Alessandro Garau


Location Manager

Alessandro is a London-based Location Manager with over 12 years’ experience across feature films, television, and commercials in the UK and internationally. Beginning his career in Italy on major commercials before moving to London, where he has worked across independent films and HETV projects. Combining creative insight with logistical expertise, Alessandro manages locations, budgets, contracts, and crews to support the director’s vision and deliver efficient shoots under pressure. Known for a decisive yet diplomatic approach, he has strong relationships with owners, vendors, and authorities alike. Fluent in Italian and English, with intermediate level of French, he brings adaptability and international experience to every production.

The Capture S3

Location Manager

Alice & Jack

Location Manager

The Completely Made up Adventures of Dick Turpin

Location Manager

Selected credits


date
production
director / production company
as Location Manager
television:
2025
THE CAPTURE S3
Johnny Allan, Ben Chanan / Heyday Television, BBC
2024
THE COMPLETELY MADE-UP ADVENTURES OF DICK TURPIN
George Kane / Big Talk Productions, Apple TV+
2024
ALICE & JACK
Juho Kuosmanen, Hong Khaou / Me + You Productions
2023
THE GOLD S1 (Pre-Production)
Aniel Kara, Lawrence Gough / Tannadice Pictures, BBC
2022
THE SPLIT S3
Dee Koppang OÕLeary / Sister Pictures
2021
I AM...
Dominic Savage / Me + You Productions, Channel 4
2020-21
KING GARY
James de Frond / Shiny Button Productions, BBC
2020
BUMPS
Sandy Johnson / Kudos, BBC
2019
ELLIE & NATASIA (Pilot)
Andrew Gaynord / CPL Productions
2019
URBAN MYTHS
Molly Manners / Merman
features:
2023
THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
Hettie Macdonald / Essential Cinema, Embankment Films
2019
LOVE TYPE D
Sasha Collington / Midnight Circus Films
as Location Scout
television:
2025
REPUTATION
TBC / The Forge, BBC
2023
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Brady Hood / BBC Studios, Scott Free Productions
2016
NEW BLOOD
Anthony Philipson / Eleventh Hour Films, BBC
features:
2018
PATRICK THE PUG
Mandie Fletcher / Wagging Tale Productions
2017
MY NAME IS LENNY
Ron Scalpello / Salon Pictures, Embankment Films
as Assistant Location Manager
television:
2019
TURN UP CHARLIE
Matt Lipsey, Tristam Shapeero / Babieka, Netflix