A Production Manager's Guide to Film Production Management

Break into film production—or level up fast—with a clear, real-world guide to production management (PM).Most film knowledge isn’t taught—it’s learned on set, often the hard way. This book bridges that gap. Written by a working production manager, this guide delivers practical, experience-based insight into how film and TV productions actually run.Designed for emerging production managers, upcoming filmmakers, assistant production managers and anyone in film looking to round out their film knowledge, this book focuses on the systems, workflows, and decision-making required to keep a production moving.Inside, you’ll learn:Core production management fundamentals used on real setsHow to navigate union environments and crew structure (with an Ontario industry focus)Practical approaches to problem-solving, logistics, and adapting to constant change from prep to wrapThe realities of working in film—where no two days are the sameThis is a field-tested approach to managing film productions, built from years of hands-on experience in narrative film and television.Whether you’re stepping onto your first set or refining your process, this guide helps you work smarter, avoid common gaps in knowledge, and operate with confidence in a fast-moving industry. Read more