By: joeavella
the best part is your clarity on ‘better’ & ‘easy’ being 2 different things. Sometimes they’re the same, but often filmmakers (I’ve done this more times than I’d like to admit) focus on making...
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Great list. Along with Ted’s suggestions to write letters of recommendations, which I wholeheartedly agree with – reward excellence and keep good people working – I recommend taking the time to check...
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On my last production job, the director and I were discussing the costumes we are often left with that can’t be returned and we’d be happy to lend to other productions. Maybe an online database where...
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When recruiting interns from film schools or other arts organizations, I often set up an evening recruiting session that opens as a lecture the followed by Q &A. At least this way, I can give back...
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Maximize the use of online collaboration tools, e.g., Dropbox, Google Docs / Calendar, etc. Have been using Dropbox more and more — with each department having their own folder. Alex...
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By: Lorie Marsh
I second this 100%! Folks that sustain 10-hour shooting days and who must create on the fly when problems arise, function a million times better if they’re fueled by nutritious food! Proteins, healthy...
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Hi Ted- My name is Max Einhorn and I’m currently an intern for Anthony Bregman and friend of Ross Katz! I’ve come up with some of my own additions to the list from what I’ve learned doing my own...
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As a producer of no to low budget films, I have learnt a couple of things the hard way. My 2 cents: 1. If you’re not paying scale (or anything at all), promote crew to a higher position...
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Take breaks. Smile at people. On stressful days, we sometimes designate one person on the crew to be the “grump” but only one person, and one person to be the joker. That way there is a bit of humor on...
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Right on Max! I agree with all of these. Some come down to just treating people right. I’d like to think it was common sense, but we have to mindful in the stress of production and sometimes lose track...
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I just found this. This was the post I did that was sort of about what you are talking about Max: http://trulyfreefilm.hopeforfilm.com/2009/11/15-ways-to-show-your-collaborators-you.html
View ArticleBy: Mike Chinea
I say yes to all these suggestions. Especially the care and feeding of your crew.
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