Producing 101

  • 2026 Education Session

Date: February 20, 2026

Time: 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Cost: FREE

Location:

Regal Union Square Theater 2

850 Broadway

New York, New York 10023

Brought to you by Women Independent Producers
Moderated by Judy Balkin, Chairwoman of the NYU Arts and Entertainment Network

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You have your script, your actors, and your gear, but what about a producer? Producing is as an important art form as cinematography, production design, and casting – the right producer can make all the difference in the world! How do you find a producer, how do you work with one and what you should expect from your producer?

Or, you’ve directed a short, maybe pulled off a micro-budget independent feature, and you think you might want to focus on producing … what are the ins and outs of really being a producer and what are some of the skills you haven’t even thought about that you might need? We will demystify film production for those looking to get into the field, including how one gets into producing, how to get paid, how to find work and what a producer actually does.

We’ve gathered a group of talented and hardworking producers to discuss the profession and offer some guidance about bringing on the producer who is right for your project or the experience you need to become a producer in today’s independent film industry.

Come get all of your questions answered! This event is FREE and open to the public but you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE

About The Speakers

  • Judy Balkin

    NYU Arts and Entertainment Network
    Chairwoman

    Judith B. Balkin is a graduate of NYU Tisch School Of the Arts. She has worked in various media outlets, most notably for WCBS TV news. She is an independent…
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  • riverfilms

    Kavery Kaul is an award-winning director-producer-writer whose films boundlessly straddle many worlds. From brain injury to vibrant music and art to compelling coming of age stories, Kavery’s array of subjects…
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  • Producer/Director

    Producer/Director Joanne Friedland Roberts, has created TV pilots, series, documentaries and digital media for companies and institutions like CBS, PBS, NBC, ABC/Disney, HBO, AOL, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, The Smithsonian, Sesame Workshop…
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  • Nicole Sylvester Films

    Nicole Sylvester is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and educator known for creating bold, emotionally rich stories rooted in authenticity, identity, and resilience. Her debut feature film, Maya & Her Lover,…
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  • Pathway Pictures

    Lauren Elizabeth Harris is an award-winning actor, producer and founder of Pathway Pictures. She has starred in numerous roles on film, television and on the stage. Pathway’s projects include Family Tree…
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