Becoming… TV & Film Producer Michael Harrop ("Billions" "A Mouthful of Air")

Michael Harrop is a Motion Pictures and Film Consultant and Contractor. He is currently a co-executive producer on Billions. He was also a producer for "A Mouthful of Air" starring Amanda Seyfried (and directed by Mentor Amy Koppelman ). He's also worked on films including Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List, I Smile Back, Nice Guy Johnny, and more. He is also worked as an associate producer on the TV Show Public Morals (TNT) . In this episode, we talk about: • Why he decided to work in New York as a Production Assistant. • Being on Goldcrest for 5-6 years and working on his way up. • Him volunteering as a Post-production Supervisor, meeting Edward Burns and Connie Britton • How he continued working with Edward Burns from a Post-production Supervisor to being a Producer. • How he was able to launch Public Morals, Newlyweds, Nice Guy Johnny as a Producer. • The range of micro-budget film and its meaning • The responsibilities of a Post-production Supervisor • Different kinds of Producers and how raising money is part of their job • How he decided his next project • How he got involved in Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List • The difference between producing tv shows and films and the pros and cons of working in NY Guest: Twitter LinkedIn IMDB Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle If you like this, I recommend episode 3.2 with Director and Writer Amy Koppelman .