Alexander A. Garcia – Producer

Alexander A. Garcia – Producer

1. Mr. Garcia is television and film producer based in New Orleans, he defined his job to me as just having to get all the elements together, the money, the equipment, crew, everything. He also stated that his job involve working with the accountants and others managing the budget. He also stated that his job somethings involves babysitting some of the crew, wither he's working on feature making sure that actors staying around the set or working on a television show or commercial making sure everyone is on point. He also stated that to do this job you must have multitasking skills.
2. Mr. Garcia stated to me that he got started in the media business by producing concerts for local bands, booking venue's for bands to play. He also worked with a production company for a number of years. Also he worked as a casting assistant on the movie called "Pride", worked on numerous short films to start out.
3. Mr. Garcia answered yes when I asked him the 3rd question and when on to say that while working on something their are certain things that you might be expected to do but you have to be realistic about your abilities first and even more important you have to be realistic about your budget most of all you may not have enough money to complete all you want to do so that means making some hard decisions and telling certain people that some things can't be done.
4. When I asked Mr. Garcia for any advice he might have for someone like me trying to get started in the business he told me first and foremost figure out what you want to do and focus on that goal. Next he told me get some internships, and don't be afraid to work for free, research, practice your craft, and build some contacts.
   
   -Jimmy Preston