The Producer's Profit Series - October 2026
Tues., Oct. 27
Stories That Matter: Creating Media That Engages and Empowers
Wed., Oct. 28
From Script to Screen, Smarter: The Secret Weapon for the Modern Filmmaker
Thurs., Oct. 29
The Casting Director: What They Do, Why They Matter & How to Hire One
MEET THE Film Vision Alchemist
Hey, I'm Joanne Butcher!
I help filmmakers turn their creative visions into reality by teaching film financing and the business of film. I work with storytellers ready to fund their projects, navigate the industry, and bring impactful ideas to life.
In 2015, I transitioned to full-time coaching and in that time I've worked with hundreds of filmmakers. There are My clients have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and over 140 feature fiction and nonfiction films in various stages of development. My clients have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Currently, there are:
35 films in distribution with more on the way
1 National PBS series that I helped develop
1 Nicholls Fellowship quarter finalisticz
1 Sundance Jury Prize for Short Film Winner
1 Bluecat Screenplay Feature Winner
1 Oscar-winning Documentary Short Co-Producer
Client Anthony Hand and Joanne
On Set, Client Thomas Allen Harris Producer of PBS' "Family Pictures U.S.A"
The Producer's Profit Series -
End the Year With Momentum.
Start the Next With Possibility.
Tuesday, Oct 27 - Wednesday, Oct 28 - Thursday, Oct 29
7:15PM ET-8:15PM New York Time
4:15PM PT-5:15PM Los Angeles Time
Unlock your potential with The Producer's Profit Series - October 2026. These expert workshops are designed to give producers the opportunity to uplevel their filmmaking!
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Stories That Matter: Creating Media That Engages and Empowers
Discover how to integrate social issues into media productions in ways that captivate audiences while inspiring positive change and lasting social impact.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
From Script to Screen, Smarter: The Secret Weapon for the Modern Filmmaker
From developing and refining your story to planning, scheduling, and organizing your production, discover powerful filmmaking
tools in one place.
Thursday, Oct. 29
The Casting Director: What They Do, Why They Matter & How to Hire One
Casting can make or break your film. But what exactly does a casting director do? Find out when you should bring one on and what they can do for your production.
The difference between struggling producers and successful ones? They learn about
distribution, new filmmaking avenues and other opportunities that can
benefit their filmmaking careers.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE OF 3 DAYS OF KNOWLEDGE TO BRING
SUCCESS FOR YOUR FILMS!
ONE REGISTRATION IS ALL YOU NEED AND YOU GET BOTH WORKSHOPS!
REPLAY LINKS WILL BE SENT TO ALL THOSE WHO REGISTER!
FAQs
Got Questions? Find Answers to Enhance Your Filmmaking Journey Here!
Who should attend The Producer's Profit Series workshops?
Film producers who are ready to leverage AI, efficiency tools, and create engaging stories.
Are there prerequisites for attending these workshops?
Ideally, you should be a producer with at least one finished feature film under your belt, but if you aren't there yet, this workshop will still be valuable.
How can I benefit from the Producer's Profit Series workshops?
These are high-level, insider sessions that help you save time and money in streamlining your pre-production and filmmaking.
Can I register for individual workshops or must I attend all three?
One registration is good for all three workshops. The whole series is designed to uplevel your filmmaking so you can focus solely on your career as a filmmaker and spend the rest of your days doing what you love, making films.