Show Production Manager

Description

Position at DNEG Show Production Managers are the heart and soul of a project. They are responsible for managing all aspects of a show and the successful running of the production. The SPM is in charge of the overall schedule and must maintain this schedule throughout the course of the project. As well as extensive client relationship management the Show Production Manager will need to work closely with the Heads of Department and VFX Supervisor to establish clear and efficient methodologies.

They are the driving force of the team, actively planning the day to day work while looking ahead and seeing the big picture, they ensure the full team feels supported and motivated.

Roles and responsibilities:

Technical

Sets up the show in Shotgun

Sets up version zeros send procedure

Sets up shots, sequence, and assets in Shotgun

Works with the Mumbai team to ensure the setup of onset data

Sets up client send procedure, based on Client Delivery/Tech Specs

Sets up Internal & Client weekly reports

Works with the Shoot department for any shoot requirements

Notifies the Editorial team regarding show details

Sets up Tech check procedure

Workflow

Works with the CPM to define all processes and procedures on the show.

Update the Production section of the show wiki on DNET, with “how to” documentation for all non-standard processes used on the show.

Work with the Producer, VFX Supervisor, Head of CG, Head of Production Processes and the Central Production Manager to establish client asset stages and shot stages.

Organise all initial meetings such as Get Go’s, Methodologies, Stages, etc.

Resourcing

Communicate any show updates to the Department Production Managers (DPMs) and local Resource Manager to allow the departments to plan accordingly.

Keep an open line of communication with each department by booking Show / Department meetings and attend these meetings weekly.

Update the block weekly based on the schedule, respect the two week rule and only roll crew on and off outside of that time frame.

Use spotfire to keep a running check on Show Health. Work closely with DPMs on any issues.

Work with the DPMs and Dept Supervisors to solve any problems that come up with the schedule or crew.

Attend meetings with the CPM and Resource Manager to discuss show and company updates.

Cross-Site

Work out cross-site processes and how communication will flow. Set up “Nightly News” on the show.

Work out which site will deliver and accept material to and from the client.

Ensure the location split is clear and workflows are defined. example: how work will be reviewed, how work will flow between the sites.

Establish and attend cross-site meetings to ensure that the sites are talking to each other efficiently.

Ensure a smooth turnover of cross-site schedules to the Show PMs in other sites.

Team

Set up the production team split across departments and sequences. Add details to the show DNET page

Set up and run the show team daily schedule (with support from the Production Assistant)

Link Production and Show Supervision team to the show when they join, ensure that the correct team members are included on the appropriate email aliases

Be the leader, support and mentor the production team with tips, tricks and advice on best practices

Client

Maintain professional relationships with the clients.

Make sure the client has briefed the show team fully on Shot Briefs, as well as any updates to the briefs.

Check that client requests are being prioritised and replied to by the Show Production Assistants.

Keep an eye on client emails, making sure they are all responded to correctly and in a timely manner.

Communicate any issues with the schedule or methodologies to the Producer/VFX Supervisor that need to be raised to the client.

Ensure version zeroes are being sent to the client. Work closely with the Editorial team in making sure Client Tech Specs have been accounted for in deliverables.

Organise and attend briefing meetings for new turnover/brief changes.

Send the weekly client report.

Oversee setup of, and attend client calls.

Schedule

Create block schedule outside of Shotgun using the bid to inform overall planning.

Create an overall schedule in Shotgun using client…