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The Producers Guild of America’s Code of Credits for Producing Episodic Television (Scripted) is intended to serve as a resource for the entertainment community. We hope that it will help to inform and educate producers and companies regarding the varied and involved work performed by producers of episodic work so that appropriate producing credits and terms can be negotiated.


Executive Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Supervising Producer
Produced By
Line Producer
Producer
Co-Producer
Production Manager
Production Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Associate Producer
Post Production Producer
Post Production Supervisor
Post Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Producer
Visual Effects Associate Producer
Visual Effects Production Manager
Visual Effects Coordinator


Executive Producer

The Executive Producer credit is given to the individual(s) whose only reporting responsibility is to the studio and/or companies financing and distributing the television series, and applies to primary creative contributors under one or several of the following categories:

• Showrunner (or Co-Showrunner) which has overall creative authority and management responsibility for the entire scripted series.
• A Producer in a creative producing role from ideation & pitch through all phases of production and/or responsible for packaging and selling the series to the network or studio.
• A person responsible for the creation of the series, including its concept, format and characters.
• A hyphenate producer who undertakes and performs critical producing functions in addition to their primary services and responsibilities.
• Depending on experience and body of work, a producer specializing in a Line Producer (or series Produced By) skill-set.

Note: This credit does not apply to individuals who are concurrently employed as a studio, network, or streamer executive.


Co-Executive Producer

The Co-Executive Producer reports directly to the Executive Producer, from whom the Co-Executive Producer assumes direct supervisory responsibilities for above and below-the-line operations. The credit of Co-Executive Producer may apply to the primary creative contributors of the scripted series that qualify under one of the following categories:

• A Producer in a creative producing role from ideation & pitch through all phases of production and/or responsible for packaging and selling the series to the network or studio; -OR-
• A person responsible for the creation of the series, including its concept, format and characters.
• If performing services as a Writer on the scripted series, the contributor also must perform significant producing functions in a decision-making capacity; -OR-
• A hyphenate producer who undertakes and performs significant producing functions in addition to their primary services and responsibilities; -OR-
• Depending on experience and body of work, a producer specializing in a Line Producer (or series Produced By) skill-set.


Supervising Producer

The Supervising Producer reports directly to the Co-Executive Producer and/or Executive Producer, from whom the Supervising Producer assumes direct supervisory responsibilities for above and below-the-line operations. The credit of Supervising Producer may apply to the primary creative contributors of the scripted series that qualify under one of the following categories:

• Previously received a writer-producer type credit on current or prior scripted series episodes; -OR-
• Previously received the credit of Producer or "Produced By”; -OR-
• As a producing-director who has responsibility for supervising all episodic directors on the scripted series


Line Producer / Produced By

The Line Producer (or “Produced By”) reports directly to the Executive Producer and has the primary responsibility for the budget and logistics of the scripted series production, from pre-production through delivery of each episode. All below-the-line department heads report directly to the Line Producer or “Produced By”.

Depending on experience and body of work, the individual performing the Line Producer functions may receive one of the following: Co-Producer, Producer, Produced By, Co-Executive Producer, or Executive Producer.

Note: Only the Line Producer typically receives the credit of “Produced By”.


Producer

The Producer reports directly to the Supervising Producer and/or Co-Executive Producer, and/or the Executive Producer, and is a creative contributor to the scripted series that performs, in a decision-making capacity, a substantial number of producing functions. Based on experience and body of work, this credit may be granted to a creative producer, Line Producer, head of post production, writer-producer, directing-producer.


Co-Producer

The Co-Producer reports directly to the Producer, Supervising Producer, and/or Co-Executive Producer, and/or the Executive Producer, and is a creative contributor to the scripted series that perform, in a decision-making capacity, a substantial number of producing functions. Based on experience and body of work, this credit may be granted to a creative producer, Line Producer, head of post production, writer-producer, directing-producer.


PHYSICAL PRODUCTION

Production Manager / Production Supervisor

The Production Manager / Production Supervisor reports directly to the individual performing the Line Producer functions and carries overlapping responsibility for the production logistics of the scripted series, from pre-production through the completion of production. The Production Manager / Supervisor's responsibilities include all set and location logistics, day-to-day production implementation, locations, facilities, equipment, budget, schedules and personnel.

In scripted series, the Production Supervisor typically reports to, and works in conjunction with, the Production Manager to facilitate the day-to-day functions of the production.

This role includes:
• Working with the Line Producer, Producer, Co-Producer and/or Post Production Supervisor to determine staffing and personnel needs.
• Managing the production calendar and working primarily with the Produced By and First Assistant Director to develop the production schedule.
• Managing the operating budget and financial aspects of shoots with significant cost and budgetary reporting to the individual performing the Produced By functions.
• Overseeing the production office staff (Production Coordinator, Assistant Production Coordinator, and Production Assistants).
• Responsible for payroll set up, disbursement for staff/crew/vendors, approving time cards and call sheets, and the hiring and dismissing of crew.
• Responsible for cast and crew transportation, housing and lodging accommodations, and per diem as needed.


Production Coordinator

The Production Coordinator reports to the Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager and/or the individual performing the "Produced By"/Line Producer functions, and executes assigned logistical functions involving any or all aspects of the series production.

The Production Coordinator interacts with various studio and production departments and is responsible for facilitating production requirements including, but not limited to, equipment contracts, purchase orders, film inventory, insurance, day player contracts, crew deal memos, travel and shipping, call sheets, production reports, cast and crew lists, and compliance with various union report requirements.


Associate Producer

The Associate Producer credit is to be granted sparingly and only for those individuals who are performing one or more functions assigned to them by the Executive Producer, "Produced By", or Co-Producer.

The Associate Producer reports directly to the person carrying out the "Produced By" functions.

This role may include:
• Interacting between the department heads, crew, writers, and the Executive Producer.
• Liaising with the network with legal, network and producer notes. Working with the Writer(s) and overseeing vetting and adherence to all note processes (legal opinions, ad sales, creative) including clearance houses (for rights and clearances), legal options for network or studio during all script drafts and cut versions during pre-production and physical shooting.
• Researching outside the purview of the writers room or overseeing consultants when needed.
• Helping in the development of tentative production and shooting schedules. Participating in production meetings, pre-production meetings, and network and/or producer notes meetings.


POST PRODUCTION

Post Production Producer / Associate Producer / Co-Producer / Producer

The Post Production Producer is the head of the post production department and is a single individual who has responsibility for the creative and business aspects of post production. The head of post production works with the Executive Producer(s) to maintain the creative vision throughout the post production process.

Depending on their level of experience and body of work, the individual performing the Post Production Producer functions on a scripted television series may receive the credit of Associate Producer, Co-Producer, or Producer under the following:

• A first time department head may receive the credit of Associate Producer.
• An experienced department head may receive the credit of Co-Producer.
• An experienced department head with a significant body of work may receive the credit of Producer.

This role includes:
• Working closely with the individual performing the “Produced By” functions and generating episodic budgets and cost reports for stakeholders.
• Hiring and managing post production staff along with the hiring of the Editor, Composer, and Music Supervisor in conjunction with the Showrunner(s).
• Negotiation bids with post production vendors.
• Interacting directly with studio, network, and publicity executive and/or department on all creative elements. • Responsibility for post production components during shoots, including visual effects supervision, music (pre-record or on set and video playback elements) and stock footage.
• Both providing notes and implementing EP and executive notes in coordination with Showrunner(s), for all cuts including mix, music, and visual effects.
• Managing final color and the final mix.


Post Production Supervisor

The Post Production Supervisor reports directly to the head of post production. Depending on their level of experience, the Post Production Supervisor may receive the credit of Associate Producer.

This role includes:
• Responsibility for the coordination and oversight of the post production process.
• Overlapping responsibility with the head of post production for all post production personnel hires.
• Working closely with the individual performing the “Produced By” functions, and/or Co-Producer, and/or Associate Producer, to implement post production workflows.
• Developing, revising, and managing post production schedules.
• Responsible for scheduling online, color, and mix sessions, and creating the network deliverables.


Post Production Coordinator

The Post Production Coordinator reports directly to the Post Production Supervisor and/or the head of post production.

The Post Production Coordinator is responsible for facilitating post production functions as assigned by the Post Production Supervisor. These functions can involve interaction with various studio and post production departments, and concern any and all aspects of post production logistics such as working with vendors, helping to prepare crew deal memos, purchase orders, scheduling ADR, making travel arrangements, distributing paperwork, distributing cuts, and maintaining crew lists.


VISUAL EFFECTS

Visual Effects Producer

The Visual Effects Producer credit applies to an individual when a scripted series TV program contains significant visual effects of substantial cost and duration.

The Visual Effects Producer has responsibility for the business and financial aspects of the visual effects (VFX) department on the series production. In addition, the Visual Effects Producer position includes those who receive screen credit and work from the vendor-side VFX production houses contracted to provide artistic VFX work for the scripted series.

The Visual Effects Producer reports directly to the Executive Producer, and may also work alongside or report to the head of post production depending on the scale and structure of the series.

This role includes:
• Developing and overseeing the VFX budget and schedule in collaboration with the Visual Effects Supervisor, Director, and the Executive Producer.
• Hiring and managing VFX staff and crew (e.g., Visual Effects Production Managers and Coordinators, Data Wranglers).
• Implementing VFX production workflows.
• Sending out bids and contracting VFX production houses to complete the work.

The Visual Effects Producer credit does not include the individual(s) whose primary role and responsibility is the Visual Effects Supervisor.


Visual Effects Associate Producer

The Visual Effects Associate Producer performs one or more VFX managerial and logistical functions or tasks assigned by the Visual Effects Producer or the Visual Effects Supervisor.


Visual Effects Production Manager

The Visual Effects Production Manager reports directly to the Visual Effects Producer and/or the Visual Effects Supervisor. On high budget projects or productions with a large VFX department the Visual Effects Production Manager will perform assigned tasks from both the Visual Effects Associate Producer and Visual Effects Producer.

The Visual Effects Production Manager is responsible for the logistics of the VFX workflow for the feature film, from pre-production through delivery of all VFX work, and/or assuming many of the day-to-day tasks of the Visual Effects Producer which may include selecting and procuring VFX vendors, budgeting & scheduling, department management, and staffing such as overseeing Visual Effects Coordinator(s).

Note: This position may also be credited as Visual Effects Production Supervisor or Visual Effects Co-Producer.


Visual Effects Coordinator

The Visual Effects Coordinator reports directly to the Visual Effects Production Manager and/or Visual Effects Producer. The Visual Effects Coordinator may report directly to the head of post production depending on the scale, structure, and production values of the series production.

The Visual Effects Coordinator facilitates VFX workflow as assigned by the Visual Effects Production Manager which can involve interaction with various production and post production departments concerning all logistical aspects of visual effects. The Visual Effects Coordinator tracks data captured on set or in creative reviews with the filmmakers, transmit clear information about approvals or revisions of work, coordinate with the other departments in sharing and receiving key information for shooting and post production.


As of 9/24/2024