What it takes to be a Producer in LA: Adam Maffei on Accountability, Calm, and Crew Loyalty

"If everything goes right, you have nothing to do with it. And, when everything goes wrong, it’s 100% your fault."

Adam Maffei has produced 14+ films, sold horror features at SXSW, runs a commercial company, and still blocks off dinner every night for his kids. In this episode, he breaks down what producers actually do, why calm beats chaos, and how building the right crew is more important than chasing credits.

🎬 Featuring: Real producing tips, AI shifts, crew culture, and a dream project where forgotten things literally disappear from the world.

📍 Shot at Apex Photo Studios in Downtown Los Angeles.

Find out more about Adam's work at: https://www.anchorstoneproductions.com/