many aspects of the production, especially its financing. However, an executive producer doesn’t typically supervise a production on a day-to-day basis like a producer does.

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Alongside the recent earnings, BHP stated that it was the world's largest copper producer after raising output by about 30 percent in the past four years, including from its vast Escondida mine in Chile.

From Barron's

Colón - who was also an arranger and producer - explored "the competing associations that Puerto Ricans have with their home and with the United States," according a biography posted on the LA Philharmonic website.

From BBC

Surprise package: Scottish dance producer Blair Muir's track Rehab hasn't troubled the main UK charts, but was the 10th most played song of the year on YouTube in Newcastle.

From BBC

Although the main categories are often dominated by Hollywood, the Baftas have additional categories that specifically recognise UK talent - outstanding British film and outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer.

From BBC

“Snoop has a joy about him, a childlike curiosity, and he’s also a people person,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer and president of programming for NBC’s Olympics coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

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