The Production Coordinator course defines how to lead and coordinate all aspects of a production office including elements related to prepping, shooting and wrapping of episodic television shows and feature films. Topics covered include and are not limited to setting up an office, reporting, paperwork (digital and filing), distribution, equipment rental and tracking, asset accrual and tracking, insurance and legal processes, safety considerations, communications with studios, networks, vendors, agents, crew and much more.

This course is intended for local members on the Production Office/Accounting career path and members interested in pursuing the Production Coordinator role. This course positions the participant for success in the Production Coordinator role.

• Production Coordinator Best Practices

• See the whole picture; Learn and execute everything from A-Z

• Where do you fit in the production office picture?

• Network more effectively; Resume tips, conversation starters and follow-up

• You get hired; be prepared to start immediately?

• What are the production office needs?

• Recognize each document in a mountain of paperwork

• Learn how everything is paid for

• Understand the pre-production markers

• Know Union rules and how a production becomes signatory

• Gain an appreciation for the cast and casting

• Facilitate rentals and purchases for on-set departments

• Transition the office from pre-production to shoot and then wrap

• Prepare for a smooth run during the shoot

• Understand how to avoid pitfalls and traps in production

• Be prepared to prep, be prepared to shoot, be prepared to wrap

DATES: December 12-13, 2020

LOCATION: Zoom

INSTRUCTOR: Carol Kravetz, Production Coordinator in Film & Television

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 480 for more information.