Society & Culture
Lizzie MacPherson is a producer and associate director (AD) in Hollywood.From starting out her career by hunting down jobs on Craigslist in LA to working on some of the biggest reality shows in North America, Lizzie has seen years of hard work and dedication in the film industry.She has been intricately involved in reality shows such as Top Chef, Project Runway, Taste and Ink Master, to name but a few. She was also on the AD team for the film Her and worked with Joaquin Phoenix, an oscar-winning actor. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes of a production - the craze, the stress and the family that is created on set. Emmett and Lizzie also chat about what it takes to make it in this tough, gruelling industry. "Be kind to everyone and treat everyone with respect because you never know if that person's going to be your boss one day" She has worked hard to earn a successful career in what she's most passionate about and spends time teaching her skills to others. "Fixing problems before they happen" is probably the biggest asset that an AD can have, according to Lizzie.