My Top 6 Perks of Being a DGA Member
As a long-time DGA member, I’d like to share some of what I think are the top perks of being a member of this leading film industry union. I’ve seen the guild grow and evolve over the years and watched...
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9 Valuable Set Etiquette Tips for Background Actors to Make You Look Professional
Background actors, this post is for you. I’ve worked with hundreds, maybe thousands, of you during the decades I’ve worked in the film industry. Some of you were outstanding professionals I’d be happy to work with on any show. Some...
Working on Set: Helpful Info on Joining Six IATSE Locals
Once you’ve worked on set for a while, you may be ready to join a film industry union. As I’ve written before, if you anticipate working in a heavily unionized market such as Los Angeles, you’ll eventually need to join...
8 Summer Heat Safety Tips for Working on Set
Those of us working outdoors on set neglect heat safety at our peril. We often find ourselves working outside on some of the hottest days of the year. We need to be fully prepared to protect ourselves from the worst...
8 Favorite Essential Set Must-Haves to Take to Work
In our industry, we must go to work prepared. We all have our favorite must-haves to bring to set, but there are some items we all need, regardless of department. (Note: This post contains Amazon and other affiliate links, which...
10 Irritating Things You Should Never Say on Set
If you work regularly in the industry, you probably spend more time on set than you do with your family members. With the long hours we work, things can get stressful, and we may say things that we should never...