ANTONY JONES
Antony brings over a decade of extensive experience in the media industry, both as an in-house professional and a freelancer to various productions. His expertise encompasses seamless coordination of travel and accommodation requirements for shoots, both within the UK and internationally.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Comprehensive management of UK and international travel, covering flights (commercial and private), trains, cars, and ferries.
- Accommodation coordination, including Airbnb, long and short-term rentals, and serviced apartments.
- Conducting site visits for accommodation to ensure suitability for production needs.
- Coordinating ground transport logistics.
- Facilitating the rental of hire cars for production crew members.
- Diligent tracking of expenditures and adherence to budgets.
- Generating purchase orders for suppliers to streamline procurement processes.
- Proficient handling of PMI (Production Management Information) and expenses.
- Overseeing TMOs (Travel Management Orders) and distribution logistics.
- Organizing and facilitating COVID testing protocols for production teams.
- Efficiently managing transport coordination to optimize logistical workflows.
- Engaging in effective communication and contract negotiation with crew members.
- Serving as the key point of contact for cast members during pre-production stages.
Antony's wealth of experience ensures a smooth and organized execution of travel, accommodation, and logistical elements, contributing to the overall success of productions.