Although we all know what production entails, it's still hard to get a common understanding of the role of the creative producer amongst teams and companies. But what would it be like if producers actually had a clear definition in the industry? In this episode, Ruby Valls talks to Emma Willis and Owen Mandy, talented duo and founders of The Art of Production, about the power of being intentional in defining production practice and what a strong community of producers can do to the...

In the demanding world of production, it's all too common for professionals to find themselves working long hours and facing intense pressures. The expectations and culture surrounding a producer's career can often push individuals to their limits. How can we ensure that boundaries are respected and that professionals maintain a healthy work-life balance? In this episode, we are joined by the incredibly talented Brian Grady, and together we delve into the intricacies of maintaining a...

In the world of creative production, producers stand at the nexus of innovation, creating important connections amongst stakeholders. Joining Ruby Valls in this episode's chat is James Pullin, a seasoned senior account director at HumanAfterAll, whose passion for people and communication guides his approach to production. Together, they unravel the intricacies of fostering collaboration, overcoming challenges, and harnessing the power of synergy in creative projects. If you want to learn...

Production is, in many ways, still a very broad career without common paths to follow through. For better or worse, professionals generally fall into production after some time working in areas that require some of the same skills production does, or even fall out of production into other related careers. Why not take advantage of the intersections and differences amongst those professions in order to leverage producers' practices? We are officially starting our second season! In our very...

In this special episode recorded during the BITBANG 9 International Festival, Ruby Valls talks to Sophie Koko, artist and animation director coming from London, Joe Cappa, director and animator coming from Los Angeles, and Bárbara Cerro, director and founder of BITBANG, about the reality of producing your own independent projects. BITBANG is a platform to share and promote vanguard animation, video games and digital art. In 2023, its homonymous international reached its 9th edition,...

En esto episodio especial grabado directamente del BITBANG 9, Ruby Vall habla con Ailin Estrella, jefa de producción en Rudo Company, Lu Roude, productora independiente, y Juan Zaramella, director y animador independiente, sobre la experiencia de producción creativa y animación en América Latina. BITBANG es una plataforma que difunde y promueve la animación, videojuegos y arte digital vanguardistas. En 2023, su festival internacional homónimo llegó a su novena edición, presentando a...

Allowing experimentation to flourish professionally and personally can be a huge change driver. For this Beyond Deadline's guest, exploring creativity and the production of a memorable experience in her personal life really brought a shift to her career. In this episode, Ruby Valls talks to Meghan Kotlanger, Director of Content at Advoc8, an experiencial agency from DC. Meghan tells us all about how diving into craft and creativity led her to produce memorable experiences in her career. If...

There's no defined path for a producer's career but one thing is certain: the amount of skills and experiences you have to develop will probably give you a head start if you wish to start a business. In this episode of Beyond Deadlines: A Creative Producer's Chat, our host Ruby Valls meets with Paul Geffre, independent producer and co-founder of Light Iron, a post facility part of Panavision. He shares with us a bit of his background in production and how he became an entrepreneur in the...

Many people get to creative production by works of destiny. Often they fall in love with production while pursuing other personal or professional interests. What is this special magnetism that keeps fascinating people into becoming creative producers? In this episode of Beyond Deadlines: A Creative Producer's Chat, our host Ruby Valls meets with Lea Wülferth, partner and executive producer at YouTooCanWoo, an audio production company. During this chat, Lea shares with us how she discovered...

How amazing is it to listen to two friends talk about a shared passion? 💞 In this Beyond Deadlines episode we are going all into the animation production realm. As an animation producer herself, our host Ruby Valls invited her good friend, Esteban Cuenca, to talk about the creative freedom and passion they found in working with animation (either in original productions or advertising). If you want to learn more about Esteban and his work, check his Linkedin profile! _________ Beyond...

Whenever we think of producers in the creative industry, the first areas of work that comes to mind are generally film and music, right? But there's another huge segment of the audio visual industry where producers can shine: gaming. In this episode of Beyond Deadlines: A Creative Producer's Chat, our host Ruby Valls receives Brian Beebe, a production supervisor at Valorant, from Riot Games. He shares his experiences with character, narrative and premium content production, among others and...

In this first episode of Beyond Deadlines we invited two amazing professionals from the Psyop team to demystify the role of the producer in the creative industry. Our host, Ruby Valls, talks to Amanda Miller and Neysa Horsburgh about the creative part of working as a producer, how one can leave their mark in an original project and the true core of creative productions: the people.  Watch the trailer for Christopher at Sea: https://www.psyop.com/work/christopher-at-sea/ Check other works...

The role of a producer in the creative industry can be quite different depending on the segment you're working on, the size of the company, and your level of experience. It was looking into those infinite possibilities that we gathered some of the greatest professionals out there to talk more about the world of creative production. Ruby Valls will be your host here at Beyond Deadlines, a space where we navigate through the wonders and challenges of working as a producer in the creative...