INTRODUCTION
360PM has established new policies and practices to adopt on set and has developed a comprehensive production guide for upcoming photography and film shoots outlining protocols, recommendations and operational guidelines that are rooted in safeguarding the health of our crew, talents, artists, and clients.
All these measures are constantly being monitored and updated in light of the unprecedented, fast-changing COVID-19 situation. As part of our commitment to provide a safe working environment for everyone on set during the shoot ,we will ask everyone attending to confirm in writing their agreement with the production safety guidelines, and to sign a health declaration form to confirm they are not showing any COVID-19 symptoms nor have they been in touch with anyone carrying the symptoms in the previous 14 days. Thank you for your ongoing trust and support as we take these next steps.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our highest priority is the health and safety of our clients, artists and crew. As such, based on guidance from the world health organization (WHO) and the Government, we have put specific measures in place to reduce the risk of working together in a studio or on location. Some of these measurements include:
Social distancing/reducing the number of crew on set to only essential team members
Rotating crews to reduce physical contact and further maintain social distancing measures
PPE: masks and gloves provided for all crew to wear whilst on set in studio or on set/location
Enhanced sanitising, encouraging all crew to wash their hands frequently and providing sanitise stations
All talent and crew will be required to sign a liability release form
A Health & Safety dedicated team member to periodically disinfect surfaces during the shoot day and specific Health & Safety measures by Department.
SHOOT DAY
When possible we will consider and budget for separate days for video and stills to keep crew numbers down.
All shoot days where possible kept to 10 hour maximum
All studio set builds and set wraps on separate days.
Maximum four talents per day, avoiding group shots when possible
Number of Beauty and Style assistants reduced to minimum
In the event that a photograph or scene is being captured in a small space, only essential key crew may remain on set. Remote viewing will be provided for necessary members of the crew to view set activity. These will be set up outside, at a safe distance or remotely.
Interactions between agency/client & crew should be kept to a minimum, ideally using remote access as noted.
Each Department (Style, Hair & Make-up, Set, etc) will be provided with a specific dedicated set of guidelines.
LOCATION
STUDIO shoots are currently our recommended approach to allow control over proper cleaning and ventilation of spaces, stable internet connection for remote presence, and risk assessment. Studios to be cleaned thoroughly prior to shoot using bio fogging
LOCATION and EXTERIOR shoots: we will evaluate the requests in line with the local shoot permits. Location must pride and guarantee adequate sanitation, ventilation, and risk assessment. Interiors to be cleaned thoroughly prior to shoot using bio fogging .We will monitor and update this, subject to local government guidelines.
INTERNATIONAL SHOOTS: we are organising international shoots with our local production partners, subject to local COVID - 19 restrictions in place regarding travel and shoot, with local crew and talent.
LIVE REMOTE ACCESS
A key concern in this new era is to reduce the size of our crew in studios and on location to maintain social distancing guidelines, and also the restrictions on international travel, meaning clients are unable to travel.
Our suggestion to this is to provide broadcast-quality real-time remote access for our clients so that they can participate on set without being physically present- unite us even when we’re apart.
This remote access setup is customizable as per client’s needs and budget, and subject to the limits of location and internet connection.
SOCIAL DISTANCING & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Crew will be required to adhere to govt guidelines for social distancing, which are generally 2m /4m2 of distance between individuals. Keep your distance and ask others to be considerate.
Each team will have dedicated area to minimize interaction. As such, crew on set to be rotated by need (per department) and kept at essential level only.
Desks and workstations will be separated by 2m or more or separated by a barrier.
We ask everyone on set to limit physical contact unless strictly necessary. Avoid handshakes, kisses, and hugging.
Facial coverings will be provided and must be worn by all crew whilst on set and when performing work duties or interacting with other persons. Gloves must be worn when possible.
Signages will be posted reminding crew of hygiene and safety guideline.
TRAVELS AND TRANSPORTATION
Due to the current travel restrictions, we request all crew and talent to be local, to avoid to travel at a distance which would require overnight accommodation. Any exceptions has to be discussed with production and we suggest to consider a local backup option.
We ask that all talent and crew avoid public transport where possible, crew will be asked to self-drive and account cars will be budgeted for all crew and talent.
All deliveries of EQ, wardrobe, set, etc, should be handled by the responsible department crew on prep day to avoid further congestion on shoot days ,when possible.
We are constantly monitoring travel guidelines and restrictions and will be informing our clients and artists to make sure all services complies with local requirements.
THANK YOU!
The COVID-19 pandemic has created major changes in the world as we know it. We are taking these unprecedented challenges head-on in the hope that not only will we help facilitate a return to normalcy, but also set our standards much higher.
Our safety production measures are being constantly monitored and updated in line with government guidelines and public health and safety requirements.
We ask everyone to be responsible and adhere to social distance and health measures and consider these measures in pre-production, production, and post-production for the safeguard of our crew, talents, artists, and clients.
Thank you, 360PM Team.