LINE PRODUCER

The Line Producer will be responsible for the business end of the production, working closely with writers, producers, directors and cast. Primary job duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Prepare production schedule and budget

• Produce a provisional budget to show the total amount of funding required

• Help set up the production office

• Coordinate location scouting, sourcing equipment and suppliers 

• Hire the production team

• Manage insurance claims

• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the production is completed on time and within budget with financial monitoring systems and by controlling production expenditure and materials. 

Qualifications

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Media, Accounting or a related field

• At least 5 years’ experience in scheduling and budgeting

• At least 3 years’ experience in assistant direction, location management and/or in a production office 

• In-depth knowledge of filmmaking processes

• Ability to balance creative expectations with financial resources

• Understanding of relevant health and safety laws and procedures

• Industry contacts will be an asset

• Exceptional communication skills

• Diplomacy and negotiation skills