Intro to Factual Production Management for TV

A one-day seminar for production managers and team managers or anyone preparing for a management role.


Format:
The course works through a sample programme request, and derives from this a draft schedule and budget to cash flow and cost reports. There are group exercises for each stage.

The session serves as a practical and very accessible introduction to each of these areas, with the tutor on hand for helpful guidance and insightful answers to large and small questions on production management.


Meet the Tutor - Chris Thompson
Since his first credit as a production manager in 1975, Chris has had a wide range of experience as a freelancer on mainly factual programming, e.g. Sex with Paula, Gardeners World and UK
Late. He was Factual Programme Finance manager for BBC Planning and Strategy. He is a founding member of the Production Managers Association, holds his own NVQ level 4 in Production and is an NVQ assessor for the BBC. Chris now does budgeting and scheduling projects.


What the delegates say:
“Brilliant course! I learnt so much!”
- Clare Corcoran, Wag TV

“Chris was excellent…I’ve been on several courses and this was by far the best…recommended”
- Sally Worthington, Screenhouse Productions