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Production Manager roles are at the heart of all film and television productions and are integral to their success. This course aims to help individuals who are ready to step up to a production manager role, or are relatively new and settling into the role, and want to support their position with some additional learning.
The programme offers a mix of in-person group workshops and individual mentoring and is led by Ashley Jackman. Ashley has 25+ years’ experience in TV production, many of which in senior production management roles. He is also a qualified Executive Level Coach and Mentor (ILM L7).
Session 1 - Monday 11 January 2027
- Thinking Differently: The PM Mindset
- Understanding Insurance and Rights
- Approaches to a specialism: OBs, Overseas Filming
- Common challenges; responsibility, difficult conversations, referring up
- Pre-, Post- and beyond Production: Understanding and adapting for your commission
Session 2 - Monday 8 February 2027
- Reforecasting and Cost Management
- Digital planning and budgeting
- Common challenges; speaking up, delegating, working strategically
- Understanding how your role fits into a wider context
The mentoring element of this programme is where you focus on your own situation. Your company, your projects and your own approach.
Over 2 x 90 min online sessions, your tutor will create a confidential space where you can talk about what concerns you.
This course is aimed at experienced Production Coordinators, Junior Production Managers ready to step-up or newly promoted Production Managers.
You will need to be well-organised, effective under pressure, resourceful, a problem solver, computer literate, financially minded and have good leadership skills.
You may also have a background in business/financial management, or a job with transferable skills and be looking for a career change.
We aim for this course to be accessible so please let us know if you have any access requirements.
Please fill in the application form, attaching your CV