Another difference to note is that the producer hires the director and not the other way around. So, now that you know the difference between a director and a producer, let’s now discuss some of the skills one needs to become an efficient producer. A good understanding of filmmaking is really very important in becoming a good producer. At the same time, a producer needs to understand how each department in the production process works. But one important skill a producer should have is the ability to organize. If the producer cannot account for every penny received and spent, or cannot be able to organize all the parts of the production process flawlessly, then the film is bound to fail even before it begins.
