Film Production Management

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the foundational role of a production manager and how the production hierarchy functions across all phases of filmmaking.
• 2 Understand how to develop a comprehensive production plan including script breakdowns, shooting schedules, and day-out-of-days reports.
• 3 Apply professional budgeting techniques to create, track, and control film budgets from pre-production through post.
• 4 Analyze the legal and contractual landscape of film production including deal memos, rights clearances, and guild agreements.
• 5 Explore location management strategies including scouting, permitting, logistics, and on-set location protocols.
• 6 Understand crew hiring practices, department structures, and how to build and manage a productive production team.
• 7 Implement on-set production management systems including call sheets, production reports, and real-time problem solving.
• 8 Develop risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate production risks including insurance and contingency planning.
• 9 Understand the post-production pipeline and the production manager's role in supervising delivery, VFX, and distribution prep.
• 10 Apply ethical leadership, sustainability practices, and professional standards to build a long-term career in production management.