The Wrong Department
Sasha writes: My first job on a show was in the construction office, which was great in a bunch of ways. As someone who’d like to end up somewhere on the producer/UPM spectrum eventually, I got a really great understanding of how budgeting for that department works, which I think is an area where a […]
Hearing, But Not Listening
Passing out the latest draft of a script, I often wonder, who really cares? I’m not saying the script doesn’t matter; I’m saying it doesn’t really affect most people. The camera guys, the grips, the electrics– they’re just gonna show up where and when the call sheet tells them to. They’ll set up where the […]
Overheard in the Catering Line III
Set Decorator: “What did the bosses say when you went over budget on that set?” Construction Coordinator: “Budget? Budgets are for wimps.” This is everything both right and wrong with Hollywood.
Wisdom of the Aged
Whenever I write a woe-is-me post, like Wednesday’s, I get some very thoughtful comments from higher up-types. I recommend you read them. It’s good to be reminded that I don’t know everything. I also received some good advice from our construction coordinator this morning. I was performing a ridiculous task– won’t say what; it’s so […]