Motion Picture Production Departments and Positions according to Professor Bowen (Your experience may vary) Part One

e PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT Overview from TheSubstream.com http://youtu.be/cCEWfs3gJy8 The Executive Producer Someone who Is affiliated with a property vital to the production, i.e. had optioned the novel (property) on which the film will be based; and/or Is the head of a production company or distributor affiliated with the production; and/or Performs or provides a vital, high-level function required of the production, such as providing or securing funding; and/or Is responsible for overseeing a number of productions at a time; and/or Supervises other producers; and/or Is the show runner and head writer of a television series; and/or Is responsible to a network, client or investors Duties/Responsibilities Will generally take on those duties as he/she sees fit. Interacts with V.I.P.s and above-the line personnel May be involved in securing and managing funding, studio support, distributor support, above-the-line conflicts and personalities Answers to Investors Upper Management Directly Supervises The Producer Altered Behind the Scenes http://www.myspace.com/video/vid/1575076837 Reality TV Show Runner http://www.videojug.com/expertanswer/reality-tv-staff2/what-does-a-reality-tv-show-runner-or-executive-producer-do Justified ttp://www.hulu.com/watch/232596/life-after-film-school-graham-yost-ofjustified Can We talk - Executive Producer - Question 3 - http://youtu.be/SIGidDLC8ws Terra Nova Credits: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1641349/fullcredits The Producer Someone who Maintains the Big Picture Is primarily responsible for the business and logistic aspects of a production, while collaborating with the director on the projects vision, integrity and voice Establishes union affiliations Hires above-the-line personnel if they are not already attached to the property

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Supervises the project from pre-production through distribution Duties/Responsibilities Keeping the project on budget and on schedule when possible and appropriate Delivering a viable product for distribution Hiring specific department heads, such as Director of Photography and Production Designer Liaising with the representation of above-the-line personnel Approves Budget and Schedule Answers to Executive Producer Movie Studio or Production Company Investors Directly Supervises Director Line Producer / Unit Production Manager Director of Photography Production Designer Editor Casting Director The Writer(s) There may also be associate producers and co-producers who are either delegated specific duties or awarded credit as part of their contract with production. I Am A Producer http://youtu.be/V5xY38F5OXA Leverage http://youtu.be/yLzg9ciH04g Career Advice On Becoming A Film Producer and Politician by Lord David Puttnam (Full Version) http://youtu.be/Y7ES6qh_Suk The Director (D.G.A. Position) Someone who Is primarily responsible for the aesthetic and narrative aspects a production, while collaborating with the producer on the projects logistics and market viability Is the artistic leader of the cast and crew Directs the actors to achieve performances consistent with the tone and vision of the project Selects and/or approves all artistic and dramatic elements Answers to: Executive Producer Movie Studio or Production Company Producer Directly Supervises Director of Photography Production Designer Heads of Make-up and Hair Departments Cast

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Fairly Legal http://www.hulu.com/watch/223413/fairly-legal-behind-the-scenes-thedirector Ours Behind-the-Scenes The Director http://youtu.be/AtHsg4USz8g Kathryn Bigelow http://youtu.be/vAIGjgYBPRE David Michod Animal Kingdom http://www.makingof.com/posts/watch/2161/in-depthconversation-with-animal-kingdom-director-david-michod Production Meeting for 4:44 http://www.filmannex.com/movie/production-meeting-for444/25942 Director Peter Werner The First Job http://youtu.be/IIqWy4aeQic Sandy Smolan http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/curiosity-interviews-part-3-s-smolanhow-does-a-director-leave-their-imprint-on-a-film.html The Line Producer / Unit Production Manager (D.G.A. Position) Someone who Manages the production Controls or regulates costs Creates the production budget Oversees all cost-related decision, particularly below-the-line Directly oversees day-to-day operations and expenditures Negotiates salaries for and hires below-the-line crew Negotiates rates and makes deals for necessary equipment and support Approves all expenditures Approves call sheets and production reports. Mediates below-the-line personality conflicts Answers to Producer Directly Supervises First Assistant Director Production Coordinator Location Manager Transportation Coordinator There may also be a production supervisor who is delegated specific duties The Line Producer youtu.be/jHMR8BjU24A Unit Production Manager http://youtu.be/j2-Qlv-KP4I The First Assistant Director (D.G.A. Position) Someone who Schedules the movie in the most practical and cost effective way possible Manages all on-set operations Schedules the progress of the shooting day Is responsible for keeping the production on schedule

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Establishes clear lines of communication between production and all departments, on and off set. Stages and directs background performers Is responsible for safety on the set Calls for the camera to roll Approves the call sheet and production report Answers to Unit Production Manager Director Producer Directly Supervises Second AD Second Second AD Flashpoint http://youtu.be/iNv2OVWmPjg Movie Set Job Description http://vimeo.com/20987304 Quantum of Solace http://youtu.be/iNv2OVWmPjg The Crew.cc http://vimeo.com/13998660 Sons of Anarchy http://youtu.be/CIHonoCnjXs What is a 1st Assistant Director? http://youtu.be/ff19fvQH83Y The Second Assistant Director (D.G.A. Position) Someone who Coordinates with talent, hair, make-up and wardrobe to have talent ready for the days shooting on time Drafts the call sheet and production report Manages Base Camp, the location of equipment trucks, talent trailers and other support vehicles Sets background performers Troubleshoots Performs whatever duties are prescribed by the first Stands in for the first on set when needed Supervises Screen Actor Guild regulations and paperwork Answers to First A.D. Line Producer or Unit Production Manager Directly Supervises Second Second A.D. Production Assistants Second Assistant Director http://youtu.be/FFBXTmxsExc Being Human http://youtu.be/SYRJS0zVV58 The Second Second Assistant Director (D.G.A. Position)

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Someone who Takes on those tasks delegated by the first and second Acts as support to the first on set Cues background talent When needed, sets and maintains a perimeter for filming Answers to First AD Second AD Directly Supervises Set Production Assistants The Key Set Production Assistant and Set Production Assistants Someone who Is available on set for any and all set operations duties as delegated or directed by assistant directors Acts as an on-set goffer Acts as support to AD department Duties / Responsibilities Patrolling and maintaining production perimeter (locking up) Running errands for on-set personnel Liaising between base camp and set Wrangling extra talent Echoing rolling and cut Distributing paperwork, radios Set security Answers to Assistant Directors TheSubstream.com http://youtu.be/_aXGUb-qGYA TheSubstream.com: How to Get a PA Job http://youtu.be/cAzsWPkK18A Production Coordinator Someone who Acts as Production Office Manager Maintains a stable base of operations for communication, paperwork generation and distribution Duties / Responsibilities Trouble shooting and problem solving Supervising collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing communication, including mail, shipping, phone and fax Ordering and confirming order and delivery of material, equipment and personnel to set Other duties as delegated by Line Producer or Unit Production Manager Directly Supervises Assistant Production Coordinator

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Duties as delegated by Production Coordinator Production Secretary Typing, answering phones, liaising with office visitors Office Production Assistants Copying, delivery, pick-up, filing, etc. Answers to Line Producer or Unit Production Manager TheSubstream.com http://youtu.be/yI6GSQQwzxI The Production Coordinator http://youtu.be/veR07XO2H5w TheSubstream.com: Office PA http://youtu.be/cEoQgOIPfxU Production Accountant Someone who Tracks all expenditures on a daily basis Arranges bill payments and payroll Tracks overages Maintains all financial paperwork and transactions Monitors budget for trends Answers to Producer Line Producer or Unit Production Manager Supervises Assistant Accounts Hawaii 5-0 http://youtu.be/7aYLYDSS-NA Jasper Boring http://youtu.be/lAtVJsBZ13Q Publicist Someone who Maintains relationships and communication flow between production and media Crisis Management Arranges for media interviews Arranging and managing electronic press kit interviews Assembles and maintains information database for future electronic press kit Answers to Studio and Distributor Producer Supervises Set Still Photographer Jeremy Walker http://vimeo.com/24002929 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugO_a4UUJ8o

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A DEPARTMENT OF ONE The Script Supervisor Someone who Takes extensive notes during shooting to Help maintain continuity and screen direction, Track production progress, Track production timing Communicate vital information to editor Manages script revisions and tracks faithfulness to script Provides labeling information for slating Assures proper and complete coverage of scenes Provides specific information for production reports Times takes and actions Aids actors in remembering lines and blocking Answers to Director Editor Line Producer or Unit Production Manager Importance of Script Supervisor http://youtu.be/hPjTrvmvlpM Film and You http://youtu.be/ZcwnCZKq_G8 Shari Carpenter http://blip.tv/the-faux-press-blip-tv-division/shari-carpenter-scriptsupervisor-103360 Numbers http://youtu.be/aWw_A-kvCPU Last Laugh at Pips http://youtu.be/vRN9BV4d-Qc Austin Film Festival http://youtu.be/ZObzeY2mcVQ LOCATIONS DEPARTMENT The Location Manager Someone who Locates and secures shooting locations Liaises with local communities and municipalities Arranges for support services and facilities for shooting on location, such as parking, permitting, security, traffic control, etc. Negotiates and contracts for individual shooting locations Manages all location related needs during shooting Duties / Responsibilities Provides detailed photos of all prospective locations Crisis Management as it relates to shooting locations, owners, neighbors, local and state government, etc. Prepares maps for all shooting locations Directly supervises Assistant Location Manager and Locations Assistants Duties as delegated by location manager

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Reports to Unit Production Manager Production Designer Land Rover http://youtu.be/AW-yyugmuvI Nick Carr http://youtu.be/8rjSH6G1Xoc TheSubstream.com http://youtu.be/h7tyQ2npAtA Quantum of Solace http://youtu.be/MY1vVpOKvE4 Lets go on a Recce http://www.thesubstream.com/video-let039s-go-on-a-recce.html TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT Transportation Coordinator Someone who Supervises all vehicles and drivers for all production related equipment Arranges for transportation of cast, crew and equipment to shooting locations, when locations are outside the Los Angeles or New York regions Maintains union relationship (Teamsters) Directly supervises Transportations Captain Picture Car Coordinator Drivers Reports to Line Producer or Unit Production Manager Transportation Captain Someone who Directly manages and schedules all drivers employed by a production Directly Supervises Drivers Reports to Transportation Coordinator Picture Car Coordinator Someone who Locates cars for use on-camera and coordinates with owners or rental companies Reports to Transportation Coordinator Production Designer or Prop Master Drivers Someone who Drives a vehicle for production, be it an equipment vehicle, a transportation van or car, a generator, etc. Reports to Transportation Captain

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Honeywagon Driver Someone who Drives, parks, maintains and often owns a Honeywagon, a support vehicle with dressing rooms and toilet facilities. Answers to Transportation Coordinator, Transportation Captain Movie Movers http://moviemovers.com/video1.htm