What is the role of a production company?

We like to compare what we do to the job of a general contractor.

Many of us feel that, as experienced managers, we would be qualified to take charge of home renovations, having done some repairs, carpentry or electrical work ourselves. But those who have tried it invariably complain of subcontractors who didn’t perform according to expectations, missed deadlines, cost overruns, and far more time spent overseeing the project than expected. With hindsight many homeowners say “never again.”

In business such mistakes can be even more costly.

WaLà Productions oversees the work of all departments on our productions. Some of our services are subcontracted, some are performed in-house. Our contractors are experienced, proven professionals with extensive track records in broadcasting and production. With our accurate budgeting and scheduling techniques, your work will be done on time, on budget, with no surprises, and with extraordinary results.

Why use a production company? Why not use:

a) in-house resources?
b) my friend who is a still photographer?
c) our company’s advertising agency?