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This comprehensive manual is, in effect, two books in one: a detailed insider’s guide for managing a film or television production covered from both the Production Manager’s and the Production Coordinator’s points of view.
In this greatly expanded second edition of Surviving Production, Deborah Patz taps into her 18 years of independent production and studio experience to advise you on everything you need to know and accomplish from before the first day of preproduction, through production, wrap, post-production and even audit. Deborah shares secrets and systems and tells it like it is, delivering the nuts and bolts of the business in 35 in-depth chapters and 70 additional pages of essential forms.
Includes: getting hired; budgeting and breakdowns; setting up the production office; hiring crew; workspace organization; production scheduling; daily production reports; location management; production insurance and completion bonds; petty cash and purchase orders; deal memos; cast contracts; script format and revisions; customs & immigration; legal clearances; cost reporting; postproduction; audits and much more.
What people say
“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.
“An invaluable and comprehensive guide for production co-ordinators.”
Norman Jewison,
Film Producer & Director