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Introduction to Locations Management | March 2020 | Application Form |
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Introduction to Locations Management
Date: 2nd - 4th March 2020
Location: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA
Description
Learn what you need to start work in the film and TV locations department
Course Content
Using both theory and practical work, the dynamic role the Locations department plays in each production will be revealed. By providing a guide to each stage of production, the aim is to give an understanding of how the Locations team collaborates with each department on the production to ensure the success of any shoot.
The course covers:
- Locations research
- Time management
- Organising location recces
- The Unit Base
- Who gives permission to do what
- Site visits
- Location equipment; what’s needed and where to find it
- Negotiating fees
- Working with Security
- Talks from industry professionals.
The course is led by Lloret Dunn, a freelance Supervising Location Manager, who has worked for over 25 years in Scotland's Film and TV sector on a diverse range of productions including Sky Atlantic’s Patrick Melrose, T2 Trainspotting and World War Z.
The course is aimed at those interested in entering the diverse, intense and hugely rewarding world of the Locations Department. A mixture of those with experience including new entrants welcome. Tenacity, creativity and great people skills vital!
To get the most out of the course, participants should bring your own camera or camera phone and laptop, as well as warm waterproof clothes for site visits.
Tutor
This course is led by Lloret Dunn, a freelance Supervising Location Manager, who has worked for over 25 years in Scotland's Film and TV sector on a diverse range of productions including Sky Atlantic’s Patrick Melrose, T2 Trainspotting and World War Z. She will be joined by David Neilson, Producer and MD of commercials company Filming Scotland who will focus on the unique demands placed on the location scout when working on commercials.
Fees:
Freelance Rate: £455
Corporate Rate: £960
Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary.
Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications.
If you are intending to apply for a bursary the deadline is Monday 17th February 2020 at 9 am.
Bursaries
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.
Data Protection
The National Film and Television School respects your personal information and undertakes to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our full Data Protection Policy can be found here.
Date: 2nd - 4th March 2020
Location: BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DA
Description
Learn what you need to start work in the film and TV locations department
Course Content
Using both theory and practical work, the dynamic role the Locations department plays in each production will be revealed. By providing a guide to each stage of production, the aim is to give an understanding of how the Locations team collaborates with each department on the production to ensure the success of any shoot.
The course covers:
- Locations research
- Time management
- Organising location recces
- The Unit Base
- Who gives permission to do what
- Site visits
- Location equipment; what’s needed and where to find it
- Negotiating fees
- Working with Security
- Talks from industry professionals.
The course is led by Lloret Dunn, a freelance Supervising Location Manager, who has worked for over 25 years in Scotland's Film and TV sector on a diverse range of productions including Sky Atlantic’s Patrick Melrose, T2 Trainspotting and World War Z.
The course is aimed at those interested in entering the diverse, intense and hugely rewarding world of the Locations Department. A mixture of those with experience including new entrants welcome. Tenacity, creativity and great people skills vital!
To get the most out of the course, participants should bring your own camera or camera phone and laptop, as well as warm waterproof clothes for site visits.
Tutor
This course is led by Lloret Dunn, a freelance Supervising Location Manager, who has worked for over 25 years in Scotland's Film and TV sector on a diverse range of productions including Sky Atlantic’s Patrick Melrose, T2 Trainspotting and World War Z. She will be joined by David Neilson, Producer and MD of commercials company Filming Scotland who will focus on the unique demands placed on the location scout when working on commercials.
Fees:
Freelance Rate: £455
Corporate Rate: £960
Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary.
Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications.
If you are intending to apply for a bursary the deadline is Monday 17th February 2020 at 9 am.
Bursaries
Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.
Data Protection
The National Film and Television School respects your personal information and undertakes to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998.
Our full Data Protection Policy can be found here.