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Here's what Tom Garrett, a working producer/professor, has to say
about John Gaskin and "Walk The Talk"
"John Gaskin is a film professional that instills trust and enthusiasm and calls it as it is! From his years of experience as a production auditor /accountant/ production executive ( all my higher powers) with his expertise in budgeting, cost reporting, dealing with bond companies, managing contracts
of every description, working with producers (and being one himself), production managers and studio executives ensure a production is produced on time and on budget. He brings his vast cross-over disciplinary skills and experience to an nuts and bolts result in his book "Walk The Talk", which I use in my producing course at University of Tampa. His presentations and workshops are just not the how to's... but the why's . He shares all the interpersonal goings on with the bottom line- the result. And
the money involved to get that result. I am grateful to have discovered "Walk the Talk" and John Gaskin and look forward always to introduce John's his book and information that I have found there, and no where else." See
below for more testamonials.
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER: Over the past 2 and half decades AND 43 DIFFERENT SIZED FILM PRODUCTIONS IN 5 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES I've learned a lot about the film business and the making of deals. My book, "Walk The Talk", my workshops and on-line courses aren't about deal making, but the content is what you need to have before you can make a deal stick - confidence that you can 'walk-the-talk' - raise and manage the money allocated to you in that film production's budget. My book
is used
by the University of Southern California (the Peter Stark PRODUCER'S GRADUATE program) as well as by the University
of Tampa's FILM PRODUCER'S program - each of these programs are taught by working professionals. Other institutions, film commissions and guilds refer to my book in their particular workshops - for example, a mentor at the American Film Institute uses my book in mentoring young filmmakers to familiarize them with 'Directing the money'. Hundreds have signed up for my FREE Articles. (See also the Featured Article periodically updated).
WORKING FILM PRODUCTION PROFESSIONALS: The book, the on-line courses, the workshops and the articles are all addressed towards a topic only known by film production professionals. The book and courses address real life examples, actual scrapes that I've been in and how to get out of them, exposure to what only working producers know
about managing the film budget, etc. See further below for testimonials from film professionals who use my book and workshops
RON HOWARD: I started writing my book quite a few years ago when I was working on a film production called, "The Paper" with Ron Howard directing. One day in prep
Ron called me, the UPM (Unit Production Manager) and the Executive Producer into his office because he had some questions about the film budget. We trundled in with our
binders of data (departmental budgets, shooting schedules, breakdowns of every kind) feeling a little nervous - after all, it is Ron Howard, right? His first question was, "Why is the budget so high?" We were all a little stumped. It became readily apparent that Ron just didn't know how to manage a film budget, BUT he knew that he had to learn. There weren't any books published about 'Managing' a film production's budget, so how could he learn about it? Since then it has been my passion to make the
simple ways of managing the film production's budget into an ABC book and workshop. The knowledge is presented in an easy manner where the reader is protected from much of the nerdy accounting and software details - at least in the book and introductory workshops.
WHO IS JOHN GASKIN? The best way to find out is to check out a few pages of the book, take the 2-minute-video tours, read a few articles (on the right hand side window) and read the testimonials from film professionals - see further on down the page. You can also see the About Us page on this site for John's production record and his profile.
ABOUT THE BOOK - SOME SAMPLE PAGES: 'Talking Money' is a simple, but
necessary, tool to use during the film production.
There are only a few fundamental, non-detailed 'Money Talk' basics which gives the Film Director, and Film Producers, a much needed driving lesson through the flaming pitfalls awaiting them during the production of their script. See the page about 'Translate Creative
Ideas Into Money'.
Throughout the book I've inserted some of the juicier real life pitfalls that I've personally witnessed, reported on, or unwittingly participated in. See Story #8 for one such story.
An added aim of this book, especially for Film Crew and Film Students, is to give an insight into the world of Line Producing and Film Production Managing. To my knowledge and research, exposure to this type of information just isn't available anywhere else. This book is vital for anyone not able to get exposure to profession film production management. See Crew-It's Cool To Walk The Talk.
I added a 4th section to the book specially for Film Students and those who are rookies (or, wannabe rookies) in the world of film production. There are a few fundamental administrative techniques which can give the edge to those new to the film production 'biz. Just with a simple review of Book IV you can avoid the confused bumbling of getting petty cash, signing up for payroll, preparing purchase orders, etc. The film student
attempting to enter the arena of film production is never taught these fundamentals in school. Understanding the basics of these types of things will avoid taunting from the veterans, and may even win you the job over others. Check out You'll Be Working Because You'll Be Better Prepared.
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TESTIMONIALS FROM FILM PROFESSIONALS
Tom Garrett, Producer/Professor at the University of Tampa, Film Studies: "John Gaskin is a film professional that instills trust and enthusiasm and calls it as it is! From his years of
experience as a production auditor /accountant/ production executive ( all my higher powers) with his expertise in budgeting, cost reporting, dealing with bond companies, managing contracts
of every description, working with producers(and being one himself), production managers and studio executives ensure a production is produced on time and on budget. He brings his vast cross-over disciplinary skills and experience to an nuts and bolts result in his book "Walk The Talk", which I use in my producing course at University of Tampa. His presentations and workshops are just not the how to's... but the why's . He shares all the interpersonal goings on with the bottom line- the result. And
the money involved to get that result. I am grateful to have discovered "Walk the Talk" and John Gaskin and look forward always to introduce John's his book and information that I have found there, and no where else."
The University of Southern California (Peter Starks Producing program): My book has been purchased by, Richard Shepherd, the Assistant Director of the Peter Stark graduate program at USC, has purchased a box of my books as required reading for the graduate
students. The book was recommended to him by two working professionals, Reid Shane and Andy Given, who instruct at USC. Both
of these men are VP's at prestigious major Hollywood studios.
Michael Glick, Mentor at the American Film Institute, Producer, prior MGM VP Production: "Great book John, very useful. In fact I'd like your permission to use the book for my syllabus with the American Film Institute. Let's keep in touch!"
Peter D. Marshall, Director and Mentor/Instructor through the "Director's Chair": "I have just gone through John's book myself and I must recommend this book to anyone who is involved, (or wants to get involved) with film production. The book is written in an easy reading
style at a level appropriate for film students and crew who want to upgrade. It is also useful
for Directors and new Producers who want some help with the basics of budgeting. "Walk the Talk" is very well laid out and has sections for the beginner and the advanced professional. Check it out."
Lon Van Eaton - Music/Theatre Producer and Professor: "Great book! You're a saint. I truly appreciate your help (I had sent him some budgeting templates-John Gaskin) and the book is most useful. It has the inside details that I use when I teach classes on music production. The real stuff."
Josua Dease - Film School Graduate, Film Crew (AD, PA, Asst Accountant) - Goal is to UPM: "I just purchased your book a few days ago... I'm almost finished - Thought it was an excellent read. I've been in the market for a book that could tell me about production accounting for a while, and hadn't found one anywhere online or in local bookstores. I've read many books on accounting
fundamentals and of course producers and production manager books... But hadn't found anything as close to what I wanted as what you have written. So, thank you for putting it out there. I've learned a great deal about honing my skills."
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