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David Freedman

Line Producer / Production Manager

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• UK / London based with 10+ years' experience

• Line produced and PM'd Features, Shorts and more

• Studied film and practical filmmaking at London Met

• Trained in Production Management at NFTS

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I have extensive experience with production at all budget levels and have production managed or line produced numerous small features and shorts. My PM feature credits include £1M Sci-fi Horror feature The Seed (Dir. Sam Walker, 2021) for Camelot Films for Shudder, and more recently £0.5M AI Horror feature JITTERS (Marc Zammit, 2025) for Aptitude Films for Trinity Content Partners. Plus was UK UPM on Bollywood football feature A Game of Two Halves (Dir. Khayam Khan, 2024) for K Squared and Platoon Films. Plus, I’ve line produced micro-budget features including Homeless Ashes (Dir. Marc Zammit), an award-winning drama which had a market screening at Cannes, premiere at Raindance and theatrical release with Everyman Cinemas. Plus, line produced The Liberator (Dir. Ben Lettieri, 2017) an award-winning UK action movie for Improvise Films, distributed by Leomark Studios. I’m also a Film London Breakthrough Producer for my doc Under the Radar (Dir. Simon Frith, 2019). I have a proven track record bringing film projects in on schedule and budget and exceeding expectations. I'm organised, calm, professional, proactive, practically minded, hands-on and can do everything you need: setting up shoots, working to budget, negotiation, casting, crewing, contracting, managing and coordinating departments and production, kit hire, locations, logistics, booking travel, accommodation, catering, doing RAs, call sheets, overseeing and ensuring smooth prep + shoot, troubleshooting, reconciling invoices & receipts, cost reports, wrap etc. Plus, if required can supervise post-production to delivery. I additionally have some expertise in distribution having also attended markets including Cannes Marche, AFM, Berlinale & Hong Kong Film Art. TIFF s next on my list. I additionally hold a BA in Politics and A-level in Business. Production management, whether a feature, drama, doc, factual or a commercial is my passion.

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Development / Pre-Production

Experienced at breaking down scripts and producing budgets from small location shoots to large sound stage filming with set builds. Experience and research ability to generate realistic cost projections for all budget line items. Extensive knowledge of the organisation and processes of film shoots, of each department as well as of production & postproduction techniques to advise on best allocation of time and funds for creative execution. Can offer insightful budget suggestions to reduce costs but maintain production value. Experienced in managing teams and can lead personnel through production meetings. Will organise and oversee all pre-production and utilise extensive industry knowledge to manage casting, crewing, kit hire, contracts, purchases, locations, recces, permits, insurance, travel, accommodation, catering and more. Can issue TMOs and daily pre-production diary and regularly communicate and coordinate with Producers, Dir, HODs, Execs, Cast & Crew in all areas especially relating to achieving creative objectives and optimizing schedule & budget expenditure.

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Production / Post-Production

Will oversee and monitor the daily activities and progress of the production, approve and control expenses, ensure talent is happy and mediate any issues. Offer quick and smart solutions to unforeseen problems and remain calmly adaptable throughout. Can oversee last minute changes to keep the film on schedule and within budget. Ensure production equipment and assets are secure and that the shoot adheres to health and safety requirements. Can issue call sheets, progress reports and wrap notes and track costs. Manage all postproduction paperwork and activities including the work of editors, composers, sound designers, ADR and VFX and ensure deliverables on schedule and budget. Plus, can clear/license archive and music.

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