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
• Basic scheduling, budgeting and cashflows
• Union agreements
• Music and archive copyright clearances
• Insurance; Employment law, Health and Safety
• Location Management; travelling abroad
• Technical knowledge and understanding
• Post-production
• Defending your budget to a Programme Finance Manager
• Preparing cost reports and Progress Reports
• Delivery of programmes - administratively and technically
• Managing the production and its personnel

Freelance Rate: £820

Corporate Rate: £1550