FILM & TV LOCATION ASSISTANT Intensive Training (one-day course)

The Film and TV Industry is booming and there is a huge nationwide demand for crew, particularly in the Location Department. If you would like to learn what’s involved in being a LOCATION ASSISTANT, there is no better time for us to teach you what we know.

The Location Assistant Intensive Training course will be taught by Location Managers Claire and Faye Newton, who are industry professionals and co-founders of www.liverpoollocations.com. Between them they have over 42 years experience in the industry, working with global clients such as Disney, Warner Brothers, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, HBO to name but a few.

A Location Assistant is an important member of the location team representing the location department on set. They liaise with every department helping them with all aspects of the day to day running of the film set.

The Location Department is dynamic, exciting and can lead to a fulfilling career in the Film and TV industry. Locations is an essential part of the overall film making process as we are involved with every department, in all stages of production. From script breakdown, location scouting, working with directors, designers, down to the logistical and detailed planning of the shoot. On a daily basis we work with the film crew, councils, public, home owners, businesses, police, security, highways and the list goes on.

We are keen ambassadors of the Location Department and our one-day intensive course will provide both THEORY and PRACTICAL learning to help and support you in your potential career within the industry.

This course is the first of many that will run throughout 2022. The spaces on each course are limited to 16, this will allow for an opportunity to talk directly to ourselves (Claire & Faye) gaining invaluable feedback and on-the-job knowledge. This course is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a member of the Location team and is suitable for all ages and backgrounds as no experience is necessary.

Our aim on completion of the course is to equip you with the information and tools to be ‘set-ready’ and feel confident stepping onto a filming location.

Regardless of whether you want to progress in Locations or use the Locations department as a stepping-stone into the wider industry, this course will provide solid knowledge and tips that will help you stand out when applying for work in the TV & Film industry. 


Course Content:

• Overview of the industry

• Location department structure & responsibilities

• Role of a Location Assistant

• A ‘day in the life’ of the location team

• Set etiquette

• How to scout a good location

• Filming on private & public land

• Communication Skills

• Practical location equipment tutorials

• Movement Orders & Unit Bases

• Script breakdown

• Call Sheets

• Health & Safety

• Film Offices

• Advice on CV’s & looking for work

• Covid Protocols

• Q&A Sessions

• The course is held on a film location

• On completion of the course you will be added to our 'Location Runner & Marshal database'.

Testimonials

“Starting out my career in locations at Hollyoaks with Faye and Claire was so worthwhile. It gave me the chance to train in a safe, moderately paced environment. I learned so much during my time there. Claire and Faye will not only train you up to the highest standards, but they will treat you with kindness and respect and they will do everything in their power to help you to progress and get out into the big wide world of TV! I owe them both a lot and I am forever grateful for the brilliant advice they have given me (and still give me!) to this day.” Kristie O'Brien - Assistant Location Manager (Red Rose - BBC Drama), Unit Manager (Munich - Feature Film), Location Assistant (Peaky Blinders)

“Claire’s mentorship and training allowed me to inherit her high standard of professionalism and ‘I care’ attitude approach. Claire holds the key to many doors into the film industry. My journey in Locations now takes me into my first role as a Unit Manager, which Claire predicted I’d be good at . I’ll forever be thankful for the invaluable tutelage, experiences and friendship offered, when she kindly opened one of those doors for me“ Jack Finlay - Location Assistant (The Batman- Feature Film)

“As the Liverpool Location Manager on Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool, Faye Newton used her expertise to source and procure the most authentic places to reflect the setting of the story. She understood the brief and her excellent negotiation skills meant the production stayed on target with the location budget.“ Barbara Broccoli- Producer (James Bond)

“There is no one better to learn from in the industry - Faye and Claire taught me everything I needed to know to give me a head start in my career, whilst both being incredibly professional and also genuine, kind people. They have a wealth of experience to share, and will give you all the tools you need to take straight onto set“. Rosie Cameron - 3rd AD & Covid Supervisor (Hollyoaks - Channel 4 Drama)

The Finer Details

Date: Friday 25th February 2022

Time: 08.30-16.30

Limited number of places: 16

Cost: £249

Lunch and refreshments included

Free parking onsite

Location: Emergency Services Training Centre, 2 East St, Wallasey, Birkenhead, CH41 1BY

For more information on Liverpool Locations see website below: www.liverpoollocations.com