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Location manager
The person who makes sure every set is ready when the crew arrives.
DEPT. :
Production
PRODUCTION PHASE:
Pre-production
Production
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WHO?
The location manager handles all logistical matters related to filming locations. As the main point of contact for everything to do with the location, they make sure things run smoothly on site – for both the film crew and the public.
WHY?
Because no shoot can work if the location isn’t prepared, secured, and properly coordinated. The location manager ensures the set is available at the right place, at the right time, and under the right conditions – handling everything before anyone even calls “roll sound!”
WHAT?
Coordinate with authorities, residents, property owners, and crew; secure filming permits; arrange street closures; clarify access routes; reserve parking spaces; oversee setup; act as the on-site contact; assess a location’s energy efficiency – and always know what’s needed, where.
WHEN?
From early preproduction through the entire shoot – especially active during filming. They're often the first to arrive and the last to leave.
HOW?
With strong organizational skills, clear communication, an understanding of logistics – and a good instinct for working smoothly with everyone involved. The location manager thinks ahead, plans smartly, and makes sure the location never becomes a problem.
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