How to read a callsheet
When you go on your first TV or film job it can be very daunting and being sent a 4 page call sheet doesn’t always calm your nerves. I am going to talk you through an example call sheet and hopefully answer some of the questions you might have
How To Commission a Costume Maker
what to expect if you are commissioning a costume for the first time or if you are making for a new client you can send this to help them know what to expect.
ON SET TERMINOLOGY
Calling Checks: The 1st AD will call for checks meaning costume and hair/makeup department can get on set and check the actors for a take Going 10.1: Going to the toilet DFI: Disregard Former Information, this is used if someone asked something on the radio but now does not need that information Stepping On: When […]
AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ORACLE FORECAST
We are a subscription business that provides on a monthly basis (1st of month) detailed information on Film & TV Productions in Pre-production & Development.
We list the Title, Dates, Locations, Director, Producer, LP, PM, Production Company and when possible point of contact for the company.
WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE?
As a freelance maker the question I get asked most often by newbies to the industry is ‘What should I charge for my work?’. I don’t know about your education, but my tutors were always very coy (and British) about this and never gave me a straight answer, meaning that I went into the industry […]
HOW TO TAKE A BREAK
I am personally giving you permission to stand up, put down whatever evil thing you are working on, take a breath and walk away. It’s ok, I promise. It will help.
SET ETIQUETTE FOR STANDBYS
But I wish I’d had more information about the etiquette because it is a very different environment than being in theatre
HOW I FAILED AS A HOD
It helps to be liked, it really does, but some people aren’t going to like you, and you aren’t going to like them – and you have to accept that.
WHAT SHOULD I CHARGE?!
I can’t stress enough how important it is that we all open up about what we are being paid. It is only through being honest and helping each other that we can raise the pay of our entire industry.
HOW TO CHASE AN INVOICE
Showing people that we expect to be paid on time and that we know our rights helps our entire industry and hopefully lowers the chances of people trying this in the future so be strong and fight for what you deserve.
