FPC – 105 Film set protocols & etiquette (including COVID-19 shoot protocols)

Lesson Plan Objectives

Introduction to set protocols (including safety)
Introduction to set etiquette

Course Overview

Students will receive an overview of the various components and processes involved in the coordination of film productions (including commercials). The course aims to introduce students to the production processes involved as well as the role the production department in each of these processes including the ability to identify and understand all key crew roles on set and the various departments on set, set protocols and etiquette, a more in-depth introduction to the production department and reporting lines, an introduction to basic scheduling and budgeting, handling of monies and being able to conduct a petty cash reconciliation, introduction to booking procedures for locations, studios, gear and equipment as well as production insurances, crew and cast contracts, cast coordination, location scouting and agreements, facilitation of technical recces and gear check protocols.

Lesson Overview

Introducing the student to the protocols involved when shooting, especially the new COVID-19 regulations that need to be followed. Working on a film set is very different to other working environments and students need to be made aware of the safety protocols involved as well as appropriate set etiquette to follow. This is crucial to develop a good report with your production team and be considered again for future jobs.