The person in charge of the location where filming or taping is occurring. The location manager is a representative of the producers and is responsible for everything occurring on the set, including the budget. The location manager differs from the director in that the director is responsible for the creative aspects of the production, and the production manager is responsible for every thing else.
Responsible for scouting locations, for securing permits and for making sure each location is ready for the film crew before filming and is left in a decent state after filming.[ edit
On a movie or television production, the person responsible for finding suitable locations in which to film.
Individual who manages various aspects of filming on location, such as arranging with authorities for permission to shoot in specific places.
a film crew worker who scouts, contracts, and manages the location sets (as opposed to studio sets) for film productions. Locations are usually real places used as found sets with a minimum of set dressing or construction.
Scouts locations and negotiates use agreements with property owners. Works with the transportation captain to make sure there is enough parking at the location; works with local officials to coordinate shooting schedules, and is responsible for the condition of the locations after shooting is finished.
The Location Department is an often forgotten yet integral department in the creation of a motion picture. Like the Production Coordinator, it is only when things go wrong does the Location Manager usually get any recognition. In Hollywood, they are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 399 but are commonly associated with production as being part of the management of a show and as such, are generally paid a weekly salary as opposed to an hourly wage.