This course provides a thorough overview of how to production manage a factual or documentary series, and provides those attending with an introduction to the principles and practices of the work involved.

The course will cover, amongst other things:

• The role, function and responsibilities of the Production Manager
• Scheduling, budgeting and cashflows
• Defending your budget 
• Managing the production and its personnel  
• Union agreements
• Insurance  
• Preparing cost reports and Progress Reports  
  Music, archive, third party clearances and copyright
• Employment law
• Health and Safety
• Locations 
• Overseas filming
• Technical knowledge and understanding
• Post-production
• Delivery of programmes - administratively and technically

Freelance Rate: £820

Corporate Rate: £1550