Berufsbezeichnung
As a Unit Production Manager (UPM) of a film, you will have to plan the motion of the film as you will be the primary administrator during the shooting period. You will often have to teleport yourself between the office and the film set, communicate with suppliers, drivers, institutions etc.
You will be breaking down the script and estimating costs in order to develop the budget of the production of the film. Another task you might be involved with together with the 1st Assistant Director is the preparation of the production schedule based on the budget of the film. Then, you will have to make sure that the budget and the production plan are used correctly.
It’s in your authority to coordinate the transportation and accommodation of the cast and crew during the shootings.
- Oversees the initial location scouting and manages the financial arrangements
- Planning the budget of the film and replanning during the filming if necessary
- Planning and managing the production administration
- Planning and coordinating the production transportation and accommodation
- Making important budgeting decisions together with the Producer
- Hires crew members and contracts suppliers
- managerial skills
- Financial management skills
- communication skills
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Determination
- How the pre-production phase works
- To plan the film from scratch in terms of the budget and the production based on the vision of the director
- How to make sure the filming plan is fulfilled
Producer, Line Producer, Director, 1st AD, PAs, Grip and Gaffer, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Location Manager
Ausgangssituation
As a Production Coordinator you are exceptionally good in keeping a friendly but firm grasp on both suppliers and PAs. The Line Producer is impressed by your communicational talent and offers you a job as Unit Production Manager in the next big movie project!