This week, veteran line producer Jonathan McCoy (Good Fortune, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) continues his conversation with ProdPro CEO Alex LoVerde. In this episode, Jonathan shares the line producer’s perspective on vendors – from stage selection and rental houses to specialty suppliers and film commissions.

He explains how vendors can win business, build trust, and stay top of mind with producers without being pushy.

Key Talking Points

ProdPro’s CEO Alex LoVerde kicks off a two-part conversation with seasoned line producer Jonathan McCoy, whose credits include Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Going in Style, Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, and more. Part one focuses on careers and crew hiring, while part two will cover vendors.

Jonathan explains why relationships and enthusiasm outweigh resumes, how the first hires are driven by the production calendar, and why agents matter for credibility and intel. Jonathan also reflects on tax incentives, international filming, and staying connected during the industry slowdown.

Key Talking Points

ProdPro’s CEO Alex LoVerde sat down with John Corser, former SVP of Production at NBCUniversal, for a behind-the-scenes look at how physical production decisions get made at the studio level – from where a show shoots, to how vendors are chosen, and why even great new tools can struggle to gain traction.

Selling into the world of TV and film isn't like selling into any other industry – it's opaque, unpredictable, and deeply relationship-driven. In this episode, ProdPro CEO Alex LoVerde is joined by sales coach Joe Ippolito (Sandler) and Kandace Muñoz (Head of Sales at ProdPro, formerly SyncOnSet & EP) for a candid discussion on what works when targeting UPMs, studio execs, department heads, and indie productions.