Running Profitable Productions
Episode 3 of the The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper podcast, hosted by Adam Cooper, titled "Running Profitable Productions" was published on December 7, 2023 and runs 38 minutes.
December 7, 2023 ·38m · The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper
Summary
In this, our third episode, I'm joined by @Rich Nicholas, Global CFO & COO @Ridley Scott Creative Group, the Creative Group led by the legendary Director Sir Ridley Scott. In this conversation, Rich and I cover all that you need to know about running a production profitably from commercials all the way through to episodic TV. Some of my favourite parts were: ✅ The (£75 grand) risks of going over budget on filming; ✅ Rich’s insights and tactics for setting budgets on P...
Episode Description
In this, our third episode, I'm joined by @Rich Nicholas, Global CFO & COO @Ridley Scott Creative Group, the Creative Group led by the legendary Director Sir Ridley Scott.
In this conversation, Rich and I cover all that you need to know about running a production profitably from commercials all the way through to episodic TV.
Some of my favourite parts were:
✅ The (£75 grand) risks of going over budget on filming;
✅ Rich’s insights and tactics for setting budgets on Productions;
✅ How Rich balances the conflicting demands of cash and creative;
✅ The value and importance of a strong, experienced Head of Production;
✅ Finance being responsible for the sweets and the petrol - don’t worry, it makes sense on the pod!
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