Be Solution Oriented!

There are so many things I'm going to take away from being a part of the Kevin Bright Workshop, such as effectively producing, casting actors, paying attention to wardrobe, loading an audience, and supervising post-production. However, one of them will always stand out: be solution-oriented.

I've learned through experience that when a problem happens, you deal with it right away. If it involves someone else, you should tell them ASAP. Well, that's not always the case--especially when you work for a big macher EP like Kevin Bright. Sometimes, it's not a good idea to inform an executive producer of an issue if you don't know too much about it. If you don't have a solution to present, you're only creating more stress for everyone involved. An upset EP could torpedo a production.

Finding a solution means tackling the problem at hand right away. Make calls, write e-mails, grab anyone who has knowledge of the issue you're dealing with. Most importantly, remain calm. Freaking out at a time like this is like fighting fire with fire; more stress means the problem increases tenfold. If you have a game plan and know how to execute it, then you can inform the EP of the problem AND the solution. Save yourself some trouble and a sleepless night. You'll thank yourself later.