Production Management for TV and Film

In Production Management for TV and Film, acclaimed production manager and tutor Linda Stradling offers a definitive guide to the organizational side of TV and film projects. With her extensive hands-on experience, Stradling explains how production managers are pivotal in turning a director’s vision into reality through meticulous planning from start to finish. This practical handbook covers every core aspect of the profession, including effective self-organisation, implementing efficient systems, managing budgets, schedules, and cost controls, as well as handling the complexities of hiring, firing, contracts, and insurance. Whether you are just beginning your journey in production management or seeking to enhance your professional skills, this book provides invaluable insights on setting up shoots, collaborating with contributors, securing copyrights, and honing critical people skills and ethical practices.