I worked on my first
commercial yesterday since the coronavirus shutdown on Friday, May 13th.
Along with the
approval came a host of new safety guidelines. According to the Hollywood Reporter this includes regular
testing, symptom monitoring, staggered meal times, hand sanitizer, masks, and
other measures.
On set yesterday,
the crew and cast size were small. Three crew and one cast member (me), in one
location and the same crew and three cast members in the second location.
Everyone wore masks. The cast only removed their masks right before filming.
Hand sanitizer was readily available and food was served on individual plates
handed out by the cook wearing gloves and mask. It was very exciting as we were all ready to
take that first step into production in the current coronavirus era.
An fellow actor asked if I had to sign a coronavirus waiver as a rumor had been circling that
cast and crew would have to sign one in order to work. The
UFC made all of its fighters and anyone who has worked their events over the last month sign one. I did not have to.
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While I was very
happy to work Friday, I have read a number of reports that crew and cast sizes
will be reduced for the foreseeable future. Stands filled with spectators like in Ford vs. Ferrari, mob scenes like in Penny Dreadful, concerts, high school pep rallies, protests, speeches, all of these types of scenes will not be filmed for a while or if they are, very differently. There is discussion about using CGI to create people in
the background, more tiling, and reusing people for the same shot just using
different camera angles or changing wardrobe.
Changes are a part
of life. Being prepared is the key.
I am thankful that I was
fortunate enough to work on the first day TV and film productions resumed. I hope that it is a sign of good things to come.
I hope that things are looking up wherever you may be.
Take care.
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