Supervising Line Producer - Physical Productions (Contract)

Company Overview: Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets. Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture. Responsibilities: Budgeting & Financial Management Partner with Producers to create, manage, and track detailed production budgets. Monitor expenditures, maintain organized documentation of all receipts and invoices. Prepare and present clear, comprehensive cost reports after production. Identify opportunities to consolidate and share resources across projects to optimize costs. Logistics & Pre-Production Coordination Scout, negotiate, and secure filming locations. Onboard, prepare, and support production teams during setup. Coordinate shared resources (locations, catering, equipment rentals, etc.) across projects. Successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects running concurrently. Vendor, Cast & Crew Coordination Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, cast, and crew during pre-production. Work closely with Producers to arrange schedules, equipment, and staffing. Negotiate bundled deals with vendors across multiple projects to maximize efficiency. Production Oversight & Handover Ensure smooth and well-documented handover to the on-set production team (LP, UPM, PAs). Provide clear instructions and guidance to on-set teams. Remain available to handle emergencies or production challenges remotely. Wrap & Post-Production Oversee wrap procedures and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately. Manage and support the UPM, Production Designer, and Costume teams in finalizing cost reports. Ensure all reporting aligns with accounting standards and producer requirements. Requirements Proven experience as a Line Producer or Supervising Line Producer in film, television, or digital media productions, preferably in vertical shorts. Strong background in production budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent negotiation skills and experience in securing favorable vendor and location deals. Strong communication and leadership skills to collaborate with producers, vendors, cast, and crew. Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve problems efficiently. Familiarity with wrap and post-production financial requirements. Preferred Skills Experience with union and non-union productions. Familiarity with production accounting software and reporting tools. Knowledge of industry-standard budgeting practices and cost-saving strategies. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment. Benefits This is a project-based contract position, with compensation ranging from USD 4,000 to 4,500 per project. Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.