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What Line Producers Look For When Hiring Vendors

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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

  • How vendor decisions fit into the prep timeline
  • The triple-bid process and balancing studio rules with crew preferences
  • Stage selection: challenges in cities with limited infrastructure
  • When he's willing to take a chance on a new vendor
  • Why service and responsiveness matter more than price
  • Stories of vendors stepping up in a crisis vs. letting productions down
  • The role of film commissions and standout examples in action
  • How vendors can stay top of mind without being pushy
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