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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

location manager

Location managers are responsible for procuring locations for filming outside of the studio and all the logistics this includes.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
photographyfilm production processcinematographylighting techniques
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
consult with production directormanage contractsmanage location logisticsprepare road directionsmanage consumables stockwork with pre-production teamarrange permitsnegotiate priceanalyse a scriptreport analysis resultsfinish project within budgetsupervise site maintenanceanalyse logistic needsapply organisational techniquessearch for a suitable filming location
OPTIONALOptional competences
work with the camera crewfamiliarise with personal directing stylesplan health and safety procedureswork with the lighting crewmake film shooting schedulemake photographic storyboardswork with the director of photography

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

26 total
15 essential · 11 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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