Q: Can you briefly explain what your role is? The unit manager looks after and co-ordinates the logistics and facilities for the cast and crew on set. I work with the Location manager and have 3 unit assistants.
We provide things like the vechiles, green rooms, make-up and wardrobe trucks, mini-buses, lunchspots/tables/chairs/tents, tea and coffee, security, directions and car parking spots.
Once the location manager has negotiated the location, they handball the job to me for all the day to day stuff.
Q: Why is your job important? It's about keeping the smooth process going, to make the film happen and saving time for the production.
Q: What do you like about your job? The variety of places I go to, I work with nice people. I really like the flexibility and variety.
Q: What don't you like about your job? The weather and the hours. It's usual to film a 10 hr day but that means the unit team generally work 14hrs. We start 2 hrs before the crew and up to 2hrs afterwards. Most of us look forward to the break between jobs.
Q: What qualifications / education do you need? Truck license and a flexible,cheerful personality.
Q: What other movies have you worked on? Australia, Mao's Last Dancer, Kangaroo Jack and Matrix 1,2,3.
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