Ryan Watterson

About Ryan

Over 10 years of location and production experience and 2 years of serving as the Location Specialist for the Savannah Film Office. Very well organized and detail-oriented with an extensive list of contacts and knowledge of local policies which includes the permitting process. Have scouted, coordinated and managed film, television, commercial, editorial and music video projects in the Savannah, Atlanta and New Orleans areas (See resume attached for a list of credits and references). Location Management & Scouting • Extensive location scouting experience • Maintains a database of locations, as well as access to other scouts, commissioners and government officials in the southeast • Works with homeowners and landlords to negotiate rates and availability • Leads technical and director scouts • Serves as liaison between the city’s film office and the production company • Has the ability to craft a budget and schedule that achieves production objective Production Management & Coordination • Hires and supervises crew • Directly assists above the line and studio personnel • Coordinates distribution of all documents such as scripts and schedules • Manages travel and housing for cast and crew • Maintains files and all required documentation for studio requirements, union compliance and tax rebates • Ensures the on-time and on-budget completion of projects