EPK Director/Producer

How is an EPK Director/Producer's role different from a traditional film director or producer? What are some of their responsibilities on a production?

Compared to a traditional film director or a producer, an EPK Director/Producers are in charge of the creating behind the scenes, documentaries, an extras for the DVD release of the main film. On production of their film, they must shoot effective b-roll that enhances the story to better communicate the main film. They will choose specific days in which many cast members are on set. In order to film interviews, they must schedule with the cast and crew. They must also keep in mind that interviews must be close to the set as possible. Proper lighting and audio must be acknowledged for the interviews. They are responsible to create the film up to two months in advance to the premiere.