Expression of Interest | An Introduction to The Locations Department (Location Trainee to Location Manager)

Expression of Interest | An Introduction to The Locations Department (Location Trainee to Location Manager)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Please note by registering your interest you are NOT applying for a course.  This is to gauge the interest of crew in attending this type of course.  We would also like to hear what elements you would like to see on the course so that we know the training is meeting crew needs as directly expressed by the crew.

Proposed Course: An Introduction to The Locations Department (Location Trainee to Location Manager)
Date the course commences:  TBC

Duration: 2 days (late February)

Cost: Free

Venue: In Person, TBC

Tutor(s):  Liz Kenny & Colm Nolan

Course Profile:

This course will run over 2 day on a weekend

Film & TV Crew Academy West is managed by Atlantic Academy.

This in-person session would aim to give participants an overview of the Locations department and skills needed to work successfully on a Locations team. This course will cover pre-pre-production, scouting, production schedule and negotiations all the way through to striking location.  

Course content:

  • Script Breakdowns
  • Scouting Process
  • Scheduling
  • Budget
  • Working with Production Designers and Directors
  • Negotiations
  • Permits and Permissions
  • Local Councils and DCC
  • OPW
  • Road Closures
  • Access
  • Tech Recces
  • Movement Orders
  • Health and Safety
  • Introduction to Location Department roles

Participant Profile:

This course will be aimed at those who have an interest in working and progressing in the Location Department

 

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at  link by 1 pm on Friday 8th December 2023

For technical difficulties with the online system please email lorraine.higgins@nationaltalentacademies.ie

Selection on courses/programmes will be based on the quality of the application and industry experience relevant to the course and participant profile.   We do not accept CVs so please make sure you outline all relevant experience in the application form. 

Film & TV Crew Academy West courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

Tutor Profile:

Location manager 

Liz Kenny

Liz Kenny boasts 25 years of extensive production experience spanning Film, TV, Documentary, and commercials. Her expertise encompasses various genres, including drama, entertainment, and Live OB. Throughout her career, she has excelled in roles such as Location Unit/Production Manager and Producer, contributing to numerous successful productions. Liz has collaborated with renowned production companies and broadcasters worldwide, including RKO, BBC, ITV, Sony, Nickelodeon, Google, MTV, ARTE, RTE, ICON Productions, World 2000, AppleTV, Viacom, Kite Entertainment, Animo, Merman UK. Her impressive credits feature notable dramas like "Braveheart," "Some Mother’s Son," "Innocent S2," and "Bad Sisters," as well as TV entertainment programs such as "Operation Transformation," "Squad Goals," "Supergarden," "Quizone," and "Takeaway Titans.

 

Colm Nolan 

With a career spanning back to 1996, Colm Nolan has made significant contributions to the film industry, particularly in the locations department. Having worked on a diverse range of projects, from Irish films to international blockbusters like "Reign of Fire," "Leap Year," and "Love & Friendship," his expertise in scouting and managing locations has been invaluable. Colm's notable contributions also include involvement in the production of "Penny Dreadful," "The Turning," and "Miss Scarlet and the Duke." Beyond his on-set responsibilities, Colm has taken on a pivotal role in the Locations Guild, focusing on training requirements. As a key member of the team, he is dedicated to nurturing and developing future talent, showcasing a commitment to the growth and evolution of the film industry's next generation of location professionals