Unit Manager

Erich Bailey

  • 20 years experience
ALL
Onsite and studio experienced, managing location facilities including unit, makeup, costume and cast green rooms.

Kieran Cato, CATO LOGISTICS

  • Traffic Management - TfNSW and TMR approved, Risk Mitigation / Security & Safety consultant - 2ABC licence, Board member training & 2yrs on as board member for Screen Careers.
ALL
The industry leader in risk mitigation, traffic management, security and safety consulting.

Shaun Clifford

  • Diploma of Screen and Media
Brisbane
I've proven to manage crew well and have stayed within all budgets given to me. I have strong work ethics and work alongside solid hardworking crew!

Nathaniel Purdon

  • Drivers Licences: MR, R, Roadranger. Specialising in remote location work, passionate about alternative power systems and eco solutions.
Northern Rivers
Extensive experience delivering large-scale feature films, studio productions, international projects.
Gold Coast
Experienced Unit Manager with a practical, solutions-focused approach to supporting film and television productions.

Erich Bailey

  • 20 years experience
ALL
Onsite and studio experienced, managing location facilities including unit, makeup, costume and cast green rooms.

Lists as:

  • Location Facilities
  • Transport Captain, Coord
  • Unit Manager

Over 20 years’ experience working in Unit /  Transport across film and television in both studio and location environments.

I manage full unit setups including base facilities, cast green rooms, makeup and costume, ensuring everything runs smoothly on the ground.

With experience across productions of all sizes and a range of trucks available, I can support anything from small shoots to large-scale productions.

Kieran Cato, CATO LOGISTICS

  • Traffic Management - TfNSW and TMR approved, Risk Mitigation / Security & Safety consultant - 2ABC licence, Board member training & 2yrs on as board member for Screen Careers.
ALL
The industry leader in risk mitigation, traffic management, security and safety consulting.

Lists as:

  • Location Facilities
  • Safety Officer
  • Security
  • Traffic Management
  • Unit Manager

TRAFFIC + SECURITY + SAFETY + FIXER

Kieran Cato is the Managing Director of CATO Group, a premier provider of traffic management, security, and safety consulting for the film, TV, and events industries. With a career defined by solving complex logistical challenges, Kieran has built CATO into Australia’s largest location services company, delivering critical support for major domestic and international projects.

Kieran’s reputation as a trusted “Fixer” has led him to work directly with some of the world’s most high-profile principles, including Dua Lipa, Will Smith, MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) and Chris Hemsworth.

His offshore experience includes consulting on traffic, unit, and logistics for National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith in Bhutan, as well as managing operations for Disney’s Limitless with Chris Hemsworth.

Whether facilitating large-scale events for global icons or managing intricate logistics in remote environments, Kieran provides practical, high-level safety and security solutions that make him an indispensable partner for international productions.

CATO works with local and state governments directly including Brisbane City as a consultant and service provider, and has worked across all states. Business is registered in QLD and NSW.

FILM & TV  CREDITS:
2026  EXTRACTION 3 (feature), Netflix, Location Manager Lisa Scope – Traffic Management
2026  THE MARK (feature) Layover Productions, Location Manager – Liz Kilby – Traffic Management
2026  THE GREAT WHITE (feature) See Saw Films & ABC, Producer Ange Littlejohn – Traffic Management & Security Producer
2026  SCRUBBLANDS (Series) Easy Tiger, Line Producer  Annalisa Brown – Traffic Management & Security
2026  TOUGH LOVE  (Comedy Series) – WBITVP / Foxtel, Line Producer Annalisa Brown- Traffic Management & Security
2026  EMMA’S DANCE CLUB, Wooden Horse & ABC, Line Producer Cathy Flannery, Traffic Management & Security

Shaun Clifford

  • Diploma of Screen and Media
Brisbane
I've proven to manage crew well and have stayed within all budgets given to me. I have strong work ethics and work alongside solid hardworking crew!

Lists as:

  • Production Coordinator - Drama
  • Production Manager - Screen
  • Production Manager – Drama
  • Unit Manager

Over 12 years of experience across production management, coordination, and unit management within film and television, I bring a strong working knowledge of pre-production planning and on-set execution, with practical involvement in scheduling, budgeting support, logistics, and crew coordination.

I hold a Diploma qualification and continue to develop toward Production Manager and Line Producer roles. Experienced in assisting with line producing functions, including budget tracking and resource allocation, ensuring productions operate efficiently within established constraints.

Have strong work ethics, but am never too proud to ask for help from my team when it’s required. For this reason, I always have solid and clear communication with my crew and HOD’s to ensure each goal and production is met to the utmost satisfaction. I work hard to contribute to productions through hands-on coordination, problem-solving, and maintaining alignment between production requirements and on-ground execution during pre-production and principal photography phases.

RECENT CREDITS:

2026    KILLER WHALE – Production Manager
2026    WHALE SHARK JACK  – Production Coordinator
2025    ARRANGED LOVE – Production Coordinator
2023   DESIGNING CHRISTMAS WITH YOU  – Production Manager

 

Nathaniel Purdon

  • Drivers Licences: MR, R, Roadranger. Specialising in remote location work, passionate about alternative power systems and eco solutions.
Northern Rivers
Extensive experience delivering large-scale feature films, studio productions, international projects.

Lists as:

  • Unit Manager

An accomplished Unit Production Manager with extensive experience delivering large-scale feature films, studio productions and international projects. Known for his calm leadership, strategic planning and ability to manage complex productions from development through delivery, Nathaniel has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most experienced production management professionals.

Specialising in remote location work , Nathan says there is no project too big or small.
He is passionate about utilising alternative power systems and eco solutions on set and was the first Unit Manager – in the southern hemisphere –  to use hydrogen-power on a film set.

RECENT CREDITS:
2025 /2026   GREYHOUND (US FF) Apple,  Production Manager Nicholas Copping –  PRE Production Unit Manager
2025   STREET FIGHTER (US FF) Legendary, Production Manager Paul Sullivan – Unit Manager
2025   APEX (US FF) Netflix, Production Manager Sandy Stevens – Unit Manager
2024   TANGO (US FF) Skydance, Production Manager Georgie Marquis – Unit Manager
2024    PLAY DIRTY (US FF) Amazon, Production Manager Jenifer Cornwell – Unit Manager
2022 /2023    PLANET OF THE APES– FORBIDDEN ZONE (US FF)  Disney / TCS, Production Manager Jenifer Cornwell – Unit Manager
2022    FURIOSA (AUS FF) Warner Bros, Production Manager Nicholas Copping/  KMM – Unit Manager
2021    THOR – LOVE AND THUNDER (US FF) Marvel, Production Manager Jenifer Cornwell  – Unit Manager
2020    SHANG CHI (US FF) Marvel, Production Manager Jenifer Cornwell – Unit Manager

Courtney Tahau

Gold Coast
Experienced Unit Manager with a practical, solutions-focused approach to supporting film and television productions.

Lists as:

  • Transport Captain, Coord
  • Unit Manager

An experienced Unit Manager with a practical, solutions-focused approach to supporting film and television productions.

Known for her calm manner, strong organisation and ability to anticipate what a production needs, she keeps the unit base operating efficiently throughout the shoot.

From setting up unit bases and coordinating facilities, vehicles, power, water, waste and crew amenities to managing location moves and changing production demands, she takes pride in creating a well-run and welcoming environment for cast and crew—from first call through to wrap.

RECENT CREDITS:

2026 Aussie at Heart (TV Movie) – Unit Manager
2024 Rock Island Mysteries – Season 3 (TV Series) – Unit & Transport Manager
2024 Austin (TV Series) – Unit & Transport Manager