Film Production Management 101 – 2nd Ed.:
Management and Coordination in a Digital Age
Known as “the Swiss Army knife of production management,” 500-page Film
Production Management 101 is actually two books in one — the essential
open-on-the-desk guide for both production managers and coordinators. Patz takes
you on a journey from development and pre-visualization to postproduction and
audit, covering everything with detailed insights, humorous production stories
and the inside scoop on working in film and television production.
Film Production Management 101 and Patz’ previous Surviving
Production were quickly adopted as “the” essential road map
to the business and logistics of on-the-job film & television production
since 1997. Originally developed from practical tools Patz created for her film
and television production career, this new edition has undergone a comprehensive
update to address the shifting balance between digital and film technologies
and to pave the way as we progress further into the digital age. The book includes
everything from budgeting, to managing the production office, to script revisions,
to cost reporting, to copyright, to publicity, and much, much more. With Patz’
penchant for sharing knowledge and her knack for communicating concepts, Film
Production Management 101 continues to be the book you have to have open
on your desk for every prep, shoot, and wrap day. The more than 50 useful forms
and checklists which are included (and downloadable) will save you time, money,
and headaches, working like a pro right from day one.
VIDEO: Deb Patz talks about her book...
What People Say
“At last the complex relationship between the creation of a film and the day-to-day
production management and coordination of that film is spelled out in clear,
readable, and accurate detail. Deborah has written a wonderful book which should
be extremely helpful to novice low-budget independent filmmakers and seasoned
professionals alike.”
—Sharon McGowan, Independent Producer and Assistant Professor, University of
British Columbia Film Program
“An invaluable and comprehensive guide. Deborah Patz has drawn on her own experience
and has written a thoroughly researched and helpful book.”
—Norman Jewison, Producer/Director, The Hurricane, Moonstruck,
Fiddler on the Roof
“Deborah prepares you for any situation the PM and PC will encounter throughout
the life of a project. From the initial interview to the wrap party, this book
guides you on how to be prepared and how to act professionally in every circumstance.”
—Chris Robertson, Hollywood Writer’s Block
“This is one of the most insightful industry books I’ve ever seen. Anybody
going into this industry should read it.”
—Seaton McLean, President Motion Picture Production, Alliance Atlantis Communications
Inc.
Deborah Patz has been a filmmaker on award-winning productions
since the mid-1980s, primarily as a production manager and coordinator, and
then as production executive. She has worked with Lucasfilm, IMAX, MCA/Universal,
Alliance/Atlantis, Nelvana, BBC, CBC, the Disney Channel, and the list goes
on.
Download Production Management Forms
Below is a link to download sixty (60) professional forms you will find very
valuable when in production. They are best used in conjunction with Film
Production Management 101.
Download
all at once (.zip)