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key department heads (production designer, cinematographer,
visual effects supervisor, location manager, costume designer,
first assistant director or A.D., and auditor) are hired and
work with the director and producers to determine what the
filming schedule will be, where the film will be shot and
how it will look. The director handles creative decisions
about casting, the script and the film’s visual style,
and the producers deal with some creative issues as well as
the budget and schedule, hiring key personnel, choosing locations
and troubleshooting daily problems.
The
line producer and unit production manager (UPM) handle the
nuts and bolts of the administrative duties, such as hiring
the crew and production office staff, overseeing equipment
rentals, and creating the budget. A general production meeting
is held toward the end of pre-production to discuss the logistics
of shooting and to give the crew an opportunity to resolve
any outstanding issues.
The
studio’s Production Administration department also plays
a significant role. Acting in a supervisory capacity, the
production "admin" team works with each film’s
producers and talent to make sure the collective vision of
the finished film is made a reality, stepping in when necessary
to spot potential problems and formulate
solutions.
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