Hi, I'm Abbey Chapman—a Production Manager and Creative Operations professional based in Ottawa, Ontario. I bring 13+ years of experience coordinating fast-paced film and television projects, with a strong track record in scheduling, logistics, and cross-functional team leadership. I thrive in high-pressure creative environments, keeping productions on track and within budget while ensuring safety, quality, and collaboration across departments. I excel at building detailed schedules, coordinating large crews, and adapting plans in real time to changing priorities, weather, or constraints. My career spans feature films, TV movies, scripted series, and commercials, with hands-on experience across AD, locations, art, and production operations, delivering successful project outcomes from pre-production through wrap.

Abbey Chapman

Hi, I'm Abbey Chapman—a Production Manager and Creative Operations professional based in Ottawa, Ontario. I bring 13+ years of experience coordinating fast-paced film and television projects, with a strong track record in scheduling, logistics, and cross-functional team leadership. I thrive in high-pressure creative environments, keeping productions on track and within budget while ensuring safety, quality, and collaboration across departments. I excel at building detailed schedules, coordinating large crews, and adapting plans in real time to changing priorities, weather, or constraints. My career spans feature films, TV movies, scripted series, and commercials, with hands-on experience across AD, locations, art, and production operations, delivering successful project outcomes from pre-production through wrap.

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Hi, I’m Abbey Chapman—a Production Manager and Creative Operations professional based in Ottawa, Ontario. I bring 13+ years of experience coordinating fast-paced film and television projects, with a strong track record in scheduling, logistics, and cross-functional team leadership. I thrive in high-pressure creative environments, keeping productions on track and within budget while ensuring safety, quality, and collaboration across departments.

I excel at building detailed schedules, coordinating large crews, and adapting plans in real time to changing priorities, weather, or constraints. My career spans feature films, TV movies, scripted series, and commercials, with hands-on experience across AD, locations, art, and production operations, delivering successful project outcomes from pre-production through wrap.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director / Production Manager at Freelance Film & Television Production
January 1, 2013 - Present
Developed and managed complex production schedules balancing budget constraints, cast availability, location logistics, and on-set operations. Led cross-functional teams across departments to ensure efficient execution of fast-paced productions. Adapted plans in real-time to weather, schedule shifts, and operational issues. Collaborated with producers, directors, location teams, and technical departments from pre-production through wrap; maintained detailed production documentation including schedules, calls, progress reports, and department communications. Worked across feature films, television movies, scripted series, and commercial projects, building experience in AD, locations, art, transport, and production operations.
Location & Unit Manager at Freelance Film & Television Production
January 1, 2013 - Present
Supported location logistics, permitting, contracts, and site coordination; assisted with set operations, departmental coordination, transportation logistics, and production support across multiple production environments. Built a reputable client base and a robust business database.

Education

MA Screenwriting Diploma at Algonquin College
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
BA Honours Drama, Communication, Media & Film at University of Windsor
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services