Production management for TV and film : the professional's guide

"What Linda Stradling doesn't know about production management isn't worth knowing" The Documentary Filmmakers GroupPlaying a key role in helping producers to interpret and realise the directors' vision, production managers are responsible for all organisational aspects of TV and film production - from start to finish.

Now this essential handbook tells you how it's done.

Written by highly experienced production manager and specialist tutor, Linda Stradling, this is a complete guide to the profession.

It includes details on self-organisation and the best systems to use, budgets, schedules and cost control, hiring and firing, contracts, insurance, setting up a shoot, dealing with contributors, acquiring copyright, people skills and ethics.

So whether you're just starting out or want to improve your knowledge and skills, this is the book for you.