Negotiating smart deals and solid contracts is what can make you a sought after Production Manager.
It is your job to spend the budget as wisely as possible you cannot let people walk all over you. Negotiation: As the Production Manager on a project, you might have to negotiate deals and contracts with the crew, rental houses or other production services. All this means you really need to be on the ball and keep multiple things going. From one minute to the next you might be booking gear, communicating with actors, or dealing with the crew’s pay. Multitasking: So much of the job involves juggling multiple tasks. Pay attention all the time, ask questions when necessary and organize things as you go. Do whatever it takes to make sure that you keep on top of all of your responsibilities. Money is one of your biggest responsibilities, and you can’t make mistakes when it comes to the budget! Take notes, leave yourself reminders, write everything down and follow up. Organization: The importance of organization cannot be emphasized when it comes to working as a Production Manager. As with many jobs on a film set, each production can be vastly different from the last, so the responsibilities of the PM may change accordingly. As part of their role in Pre Production and Production the PM manages the budget, gear rentals, and much more. The Production Manager (PM) is the person in production that organizes the general business, finance, and employment issues on Film and Television Productions. The job of a Production Manager is generally not a creative one if you wish to be more creatively involved in filmmaking, this might not be the job for you! What Is a Production Manager? The job requires a diverse set of skills, but can be incredibly rewarding. Not to mention the ability to deal with high stress and/or fast-paced situations. Working as a Production Manager requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. Tell us about YOUR experiences working as a Production Manager. Can you make this post better? Please help us by commenting below.
‘Working as a Production Manager’ was extensively updated in mid January 2020.