We have an important job as actors: to bring stories to life stories to life with our time and creative talents. We help tell magical, funny, tragic, and mind-bending stories. But we also must remember that we’re one small part of a giant moving whole. It takes hundreds—even thousands—of hardworking individuals to make a film or TV show. By the time we come in to bring our character to life, an entire crew has already been working for months, possibly years.
This is why it’s really important that we educate our child actors early on about the importance of understanding film crew jobs. We must teach them certain protocols and etiquette so they will be invited back to work time and time again. A collaborative, kind and aware actor is every crew person’s dream. Here are some tips for you and your child actor when it comes to being aware of how a film crew works and how to work with them.
1. Respond immediately.When the call sheet comes in and the AD asks you or your child to respond and confirm, do so immediately. In fact, if any communication comes in from the AD, respond as quickly as possible. An AD is an immensely busy human juggling many people and tasks, and you will make his or her
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