Call Sheet Podcast

Production Coordinator Chris Bryant talks about set paperwork and organization techniques, vetting and managing crew, and general leadership principles to help you advance in physical production. Show notes from this episode: -Chris Bryant on IMDb: shorturl.at/adsD7 -What is Station 12? https://www.sagaftra.org/files/production_checklist_theatrical_television_4_7_2.pdf https://www.sagaftra.org/station-12-information-form -The range of low to high budget options with SAG/AFTRA: https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/813/getting-started -Forced Call: https://www.sagaftra.org/rest-periods-forced-calls-0 -Skins: https://needlegirlhaystackworld.com/day-in-the-lifeproduction-assistant-pt1/ https://goingforpicture.tumblr.com/post/77239799865/background-action-a-guide-to-handling-bg-on -Sides: https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/script-sides/ -Hot Costs: https://filmproduction.wordpress.com/2019/06/16/daily-hot-costs-becoming-a-key-film-production-accountant/ -And to really go into the weeds… https://blog.castifi.com/the-producers-guide-to-overtime-and-penalty-payments -Send us questions and comments for future episodes: [email protected] -Follow Call Sheet on Social: @callsheetshow www.callsheetshow.com

Today on the show we’re bringing back one of our most popular guests, Production Coordinator Chris Bryant, to talk about how to build rapport with vendors. Whether for equipment, locations, catering, special effects, transportation, you name it — vendors are at heart of making a movie possible. Chris’s role in the production office is crucial for developing and maintaining good relationships with them and making sure things work smoothly. He also shares insights and best practices about rental agreements, insurance, and handling loss and damage. Show notes from this episode: Chris Bryant on IMDb: shorturl.at/adsD7 -Send us questions and comments for future episodes: [email protected] -Follow Call Sheet on Social: @callsheetshow www.callsheetshow.com

In Part 2 of our conversation with AD extraordinaires David Webb and Jeremy Marks, we talk about casting and blocking background, the importance of experts and technical advisors, and how the AD department contributes to authenticity in the filmmaking process. They share stories and best practices from the front lines of their work, including an incident that illustrates what happens when you have real cops and mobsters on a Martin Scorsese film! Show notes from this episode: Show notes from this episode: -David Webb on IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm0002833/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2 -Jeremy Marks on IMDb: www.imdb.com/name/nm1317404/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 -Grant Wilfley Casting: https://tinyurl.com/yxd6q353 -Send us questions and comments for future episodes: [email protected] -Follow Call Sheet on Social: @callsheetshow www.callsheetshow.com

Today on the show we talk about the working relationship between the 1st and 2nd Assistant Directors. We’re excited to have 1st AD David Webb back on the show with us. He was our guest back on episode 2, where he talked about his work on The Irishman, Joker, Argo, Into the Wild, and Silence. Joining him today is Jeremy Marks, 2nd AD on a lot of the same films as David, along with many other notable projects like Bridge of Spies, The Revenant, The Post, Ocean’s 8, and West Side Story. These industry veterans share their best practices for effective communication, scheduling, and how to problem solve throughout production. Jeremy also expounds on his experience in the DGA training program and advice for advancing your career in production. Show notes from this episode: -David Webb on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002833/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2 -Jeremy Marks on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1317404/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 -DGA West Coast Assistant Directing Training Program: https://www.trainingplan.org/ -DGA New York Assistant Directing Training Program: https://dgatrainingprogram.org/ -Send us questions and comments for future episodes: [email protected] -Follow Call Sheet on Social: @callsheetshow www.callsheetshow.com

On today’s episode, we talk with DGA 1st Assistant Director Damian Payne about set safety — specifically the importance of safety meetings and how 1st ADs prepare and execute them on set. Damian shares insights on general safety principles that all crew members can foster and maintain and how to address safety issues starting early in pre-production. He points to invaluable safety resources, such as the Contract Services safety bulletins and the safety checklist from “The Jefford’s Rules.” He also recalls the tragic fate of Sarah Jones from the Midnight Rider train incident, encouraging all crew members to take seriously our shared responsibility to do things the right way and keep each other safe. No matter what department you’re in, this episode highlights vital practices that will help us all keep safety at the top of our minds. Show notes from this episode: -Damian Payne: http://damianpayne.com/ -Contract Services Safety Bulletins: https://tinyurl.com/yyowth3e -Studio Safety Hotlines: https://tinyurl.com/y6ncmxz7 -The Jeffords Rules PDF: https://tinyurl.com/yyxfrw85 -Sarah Jones, Midnight Rider tragedy: https://tinyurl.com/yykso2kp -Send us questions and comments for future episodes: [email protected] -Follow Call Sheet on Social: @callsheetshow www.callsheetshow.com