What Is our role?
Within the film industry, the primary job of the location manager is to research and secure the perfect locations to film a movie. But we also handle the creative side of finding appropriate locations, we also handle the logistics needed to make that location work, like paying the property owners, securing permits, and alerting neighbors about the film shoot. Our team reports to the production designer, but collaborates frequently with the director. Our team oversees and hires the entire location department.
Our job differs from other film crew jobs in that they are not explicitly involved in the actual filming. We only looks for and maintains the space where filming is set to take place.
What Are the Responsibilities?
Our team does the bulk of their job during the pre-production and production phases of a film, ensuring that all locations are secured and ready for filming. Our job is over as soon as principal photography ends, meaning they do not work during post-production.
We've come a long way since our lean beginnings. No matter what you need for a production, we'll help you find it with plenty of time before the cameras start rolling. Search our growing network of over 150,000 professionals, place a request for something specific, post a full-time job or let us do all the crewing for you. Beyond our crewing services, we keep you up to date with emerging trends in the industry with our blog and press from leading, innovative companies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to hire someone from the industry, Line Production Mumbai is your resource for everything in the film and video production industry.
What Is our role?
Within the film industry, the primary job of the location manager is to research and secure the perfect locations to film a movie. But we also handle the creative side of finding appropriate locations, we also handle the logistics needed to make that location work, like paying the property owners, securing permits, and alerting neighbors about the film shoot. Our team reports to the production designer, but collaborates frequently with the director. Our team oversees and hires the entire location department.
Our job differs from other film crew jobs in that they are not explicitly involved in the actual filming. We only looks for and maintains the space where filming is set to take place.
What Are the Responsibilities?
Our team does the bulk of their job during the pre-production and production phases of a film, ensuring that all locations are secured and ready for filming. Our job is over as soon as principal photography ends, meaning they do not work during post-production.
We've come a long way since our lean beginnings. No matter what you need for a production, we'll help you find it with plenty of time before the cameras start rolling. Search our growing network of over 150,000 professionals, place a request for something specific, post a full-time job or let us do all the crewing for you. Beyond our crewing services, we keep you up to date with emerging trends in the industry with our blog and press from leading, innovative companies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or looking to hire someone from the industry, Line Production Mumbai is your resource for everything in the film and video production industry.
5 Key Responsibilities of our team during Production
Our team monitors the current location and sets up the next day’s location while the film is in production.
Our team and the assistant director map out the crew’s arrival times, distribute maps, and generally ensure that all crew members know where they are supposed to be at all times.
Our location manager is on-set to fix or manage any unforeseen issues that might arise. Sometimes the assistant location manager will be on-set instead.
Our team simultaneously preps the next day’s set.
Our Location managers often deal with pedestrians who walk into film sets, angry neighbors, or the police asking to see permits.
Once the production is finished filming at a location, it is the location manager’s job is to oversee all cleanup and make sure the location is in the same condition as they found it, called “the wrap.”
On the final shoot day, our team is done with their job once they have wrapped the final location.
5 Key Responsibilities of our team during Production
Our team monitors the current location and sets up the next day’s location while the film is in production.
Our team and the assistant director map out the crew’s arrival times, distribute maps, and generally ensure that all crew members know where they are supposed to be at all times.
Our location manager is on-set to fix or manage any unforeseen issues that might arise. Sometimes the assistant location manager will be on-set instead.
Our team simultaneously preps the next day’s set.
Our Location managers often deal with pedestrians who walk into film sets, angry neighbors, or the police asking to see permits.
Once the production is finished filming at a location, it is the location manager’s job is to oversee all cleanup and make sure the location is in the same condition as they found it, called “the wrap.”
On the final shoot day, our team is done with their job once they have wrapped the final location.
5 Key Responsibilities of Our team During Pre-Production
We are is responsible for finding and locking down filming locations before production commences. We are under a tight deadline to secure locations before production is set to start.
Our Team reads the script and works with the director to get an idea of the types and number of locations needed, and the director’s vision for those locations. The three individuals will also discuss non-creative logistics like whether or not the location needs a base camp (the area where all the trailers are parked), how many crew members are needed at each location, etc.
Our managers oversee the locations department and are in charge of hiring the various members.
- The assistant locations manager assists the location manager by managing the current set while the location manager preps the next location.
- The location scout is the first to scout locations, photograph them, and report their findings back to the location manager.
- The location assistant(s) are available to perform any task the location manager might need. They primarily keep the locations clean during filming, assist in cleaning up a location after filming has wrapped, and sometimes field inquiries from neighbors or control pedestrian traffic through a shoot.
The scouting process is lengthy, with often three or four visits to a single location before a decision is finalized. Our location manager steps in to narrow down the location scout’s options and to take photos for reports back to the director and production designer. During a location scout, our manager will consider the following questions:
- Is there enough power for the shoot?
- Is there water and access to toilets?
- Where can trailers be parked?
- Is there parking cast and crew at the location?
- Where is the nearest hospital?
- Is there a lot of disruptive noise (i.e. planes flying overhead, noisy highways) in the area?
Once our Location Manager decides on a location, they begin the process of clearing the location, which includes:
- Negotiating contracts and rates with the location owners.
- Getting film permits from local authorities and police.
- Getting an insurance policy for the location.
- Ensuring the location complies with all health, safety, and security requirements.
- Distributing “resident letters” or “filming notifications,” which are written memos that alert neighbors in the area of filming production and how long it will take. These often include direct contact information for the locations manager.
If all goes well in clearing the location, they enter a phase referred to as “locking down a location,” which means the contracts are signed and the location is secured. During this phase the location manager will make sure the crew has everything they need at the location. This can include:
- Provide power sources and generators.
- Install a portable air conditioning unit.
- Hire a cleaning company.
- Hire private security to watch the set overnight.
- Rent dumpsters, tables, and tents for catering.
5 Key Responsibilities of Our team During Pre-Production
We are is responsible for finding and locking down filming locations before production commences. We are under a tight deadline to secure locations before production is set to start.
Our Team reads the script and works with the director to get an idea of the types and number of locations needed, and the director’s vision for those locations. The three individuals will also discuss non-creative logistics like whether or not the location needs a base camp (the area where all the trailers are parked), how many crew members are needed at each location, etc.
Our managers oversee the locations department and are in charge of hiring the various members.
- The assistant locations manager assists the location manager by managing the current set while the location manager preps the next location.
- The location scout is the first to scout locations, photograph them, and report their findings back to the location manager.
- The location assistant(s) are available to perform any task the location manager might need. They primarily keep the locations clean during filming, assist in cleaning up a location after filming has wrapped, and sometimes field inquiries from neighbors or control pedestrian traffic through a shoot.
The scouting process is lengthy, with often three or four visits to a single location before a decision is finalized. Our location manager steps in to narrow down the location scout’s options and to take photos for reports back to the director and production designer. During a location scout, our manager will consider the following questions:
- Is there enough power for the shoot?
- Is there water and access to toilets?
- Where can trailers be parked?
- Is there parking cast and crew at the location?
- Where is the nearest hospital?
- Is there a lot of disruptive noise (i.e. planes flying overhead, noisy highways) in the area?
Once our Location Manager decides on a location, they begin the process of clearing the location, which includes:
- Negotiating contracts and rates with the location owners.
- Getting film permits from local authorities and police.
- Getting an insurance policy for the location.
- Ensuring the location complies with all health, safety, and security requirements.
- Distributing “resident letters” or “filming notifications,” which are written memos that alert neighbors in the area of filming production and how long it will take. These often include direct contact information for the locations manager.
If all goes well in clearing the location, they enter a phase referred to as “locking down a location,” which means the contracts are signed and the location is secured. During this phase the location manager will make sure the crew has everything they need at the location. This can include:
- Provide power sources and generators.
- Install a portable air conditioning unit.
- Hire a cleaning company.
- Hire private security to watch the set overnight.
- Rent dumpsters, tables, and tents for catering.
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