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5-star hotel concierge for film productions – what’s that?

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Film & TV

5-star hotel concierge for film productions – what’s that?

There are three levels of customer service: first, there’s customer support; then, customer success; and finally, concierge services. For Film and TV productions, ProductionPro includes a concierge service that was modeled after that of a luxury hotel, with a dedicated Concierge assigned to each show. Now, concierges have long been a mainstay of the hotel […]

March 25, 2025

Unveiling the Magic: Rehearsal Hacks from Broadway Stage Management Legends

Theatre

Unveiling the Magic: Rehearsal Hacks from Broadway Stage Management Legends

The dazzling lights, the towering sets, the seamless transitions – Broadway productions enthrall audiences with their clockwork precision. But have you ever wondered how stage managers orchestrate this theatrical magic? We tapped into the wisdom of Amber White and Tim Semon, stage management superstars with a combined 22+ Broadway shows under their belts (and that’s […]

July 22, 2024

Production Pro Spotlight: Director Sam Hargrave

Film & TV

Production Pro Spotlight: Director Sam Hargrave

The transition from actor to director is a well-worn path for many currently working in Hollywood. The journey from stuntman to director is less so. However that did not stop Sam Hargrave, stunt coordinator for films such as Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: End Game, and Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1 and Part 2 from making the leap and fast-tracking his […]

June 9, 2023

Production Pro Spotlight: Producer Ralph Winter

Film & TV

Production Pro Spotlight: Producer Ralph Winter

Producing a film from concept to the big screen is no small feat. A film producer is faced with the challenges of ensuring a film project reaches completion, both in terms of the creative vision and financial goals. Tasked with leading the production team, seeking out resources, ensuring everything stays within budget, managing the creative […]

May 17, 2023

Say Goodbye to Script Revision Suffering: An Easy Solution for Transferring Notes

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Feature Highlights, Film & TV

Say Goodbye to Script Revision Suffering: An Easy Solution for Transferring Notes

Copying lines by hand was a form of punishment for misbehaving students in middle school. Similarly, for many film production professionals, manually copying notes from one script revision to the next can seem like a punishment. As script revisions fly into inboxes faster and faster, many crew members have no choice but to stop marking […]

May 10, 2023

Production Pro Spotlight: Costume Designer Salvador Pérez

Film & TV

Production Pro Spotlight: Costume Designer Salvador Pérez

For today’s Production Pro Spotlight, meet Costume Designer Salvador Pérez. From wanting to be a fashion designer to becoming a costuming legend in the film and television industry see how Salvador is transforming and inspiring the world one stitch at a time.

April 25, 2023

Production Pro Spotlight: Art Director Iain White

Film & TV

Production Pro Spotlight: Art Director Iain White

The Journey from First Gig to Art Director Iain White’s journey from art department assistant to established art director for both television and film projects almost seems like it was his destiny, although it didn’t always appear that way. No matter how anyone finds their start in the film industry, talent always seems to find […]

December 9, 2022

Do you have the keys to the production office?

Film & TV

Do you have the keys to the production office?

Guest Blog by Jennifer A. Haire & Gilana M. Lobel Creating entertaining content is a never-ending search for the next good idea. From scripted dialogue to costumes, and set designs to exotic locations, production elements are always changing. There is an exhausting number of documents a production creates to keep the team informed and up-to-date. […]

October 26, 2022

Marie Kondo your production documents for good.

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Feature Highlights, Film & TV

Marie Kondo your production documents for good.

Almost without doubt, the number one issue plaguing workflows on film productions is people incessantly looking for things and then wondering if it’s “the latest version”. Maybe what they’re looking for is buried in their inbox as an attachment to a never-ending email chain. Maybe it was in that Dropbox link the Art Department coordinator […]

September 29, 2022

The top three challenges our art departments face today.

Film & TV

The top three challenges our art departments face today.

Our art departments produce miracles everyday, but should they have to?

September 12, 2022

Connecting the dots between film departments

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Feature Highlights, Film & TV

Connecting the dots between film departments

“All roads lead to Rome” goes the saying… Well, at ProductionPro, we are fully aware that there are many ways to think about and access film department information. People from the Art Department tend to think in terms of sets; people from Costume, in terms of characters; and people from VFX, in terms of scene […]

July 27, 2022

The unsung heroes of moviemaking according to Julie Andrews.

Image of Julie Andrews on the red carpet.

Film & TV

The unsung heroes of moviemaking according to Julie Andrews.

There are many reasons to love Julie Andrews: maybe her Mary Poppins was the childhood friend you never had or her Maria von Trapp gave you the courage to climb any mountain that stood in your way. These roles, and more, solidify Julie as an undoubted icon who has touched countless lives, but here at […]

July 7, 2022

Go from Breakdown to Script to Storyboard – All from One Powerful Dashboard

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Film & TV

Go from Breakdown to Script to Storyboard – All from One Powerful Dashboard

You’ve just been asked to go on a scout with the director, and you leave in 20 minutes. You’ll need the script, shot lists, and storyboards. No problem. Sunglasses? ✅Water? ✅Are Nemo and Dory fully charged? ✅ Hang on…did you name your iPad “Nemo” and your Apple Pencil “Dory”? That’s pretty cool. ????And you’re off. […]

May 31, 2022

All Approved References in One Place – Organized by Scripted Scenes, Schedule, Sets

Film & TV

All Approved References in One Place – Organized by Scripted Scenes, Schedule, Sets

It’s the 7th time this morning that you’ve been asked to dig through another department’s folder to find a file. This means another 10 minutes spent on navigating an unfamiliar folder structure. Wouldn’t it be amazing to free up your brain from constantly searching and asking for stuff, and actually be able to focus on […]

May 31, 2022

Script Search Made Easy

Film & TV

Script Search Made Easy

Searching through a 300-page script – or a full season of scripts – can’t be too fun. What’s worse is having to trudge out to that swamp scout, in the rain, with said paper script. With ProductionPro, you’ve always got the latest script on hand, whether on your phone, computer, or iPad. So you can […]

May 31, 2022

How to Share Your Script in Seconds

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Theatre

How to Share Your Script in Seconds

Rehearsal is both an exciting and stressful process; your cast and crew will be busy prepping for the show and getting everything ready for Opening Night. But before anyone can do anything, you’ll need to share the script. Don’t worry, though! We have three tips on how you can use ProductionPro to make sure your […]

May 11, 2020

How Directors Prepare Their Cast with ProductionPro

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Theatre

How Directors Prepare Their Cast with ProductionPro

“The kids come in and they have their lines memorized a lot quicker, and they come in knowing their choreography even though they just did it the week before. They’ve rehearsed it by watching it on ProductionPro.” – Cinnamon Rowland, Production Stage Manager, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts When we visited the EdTA Conference […]

May 11, 2020

How to Capture ideas with ProductionPro

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Theatre

How to Capture ideas with ProductionPro

Have you ever been in a grocery store choosing what cereal to buy and suddenly you have the perfect idea for a choreography move, set piece, or costume? But then you find yourself struggling to save it before it leaves your brain (possibly forever)? Inspiration strikes all of us when we least expect it, leaving […]

May 11, 2020

5 Tips to Learn Your Lines Faster with Productionpro

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Theatre

5 Tips to Learn Your Lines Faster with Productionpro

Congratulations, you got the part! Now it’s time to buckle down and start learning your character’s lines. Here are five tips and tricks on how to use ProductionPro to help you learn your lines faster, so you can focus on your choreography, blocking, and music during rehearsal! 1. Highlight! The best thing you can do […]

May 11, 2020

Introducing the New Media Library

Theatre

Introducing the New Media Library

Over the years, we’ve had the opportunity to observe thousands of people as they worked on their shows. One thing that became evident early on was that everyone has a distinct creative process. Directors, Choreographers, Designers, cast and crew each have their own system when reviewing materials and preparing for rehearsal. So we’ve developed a […]

April 23, 2020

Video Conferencing Tips for the Theatre Teacher

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Theatre

Video Conferencing Tips for the Theatre Teacher

As a company with remote teammates (more so now than ever), we at ProductionPro are very familiar with video conferencing. It allows us to connect with the entire team and maintain a connection despite our distance. With the COVID-19 pandemic, current regulations have pushed a majority of people to work from home, including theatre teachers. […]

March 30, 2020

How Theatre Teachers are Keeping Students Engaged Amidst COVID-19

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Theatre

How Theatre Teachers are Keeping Students Engaged Amidst COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our daily routines have been uprooted with the practice of quarantine and social distancing. Public spaces have either shut down or restricted contact, non-essential employees have moved to working remotely, and students everywhere are now taking their classes online. Students, educators, and staff in the performing arts are particularly affected, […]

March 30, 2020

5 Stage Blood Recipes for Your Show

Theatre

5 Stage Blood Recipes for Your Show

Shows like Sweeney Todd, Titus Andronicus, and Carrie The Musical are creepy, violent, and above all else, bloody. If you’re doing a show that requires stage blood, save money and head to your local grocery store for a few ingredients (though you might already have them in your pantry) for a quick homemade recipe. To […]

October 18, 2019

5 Tips to Memorize Any Shakespeare Monologue

Theatre

5 Tips to Memorize Any Shakespeare Monologue

The idea of having to memorize a monologue from one of William Shakespeare’s plays seems like a colossal task, and it can fill any performer’s heart with dread. Whether you’re memorizing it for an audition or for a part, here are some helpful tips to tackle any Shakespearean monologue. 1. Study the material.Before you attempt […]

October 11, 2019