Vantaggi
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to Europe and the Middle East meeting and interviewing scholars, activists and every-day people people on all sides of a controversial topic. Trying to figure out the best way to tell the story in historical context, with all of the complexities addressed, really helped me grow as a producer. I was an AP at a network, would have taken me a few more years to become a Producer, but the EP at Two Cats is willing to take risks and hand over a great deal of responsibility and faith if you are smart and willing to work hard. I was treated as a production equal even though I'd only had about 6 years of experience at the time. This job gave me a fast track to learning about fundraising and all aspects of documentary film production, plus it was a travel adventure I'll never forget. EP is extremely smart and knowledgable on many topics. EP has strong sense of ethics and knows public television, news and documentary best practices inside and out. Also has so many contacts in the media world and was very generous with making introductions and including me in meetings I wouldn't have had access to at a larger company. Made great friends in the office, very close knit and friendly group of people when I was there and I'm still friends with some of my co-workers.
Svantaggi
It’s a small company and the budget is limited, you have to be prepared for long hours and wearing a lot of hats. Have to like and not be allergic to cats.