Venivici Entertainment

The following is an overview to understanding the job description of a Location Manager. These do not include all the responsibilities but can give a good idea of the background experience. Check Imdb.com for more information.

Breakdown script for every piece of practical action.
Research locations in every way possible.
Sophisticated photography & presentation of locations.
Start ongoing location budget process.
Contact all locations re: availability & cost.
On going meetings with department heads.
Arrange & scout all selected locations w/director & production designer.
Negotiate & lock deals with all selected locations.
Arrange "Tech Scout" with director producer, A.D., Prod. Manager, Prod. Designer & all department heads negotiate numerous contracts binding to you & your company.
Review contracts & addendums w/legal department.
Complete insurance certificates for all locations.
Request location checks for all locations.
Location Manager must generate all memos, breakdowns & inter-department communications for their department.
Draw multiple computer maps to all locations.
Locate closest hospitals to locations for emergencies.
Do permits for all filming days (for 1st & 2nd units.)
Canvas neighbors for signatures' required for filming.
Create large location signs for crew & trucks.
Coordinate traffic plans for all lane & street closures.
Organize all prep & strike times & dates with set decorators, construction, Efx electric, and grip departments.
Finalize prep, shoot & wrap schedules w/all locations.
Arrange all parking for prep, shoot & wrap (crew, equipment, base camps, extra's, for 1st & 2nd units).
Arrange all holding areas for shoot (1st & 2nd units).
Arrange tents & catering spaces for meals (1st & 2nd units).
Coordinate lifeguard, divers', police & fire officers for filming.
Coordinate all security officers for prep, shoot & strike.
Increased requirements & restrictions placed on locations by local government, neighborhoods, and homeowners.
Must obtain architect approval when necessary .
Contact all residents & businesses affected by shoot & arrange action or payments as necessary.
Coordinate hotel & pet accommodations for displaced tenants.
Arrange alternate parking, valet or payments for affected tenants or businesses.
Represent ""the production" at city hall, neighborhood associations, organizations or tenant meetings.
Represent ""the production" at city hall, neighborhood associations, organizations or tenant meetings.
Cone off parking lots and areas the night before any activity.
Meet security staff at location parking the night before.
Arrange installation of layout board at "Interior filming" Locations.
Manager & Assistant('s) MUST arrive before trucks.
Arrange cleanup before & after shoot at all locations.
Arrange dumpsters at all locations as necessary.
Arrange electric tie-ins at all locations as necessary.
Arrange placement of cranes and lights at all locations as necessary.
Arrange removal al of signs, TV antennas, satellite dishes, Cars, etc. at all locations as necessary.
Arrange flight pattern changes at airports as necessary.
Monitor safety at all locations as necessary.
Remind 1st A.D. of safety meetings before shooting call.
Attend and get certified in Safety Passport Program(s).
Arrange chopper-landing areas as necessary.
Arrange dressing rooms for wardrobe dept.
Coordinate contacts for extras casting, set deco, construction dept., etc.
Assistant or location manager. Closes set >when trucks pull out.
Fill out "Location completion" contracts for all locations.
Write "thank you" & letters of intent for all locations.
Location manager is on call 24 hrs.
ALWAYS set an example with the crew on the set on: etiquette, safety & professionalism.

VENTI VIDI VICI

The location guru who came, saw, and conquered the Hollywood landscape.

Marc Ventimiglia

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Location Managers Guild of America