Also called: UPM, Production Manager
Turns a script into a budget and schedule, then manages every dollar and day of the shoot.
A line producer might start the day reworking the schedule because rain is forecast, approve overtime for the grip crew, and negotiate a cheaper rate for a location. They know exactly what every scene costs.
Approximate. DGA minimums for UPMs run roughly $6,000+/week on major productions.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Usually works up from production assistant to coordinator to manager over 8-12 years.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Film Production, Business Administration, Accounting.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Tracks overall producer/director growth.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI scheduling and budgeting software does more of the breakdowns; negotiating with crews and solving daily crises stays human.
Classes: Accounting, Business, Statistics, Film/video production CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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