Common use of Production Manager Clause in Contracts

Production Manager. ‌ (a) The Production Manager is engaged by the Producer to perform duties as a Production Manager on a motion picture. The fact that the Production Manager may also render services in any other capacity shall not take him out of the classification as a Production Manager, with reference to any work he performs as a Production Manager, and during the period of such work. The Producer agrees that a Production Manager providing these additional services shall still be subject to District Council representation as a Production Manager and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be applicable to such Guild Member. (b) The Production Manager, under the supervision of the Producer, is required to coordinate, facilitate and oversee the preparation of the production unit or units (to the extent herein provided) assigned to him, all off-set logistics, Day-to-Day production decisions, locations, Budget schedules and personnel. (c) Without limitation, among the duties which the Producer must assign to the Production Manager are the coordination of or participation in the following: (i) Prepare script breakdown and preliminary shooting schedule. (ii) Prepare or coordinate the preparation of the Budget. (iii) Coordinate preliminary search and survey of all locations and the completion of arrangements for same. (iv) Assist in the preparation of the production to ensure continuing efficiency. (v) Coordinate completion of the Production Report for each Day's work, showing work covered and the status of the production, and arrange for the distribution of that report in line with the Producer's requirements. (vi) Coordinate arrangements for the transportation and housing of cast, crew and staff. (vii) Coordinate the securing of releases and negotiations for locations. (viii) Coordinate the engaging of all production unit personnel. (ix) Maintain a liaison with local authorities regarding locations and the operation of the motion picture. (x) Obtain authorization of overtime for cast and crew. (xi) Coordinate and prepare, in conjunction with the Production Accountant, the weekly cost report. (d) The Production Manager may be referred to and credited as the Unit Production Manager (UPM).