Location Managers
Professional on-set location management keeping your New York locations running smoothly from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens.
Location management in New York requires professionals who navigate the city's unique permit ecosystem — from MOME's centralized permit system to NYPD traffic coordination, community board politics, and landmark preservation requirements. Our location managers bring the street-level knowledge and relationships that make filming possible in the world's most iconic city.
We connect you with location managers who know New York's unmatched filming landscape. Our network includes professionals experienced in managing shoots from Times Square to Brooklyn's brownstone streets, Queens' diverse neighbourhoods, and the Hudson Valley — providing the essential local expertise behind the thousands of productions that film in New York every year.
Complete Location Management
From tech scouts through wrap, our location managers handle every aspect of your filming locations—so you can focus on making your production.
On-Set Management
- • Daily location supervision
- • Crew coordination on site
- • Safety management
- • Noise & crowd control
- • Access management
Permit Coordination
- • Filming permit management
- • Road closure coordination
- • Authority liaison
- • Compliance monitoring
- • Documentation handling
Property Relations
- • Owner communication
- • Access negotiations
- • Damage prevention
- • Neighbor relations
- • Community liaison
Location Logistics
- • Tech scout coordination
- • Base camp setup
- • Parking management
- • Wrap & restoration
- • Multi-location coordination
Why Choose Our Location Managers
Local Permit Expertise
Expert navigation of New York's permit system through MOME. We coordinate NYPD traffic control, borough-level approvals, and landmark permits. NYC's free permit system is efficient but requires precise coordination.
Location Knowledge
We understand NPS commercial filming permits for Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, MTA permits for Grand Central, and Central Park Conservancy filming protocols.
Community Relations
Our location managers build positive relationships with building supers, block associations, and community boards across New York. We maintain the neighbourhood goodwill that keeps locations available in a city where every block has a voice.
Logistics Mastery
From Manhattan street closures to Brooklyn warehouse conversions, Queens studio lots, and Upstate NY wilderness, our managers coordinate logistics in the world's most demanding filming environment.
Location Management Expertise
What does a location manager do during production?
The location manager oversees all aspects of your filming locations—from arrival to wrap. This includes supervising crew on site, managing access and parking, coordinating with property owners, monitoring permit compliance, controlling noise and crowd issues, and ensuring the location is restored properly.
Do you handle permits and permissions?
Yes, our location managers coordinate all filming permits through NYC MOME. We handle NYPD traffic control, community board notifications, borough-level coordination, and landmark permits. NYC's permit system is free but requires careful navigation of community and logistical requirements.
What about heritage sites and protected locations?
We specialize in managing complex locations including Grand Central Terminal (MTA permit + fee), Central Park (Conservancy protocols), and NPS-managed sites like the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Our managers navigate NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission requirements for historic districts.
How do you handle neighbor and community relations?
Our location managers proactively communicate with neighbors before filming, address concerns during production, and ensure positive relationships. This community approach protects your production and maintains good standing for future shoots.
Can you manage multiple locations simultaneously?
Yes, for productions with multiple locations, we provide location management teams coordinating across all sites. Our managers communicate to ensure consistent standards and seamless company moves between locations.
What are typical location fees?
NYC filming permits through MOME are free, but ancillary costs include NYPD traffic control, parking meter bagging, and location fees for private and landmark properties. Our managers negotiate all rates and coordinate the logistics that keep New York productions on budget.
Need Location Management?
Tell us about your locations and we'll provide experienced managers for your production.