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.

Alternative Labels

film location manager

location coordinator

location scout

film & TV location manager

film location coordinator

location manager

set location manager

film and TV location manager

TV location manager

series location manager

location assistant

location director

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse a script work with pre-production team apply organisational techniques manage location logistics supervise site maintenance manage consumables stock analyse logistic needs manage contracts arrange permits search for a suitable filming location negotiate price consult with production director finish project within budget prepare road directions report analysis results

Optional Skills and Competences

make photographic storyboards work with the director of photography plan health and safety procedures make film shooting schedule work with the lighting crew work with the camera crew

Optional Knowledge

personal directing styles photography lighting techniques film production process cinematography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/89a0af2a-edf4-4d1a-8526-f4a8f476cea2

Status

released

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