We've got new jobs and standards in the film industry—and if they work, we could blaze a path to COVID-19 containment for the whole country. Professional film sets are machines of logistical problem-solving. Production crews safely navigate volatile areas like crowd control, dangerous stunts, and enormous egos. If anyone can find a way to work safely in the face of COVID-19, it might be Hollywood. So, say hello to your new gig as an on-set COVID-19 Compliance Supervisor. In a recent agreement between Unions and producers, a completely new approach to film production has been outlined to pandemic production. It’s based on results from statistical modeling by Columbia University, and it dramatically reshapes the production day. New Compliance Supervisors and officers will enforce filming Zones, daily testing, and 10-hour-maximum shooting days. For union sets, this will be a new standard. For indies, this is a blueprint to follow (and somehow budget for). Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 16 November, 2020