Benjamin Gamer

Location Manager on independent feature film starring Peter Sarsgaard and Winona Ryder. In charge of finding 1960's/70's period appropriate locations for film on incredibly tight budget. Also in charge of securing contracts, writing film permits, managing vehicle parking and providing holding and catering for crew.

Scouting and securing locations, holdings and basecamps; writing and submitting permits with the Mayor’s Office, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and various cities and townships; managing assistants; dealing with all location contacts; negotiating and writing contracts; running and maintaining set; addressing the concerns of neighbors and local businesses.

Scouting and securing large open public space for reality shoot; dealing directly with Lincoln Center; managing crowds and crew in a space open to the public during shooting.

Scouting and securing locations, holdings and basecamps; writing and submitting permits with the Mayor’s Office; managing assistants; dealing with all location contacts; negotiating and writing contracts; ; setting up location services such as garbage pickups and clean-up crews; running and maintaining set; addressing the concerns of neighbors and local businesses.

Scouted for rooftop locales around the city; negotiated and wrote filming agreements; secured holding/catering spaces; wrote permits for Mayor's Office; worked closely with out of town clients to ensure they felt comfortable and found the locations they were looking for.

Scouting and securing restaurants, apartments and a Metro North train on a low budget. Find restaurants and order catering for crew; submitting Mayor's Office Permits; managing sets; dealing directly with producers.

Scouting and securing locations, holdings and base camps for tier 1 film; mapping out and designing truck parking; writing and submitting permits with the Mayor’s Office, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation and various cities and townships; dealing with all location contacts; negotiating and writing contracts; running and maintaining set.