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Action Vehicles department – film & TV roles

• Action Vehicle Coordinator

  UK department head for every vehicle seen on camera: script breakdown, casting/sourcing cars, continuity, logistics and on-set running. Also widely credited as Picture Vehicle Coordinator or Picture Car Coordinator.

• Picture Car Coordinator

  Same core UK role as Action Vehicle Coordinator with a title emphasising picture cars (hero and background). On many shows the titles are interchangeable.

• Action Vehicle Captain

  On-set lead under the Coordinator: runs drivers, positioning and day-to-day vehicle logistics on the unit.

• On-Set Mechanic

  Keeps picture and action vehicles running on set and in the workshop — removals for camera, repairs and prep.

• Driver (action/picture vehicles)

  Drives and positions picture/action vehicles for camera under the Captain/Coordinator — distinct from unit Transport drivers.

• Assistant Action Vehicle Coordinator

  Supports the Coordinator on breakdowns, bookings, continuity photos and paperwork.