Why You Need a Line Producer, With Jill Bugbee

Faith & Family Filmmakers

Episode 21 - Why You Need a Line Producer, With Jill Bugbee

In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast, host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Jill Bugbee, co-founder of Blue Trail Productions. Jill shares her journey from having a background in biomedical engineering to embarking on a career in filmmaking with her husband, Eric. Despite initial job losses and financial hurdles in their early marriage, the couple felt led by faith to start their own production company in 2004. Over the years, they have produced over 750 projects, including commercials, non-profit stories, and their first feature film released in 2015. Jill discusses the challenges and learnings from their filmmaking journey, emphasizing the importance of strategic budgeting, mentorship, and the value of wisdom in the industry. She also explains their film financing strategies, including the significance of tax incentives and presales. The conversation concludes with a discussion on their current project, 'Solitary Refinement,' from a screenplay by Jaclyn, aiming for a $5 million budget. Jill's story is an inspiring example of perseverance, faith, and the pursuit of wisdom in the world of filmmaking.

• Jill's Unexpected Journey into Filmmaking
• The Birth of Blue Trail Productions
• The Long Road to Their First Feature Film
• Learning from Mistakes and Celebrating Wins
• Navigating the Complexities of Film Budgeting
• Community Support for Catering
• The Importance of a Line Producer
• Optioning Jaclyn's script, "Solitary Refinement"
• The Success and Challenges of 'Heroes of Dirt'
• Perseverance, Perseverance, Perseverance
• The Power of Utilizing Test Audiences
• Where to Watch "Heroes of Dirt"
• The Importance of Wisdom in Filmmaking

Jill Bugbee is a film and TV producer, Songwriter, Worship leader, and author. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jill Bugbee and her husband, Eric, are the founders of Blue Trail Productions. Early in their marriage, they found common ground in the love of storytelling, filmmaking, and adventure. Since launching their company together in 2004, they have helped many decision makers take their businesses to a higher level. They seek to mentor up and coming filmmakers through their mentorship program, FilmBusters Academy.

Blue Trails Productions Website https://www.bluetrailproductions.com/

FilmBusters Academy website https://www.filmbustersacademy.com/

Jill on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jill.bugbee.7

Heroes of Dirt Website https://bugbeeweb.wixsite.com/heroesofdirt

Heroes of Dirt on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Dirt-Joel-Moody/dp/B0196DUGDC

Heros of Dirt on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-HkGj8h0tg

Heros of Dirt is also available on Tubi

The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors.

It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association

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