After much of my research into multiple forums, it doesn't seem like it is something that is that common apart from in bigger companies. I've had experience with indie companies who have production managers with only 5 team members. Each of these people had some knowledge, but didn't specialise in other areas.Aviala wrote:I commented in this thread way back, but my opinion on this matter has changed a bit. I think some indie projects might benefit from a production manager, but it has to be a big-ish indie project for it to work, and you'd probably have to do it as a part of an unpaid collaboration - either completely free or with some kind of a profit sharing deal.
I'm pretty sure a lot of projects fall apart because a lack of proper time and team management. If the creative lead is not too good with these things, an additional person handling these things might help. Of course, you might want to branch into other things as well, like marketing.
To be honest, part of the reason why I'm writing this message is because my fiance told me that I'm skilled in team management and things like that - writing emails, contacting people, sorting out stuff, making schedules... And I realized he was right.
But I'm a student - I don't really have the money to fund a project. I know I said earlier that I don't know if you can do these type of things without funding the project, and I still kinda believe that. But I wish it wasn't true - I (and probably many other people) have a skillset they don't really get to use because they can't afford it.
I guess I could help organize kickstarter campaigns and stuff, but I don't really have any experience on that, and I can't run a KS campaign because I'm from Finland.
So, I guess I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on if it would be possible to put a skillset like that to use without it being complete charity work? Do you guys think a project you've worked on would have benefited from a production manager or something similar?
I think that even though it is not common on forums like this, many projects would benefit from good leadership, organisation and decision making. As a voice actor, I've seen many projects fall apart because of infighting, poor organisation, poor decision making, etc. However, when it comes down to brass tax, many indies may not be able to afford a production manager or believe that they can manage it themselves alongside another role.
I would like to see someone break the mould with this. However as you've said, I don't believe that anyone will give you the chance unless it is charity work and the original creator is okay with handing over that responsibility.
Why is it you can't create a KickStarter campaign because you are in Finland?
