Line Producer Services
Pre-Production:
- Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Develop and manage the overall production budget.
- Prepare detailed cost reports and monitor expenses.
- Secure financing approvals and oversee cash flow.
- Scheduling:
- Create a master production schedule.
- Plan key production milestones (pre-production, shooting, post-production).
- Resource Allocation:
- Allocate resources such as crew, equipment, and locations.
- Negotiate rates with vendors and suppliers.
- Contract Negotiations:
- Finalize contracts with cast, crew, vendors, and unions.
- Production Planning:
- Oversee all logistical aspects of production.
- Coordinate with department heads (Art, Camera, Costume, etc.).
- Permits & Insurance:
- Secure filming permits and ensures proper insurance coverage.
- Crew Recruitment:
- Hire key personnel, including department heads and major crew roles.
Production:
- On-Set Management:
- Supervise the production’s daily operations and ensure the schedule is followed.
- Make high-level decisions on logistics and emergencies.
- Cost Monitoring:
- Track expenses in real time.
- Authorize emergency expenditures as needed.
- Problem-Solving:
- Resolve on-set issues, from logistical challenges to production delays.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Enforce labor laws, union regulations, and safety protocols.
- Stakeholder Reporting:
- Provide progress reports to executives, financiers, and producers.
Post-Production:
- Wrap Management:
- Oversee cleanup, returning equipment, and closing contracts.
- Final Budget & Reporting:
- Reconcile the budget and prepare a final cost report.
- Submit project audits if required.
- Deliverables & Closeout:
- Coordinate deliverables such as invoices, insurance claims, and residuals paperwork.
Production Manager Services
Pre-Production:
- Logistics Planning:
- Organize day-to-day logistics like transportation, lodging, and catering.
- Crew Management:
- Hire support crew and manages onboarding and payroll processing.
- Scheduling:
- Develop and maintains a shooting schedule with detailed call sheets.
- Resource Booking:
- Book equipment, studio space, and support services (security, medics).
- Paperwork & Compliance:
- File permits, insurance documents, and union reports.
- Ensure all crew have proper work documentation and contracts.
Production:
- Set Operations:
- Manage the set’s daily operations and ensure smooth workflow.
- Crew Supervision:
- Supervise the production team, ensuring they follow the schedule.
- Time Management:
- Monitor production timelines and ensure deadlines are met.
- Problem-Solving:
- Troubleshoot immediate logistical and technical issues on set.
- Payroll & Timesheets:
- Manage crew timecards and ensure accurate payroll submission.
Post-Production:
- Wrap-Up Logistics:
- Arrange for equipment returns, location cleanup, and transportation.
- Cost Reconciliation:
- Track and submit all receipts and invoices for budget reconciliation.
- Final Deliverables:
- Prepare and submit production paperwork, including permits, licenses, and final payroll.
By combining my skills as both a Line Producer and Production Manager, I can ensure a production runs smoothly, stays on budget, and meets creative and logistical goals.