location manager
Location managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes. They negotiate site use, and manage and maintain the site during shooting. Location managers manage the safety and security of the film crew on site.
Also called: film location manager, location coordinator, location scout, film & TV location manager, film location coordinator, set location manager, film and TV location manager, TV location manager
- 15
- essential skills
- 11
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3435
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- director of photography4 skills in common
- animation layout artist3 skills in common
- hair stylist3 skills in common
- performance lighting director3 skills in common
- production designer3 skills in common
- script supervisor3 skills in common
- sound editor3 skills in common
- video and motion picture director3 skills in common
Essential skills
15- analyse a script
- analyse logistic needs
- apply organisational techniques
- arrange permits
- consult with production director
- finish project within budget
- manage consumables stock
- manage contracts
- manage location logistics
- negotiate price
- prepare road directions
- report analysis results
- search for a suitable filming location
- supervise site maintenance
- work with pre-production team
Optional skills
11No account needed to start
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