He describes Ms. Meadow as "a very hands-on producer, with a real support team, who doesn't have a particular agenda."

But he said he would be a hands-on producer, at least early on.

He is known as a hands-on producer who often makes lyrical and musical suggestions.

"A movie like this has to be glamorous," says Mr. Rudin, a hands-on producer for whom no detail is too small.

As a hands-on producer, Moman became an expert at finding the right material for the right performer.

That was particularly important because Ms. Bergstein is a hands-on producer (on her last visit, she stayed for five months) with an unusual vision.

Rack continues as a more hands-on creative producer.

Insiders do not view Mr. Cecchi Gori as the hands-on producer his father was, however.

Sir Cameron is a hands-on producer who works closely with his creative team - asking questions, making suggestions - and then checks in regularly during rehearsals.

"It's becoming more and more difficult to find hands-on producers, the Robert Whiteheads of the world."