In Part 2 of this Epic Score Podcast interview, host Gabe Shadid continues his conversation with executive producer Bob Dohrmann, diving deeper into the realities of high-level film production.

From working on studio projects like Get Hard starring Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, to navigating the unpredictable challenges of global productions like Uncharted, Bob shares firsthand insights into what it actually takes to keep a film moving forward.

The conversation explores:

-What working with studios like Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures, and The Walt Disney Company is really like

-The logistical and emotional pressure behind large-scale productions

-Producing through uncertainty—including the early days of COVID in Europe

-Balancing career, family, and the long game in Hollywood

This episode pulls back the curtain on the controlled chaos of filmmaking—and what separates those who survive in the industry from those who don't.

If you're interested in cinematic storytelling, production at scale, or the real-world challenges behind the screen, this is a must-listen.

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In Part 1 of this conversation, Gabe Shadid sits down with veteran executive producer Bob Dohrmann for a deep dive into the real mechanics of filmmaking—the side audiences never see.

Known for his work on films like A Star Is Born (starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga) and 10 Cloverfield Lane, and the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada Sequel, Bob has built a career mastering the full lifecycle of production—from budgeting and logistics to execution.

But as he explains, being a line producer isn't just a job—it's about understanding all aspects of a production. The timelines. The risks. The costs. The decisions that can make or break a film before cameras even roll.

In this episode, Bob shares:

-What a line producer actually does (and why it's one of the most critical roles in filmmaking)

-How major films get structured from "soup to nuts"

-The hidden complexity behind budgets, schedules, and studio expectations

-His journey from the ground level to producing major studio films

-The mindset required to survive—and succeed—in Hollywood

Recorded at the legendary Village Recording Studio in Los Angeles, this is a rare, insider conversation about the business side of creativity—where art meets execution.

And don't miss the community building fun with Pumpkin Racing at the end! He calls Gabe the Darth Vader of Pumpkin Racing!

This is Part 1 of a two-part interview.

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In this episode of the Epic Score Podcast, host Gabe Shadid reveals news of his upcoming online epic music community.

Plus, he shares a crazy story of how someone tried to impersonate Epic Score. There's always something going on behind-the-scenes.

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