1. Job Description:

David Gottlieb is a freelance senior producer based out of North Carolina. Most of his work is done up north in New York but when legitimate work in the Charlotte or Wilmington areas comes up he works in North Carolina.

2. How Did He Get Started?

David found that he had a knack for film production in college and went to film school in Boston. He noticed that his grades in all other subjects were low while his grades in such things as producing and audio were A’s, so he’d found his “nitch.” He kept telling me to find my nitch and stick with it. He said the only way to make it is if you are really good at one aspect of production to start off with and you master that craft while learning others in the process.

3. How Do You Tell Someone Over You That You Couldn't Accomplish An Assigned Task?

David said to initially say yes to everything in your mind but be realistic in your job choice. It is either “sink or swim, feast or famine” so stick with stuff that you really know. Besides all that he said you have to get it done, in whatever you are pursuing.

4. Do you have any advice for a media student who is just starting out?

Finding a nitch is key and like he said before, it is “feast or famine” in the production world. He said that it is hard to get into the business as a producer or director unless you are rich or know someone. I told him I wanted to do audio and he said that wasn’t a bad career path. From then on he told me to get my own gear to be even more prepared for opportunities. Along with that he said take a look at the post production side of things as it might be a good choice for getting that foot in the door.