Surviving and succeeding in the film industry!
Film production is one of those fields that has an aura of mystery, and possibly even glamour, for those unfamiliar with what the work actually entails. It’s been a challenging 10 months for those of us who work in production. ...
Filmmaking can be a cut throat business, and those who work in it can sometimes be less than ethical in their march to the top. Every industry has its transgressors, but the film industry often seems to have more than...
Film set safety has been the major issue on sets for the past several months. The pandemic has certainly drawn attention to the crucial role set medics are now playing in keeping sets safe. I recently had a conversation with...
Film production is an interesting, creative business. It can also be a brutal and incredibly stressful way to earn a living. I’ve enjoyed my long career in the film industry, but I have to admit there are things I hate...
Workplace safety is currently a massive challenge being faced on both union and non-union film sets. However, union crews now have the Industry-Wide COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement as a contract agreement negotiated with employers. Non-union crews have no such...
Workplace safety is a topic that has been discussed quite a bit in the past six months. The Industry-Wide COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement has been finally been reached between the producers and the unions (the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE and...
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