Locations

The Locations Department is responsible for locating, securing and making all arrangements for the locations needed for the production in consultation with the Director, Production Designer, and Producers.

Recommended Skills for working in the Locations Department:

  • General understanding and interest in art and design

  • Organized, creative and able to solve problems

  • Ability to negotiate

  • Enjoy working outdoors and be in good physical condition

  • Knowledge of the media production industry

  • Excellent communications skills.

  • Photography skills

  • Local knowledge

A combination of demonstrated skills such as a strong sense of architectural design and periods, knowledge of landscapes and ability to visualize how a location can be turned into a set, as well as knowledge of public liability, trespassing, public highway and health and safety legislation.

+ Location Manager

he Location Manager works with the Director, Production Designer and Producers to locate, secure, make all arrangements and supervise the maintenance for the locations needed for the production. They contract property owners, obtain necessary permission or permits for locations and location parking from appropriate government authorities. They also arrange for and schedule police, location security, cleaners and all location requirements pertaining to prep, shoot and wrap of the location. They consult, on a daily basis, with all department heads to facilitate the shooting schedule and ensure that safety standards are met.

+ Assistant Location Manager

The Assistant Location Manager performs duties as assigned by the Location Manager. They are responsible for the management of the locations during a shoot.

+ Location Production Assistant (Location PA)

The Location PA’s duty is to assist the Assistant Location Manager in preparing the locations department vehicle, film locations and holding areas. The Location PA distributes notification letters and collects signatures if required by the location permit.

+ Location Scout

The Location Scout is responsible for seeking out locations, contacting potential location owners and assessing the feasibility of filming at each site. They photograph potential locations for the Locations Manager to present to the Production Designer, Director and Producers. They compile contact information and relevant details and ensure that call-backs for each of the locations are conducted, and complete other duties as assigned.

+ Trainee Location Manager

The Trainee Location Manager works under the supervision of the Location Manager and the Assistant Location Manager to learn the basics of locations and location.

 

Minimum Qualifications for the Locations Department:

Non-Union Recommendations

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Questions?

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