Locations in the UAE
The locations department finds, secures and manages filming locations, unit bases and parking, and liaises with owners, neighbours and authorities during the shoot.
Feature film, TV drama, Commercials, Music video, Digital & social
- Supervising Location ManagerLeads the locations department on large productions, managing multiple location managers, budgets and approvals.
- Location ManagerFinds and secures filming locations, negotiates fees and permissions and manages the location during the shoot.
- Key Assistant Location ManagerManages a location on shooting days, handling access, neighbours, parking and restoration.
- Assistant Location ManagerSupports the location manager with recces, permissions, location prep, unit moves and wrap.
- Location ScoutSearches for and photographs potential filming locations to match the script and the director's brief.
- Unit ManagerManages the practical running of the unit on location, from facilities and parking to toilets, signage and waste.
- Location AssistantSupports the locations team on the day with signage, setup, protection, cleaning and directing crew.
- Unit Base ManagerPlans and runs unit base, placing trailers, catering, generators and parking and keeping the base safe and clean.
- Traffic MarshalManages traffic and pedestrian control around filming locations, including holds for shots on public roads.
- Location Security GuardSecures sets, equipment and unit base on location, day and night.
- Location CoordinatorHandles locations paperwork, contracts, maps and schedules for the locations department.
- Locations TraineeEntry-level trainee in the locations department learning recces, set protection and unit management.