UPM

Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater

UPM
Stands forUnit production manager
CategoriesArts & Entertainment

UPM stands for Unit production manager, a film, television and theater abbreviation.

Production executive who manages a film's budget, schedule, crew hiring and logistics, reporting to the producers. The UPM signs off on daily costs and keeps the shoot on budget.

Example: The UPM cut a location day to bring the shoot back on budget.

Usage notes

UPMs, assistant directors and directors are represented by the Directors Guild of America in the US. Line producers often perform similar duties on independent productions. Pronounced as letters.

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