The Location Manager is engaged by the Producer and searches, surveys, secures and arranges for locations for the approval of the Producer

in consultation with the Director and Production Designer.

A Location Manager’s duties include the following: locate sites, whether through file search or scouting; contact property owners as an authorized functionary of the Producer; negotiate property rental and use rates between owners and the Production company; obtain necessary

permission or permits for location sites and location parking from appropriate government authorities; maintain the negotiated condition and use of the location site under the rental contract or government permit; meet with the appropriate area film office or council and maintain a liaison with same during location use; meet with local business or residents’ associations, if necessary. In the performance of their duties, they may drive others provided such driving does not interfere with the Location Manager’s regular duties.

Prepare detailed location budgets and in so doing, consult with the Producer and the Production Manager. Identify extraordinary costs and required adjustments and keep the Producer and the Production Manager informed of same.

Coordinate the work of the location department staff, as well as any relevant outside contractors."

The Assistant Location Manager is engaged by the Producer in consultation with the Location Manager to act as an assistant responsible to the Location Manager. Under no circumstances may an Assistant Location Manager work without the supervision of a Location Manager. An Assistant Location Manager must use due diligence to ensure that the Production is working within the limits of the location permit and contractual obligations as outlined by the Location Manager and that a professional and positive relationship is maintained with residents, business owners, and government officials.

The duties of the Training Assistant Location Manager shall be performed under the coordination, direction or supervision of the Location Manager or their designate.

The Location PA’s duty is to assist the Assistant Location Manager in the performance of the functions and duties as outlined in Article 11.17. In addition and without limitation such duties include: prepare the locations department vehicle; prepare the film locations with signage and protective coverings; ensure the equipment base areas, additional make-up & hair stations, background holding areas, washrooms, greenrooms and lunch areas are prepared; maintain a clean working environment; perform crowd and traffic control except where this work is customarily performed by police officers or by security personnel of a facility at which the photography takes place and which requires security personnel under its location agreement; and, distribute film notification letters and collect signatures if required by the location permit. Notwithstanding the above-described duties, the Location PA will not be required to perform bio or medical cleaning.