Oops! I Forgot About
...Lifting from the knees. Now it's been 10 years in the industry, and I have constant back pain.
What is Manual Handling?
Someone who makes sure stunts are done properly, up to code, and sometimes performs them themselves.
What is a stunt coordinator?
A member of the public harasses you because you took their picture accidentally, you could have done this.
What is,
Keeping a low profile
Getting consent prior to shoot
Shooting in a non-busy area
It takes that long to apply for a permit!
What is 3-5 days
Watching my fingers and toes when securing the Camera on the tripod. I just broke my finger!
What is Camera Operations?
What is an intimacy coordinator?
A crew member hit their head reaching for batteries charging under a table.
What is Checking for Obstructions prior to equipment placement
When you don't need a permit, but you still need a piece of paper saying you don't.
Notice of No Objection
Having a FILMING IN PROGRESS SIGN at the park we're shooting at. A person thought they saw one of my actors stealing a wallet for real, and now they've arrested them!
What is Public Participation?
What is a fire marshal?
Your crew member is late because they had no idea how to get to set, instructions could have been put on this kind of document.
What is a Call Sheet
The place you call, email 100x a day for an answer, already!
How important it is to take breaks during filming every 5 hours of a 10 hour shoot.
What is Fatigue/Working Hours
When you need to close off part of a street due to filming - or have weapons or scenes about a crime occurring in a public space. It comes when applying for a special kind of permit.
What is a Police Presence?
You cut your finger on set and need to be rushed to this nearest location, listed on you call sheet.
What is an A&E?
This is all that can happen without having a permit
What is
- police harassment
- public involvement
- banned from public spaces
- fines
- shoot is wrapped :(
...where the fire escape was. Now I'm on fire. I should have remembered where to go in case there is a fire.
What is a Rallying Point
Someone who ensures that child actors are safe on set.
What is a licensed Chaperone?
Your crew member has cut themselves on a glass prop, which could have been prevented by following the following protocols.
What is:
Use sugar glass instead of real glass when used as a prop and if you want to smash it.
Where real glass is required, ensure this is protected, handled and stored safely.
Where glass poses a ‘walk through’ hazard, ensure this is highlighted and not an obstruction.
Ensure any breakages are disposed of properly.
These are the rules when you don't need a permit in Westminster.
What is
Crew less than 5
No Tripod
No lighting EQ