The Location Manager is responsible for sourcing and securing all non-studio locations for a film/TV production, a process that begins at early pre- production stage.
The Location Department is responsible for sourcing and securing all non-studio locations for a film/TV production, a process that begins at early pre- production stage.
Location Managers collaborate closely with the director and production designer.
The Department includes a:
- Location Manager
- Assistant Location Manager
- Trainee
The Location Manager identifies and photographs location options; negotiates and is responsible for issues such as permitting, insurance, and certain copyright issues; and manages all logistical issues in relation to the shooting location. This includes ensuring that the location is safe, accessible, and suitable for shooting requirements, including considerations such as noise and light.
You should be a quick and creative thinker, excellent communicator, great at dealing with the public, very organised, and have some understanding and appreciation of the natural and built environment.
The locations manager is responsible for health & safety on set, so awareness of these issues is important.
It also helps to have good photography skills, a keen eye for the unusual, and an ability to spot potential and think laterally.
A full clean driver’s license and own car is essential.
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Interests - Location Manager (Film & TV)
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
