SAFETY AND RENTALS As part of the Production Safety Program, it is strongly recommended that all SFTV students working on productions receive the Truck Loading Safety Badge (see the Safety Badge section of this handbook). This is especially important for
Theater and Projection Contact
Contact: Zoe Young Office: COM 224 Office email: sftvtheaterservices@lmu.edu Mayer Booth: COM 200 Mayer Booth Phone: 310 338 3013 Broccoli Theater: HFP 100 Brickyard 210: Playa Vista Campus
Contact Us
SUBMIT AN EDIT REQUEST TO THE ADMIN The SFTV Student Production Handbook is published by SFTV Production Administration under the direction of the Head of Physical Production. All editorial requests must be submitted to Production Administration. To contact the editor,
Studio Teachers
WHO IS A STUDIO TEACHER? The term “studio teacher” is often misleading. In California, a Studio Teacher is responsible, by law, for the health, safety and moral well-being of the child or children working on the film. The term “welfare worker” is sometimes used. A Studio Teacher in
Minors Policies
SFTV POLICIES FOR WORKING WITH MINORS NO MINORS UNDER 5 are allowed on set. ALL MINORS WORKING ON YOUR SET ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A MINOR WORK PERMIT. Note: A 10-day temporary child work permit can be obtained online for
Special Effects or Mechanical Effects
SPECIAL EFFECTS OR MECHANICAL EFFECTS The use of special effects can enhance any production. Effects can range from something as small as the use of breakaway glass to a huge fireball. No matter the size of the effect, care must be taken and
Do’s and Don’ts
BEFORE THE SHOOT Be honest with your actors about what the shoot will require of them. Set expectations early and clearly about your rehearsal schedule and any sensitive or physically challenging work that will be required of them. DURING THE
Auditions
In Person Auditions Post signs with the room number on the doors to the lobby and the casting board in the lobby. Put a sign outside the audition room “CASTING – PLEASE WAIT IN HALL” If appropriate, leave copies of the script pages (sides)
Casting The Right Actors
CASTING IS STEP ONE IN MAKING A GREAT FILM It cannot be overstated how much casting the right actor (or settling for the wrong one) can make or break your film. Casting is an art and like all good art it takes time. Start early
Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES “Safety First” is not only a slogan, it is a mandate. No member of the cast or crew should ever be put in any jeopardy for the purpose of making a shot. There is never a reason to risk