Personalization in the Research Field of the Profession “Producer”: Cultural Landscape

Inna Kocharian; Olena Onishchenko

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.362

Authors

Inna Kocharian I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6170-3481
Olena Onishchenko I. K. Karpenko-Karyi Kyiv National University of Theatre, Cinema and Television https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0058-2602

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.362

Keywords:

art, cinema, creative process, creativity, television

Abstract

The role of producers as key figures in contemporary cinema and media grew in response to cultural and technological changes. The aim of the study was to reconstruct the research field of the producer’s profession, with a focus on personalization and integration into the cultural landscape. The study drew on academic publications, archival materials, case studies of well-known producers, and employed historical, comparative, typological methods as well as content analysis. The main outcomes of the study included the development of a typology of the producer’s profession, encompassing traditional functions (production, creative, managerial) alongside modern personalized approaches that took into account the cultural landscape. It was established that the profession of the producer evolved from a purely organizational role to one that integrated creative and culture-shaping functions, playing a key role in the development of cinema and media. The analysis of the historical stages in the development of producing demonstrated its dynamic adaptation to sociocultural and technological changes, including the shift towards meta modernist aesthetics. The application of a personalized approach highlighted the importance of biographical aspects in studying producers’ work, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the impact on cultural processes. The practical significance of the study lay in establishing a foundation for improving professional training for producers and supporting the adaptation to the conditions of the contemporary cultural environment.

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