How to Identify Trucks on Set
My parents were visiting from out of town, and the came by set last week. Since we’re still in prep, I had time to take them on a tour of our offices and stages. We passed by the transpo office, and I mentioned that’s where the teamsters hang out when they’re not in their trucks. […]
Truck Drivin’ PA
Woody writes in: Hi TAPA, I’ve been cruising job boards lately and one thing I occasionally see is some production listing that, as a PA, one of my skills should be the ability to drive a 24′ cube truck. I haven’t work on the biggest of shows (or barely many moderately-sized ones) but the 24′ […]
Transportation Coordinator Michael Perrotti
Today’s guest is one of my favorite people in the world, even though he doesn’t know I’m me.{{1}} Michael Perrotti has been a transportation coordinator since before I even had a license. He’s done movie, TV shows, commercials, you name it. He’s currently the head of the transportation department on Teen Wolf, which should tell […]
Turn Around, Bright Eyes
One of the most important factors in your day is the [glossary]turn around[/glossary]. No, not that turn around.{{1}} Jeez. “Turn around” is the time you have between wrap one day and call time the next. The minimum required turn around varies from 12 hours for actors to 8 hours for teamsters.{{2}} If you require someone […]
You Are Not a Teamster
When a regular driver license just doesn’t cut it.
It’s Good to Be the Coordinator
Here are some important facts about the SSC Ultimate Aero: it costs $654,400. With a top speed of 257mph, it was the fastest street legal car for three years in a row. Only twenty-five have even been made. Why am I telling you all this? Because it made a very special guest appearance on my […]
Question for Coordinators
Who decides whether to send a PA or a teamster to pick something up? And why? It seems so arbitrary. Somethings are pretty standard. If it’s too big to fit in a PA mobile like a Civic or a Corolla, the teamsters will pick it up in a truck. If it’s a script delivery, a […]
I Heart Teamsters
“How do you tell which kid is a teamster’s on the playground? He’s the one sitting around, watching the other kids play.” That’s not really fair. Teamsters have it tough. They’re the first ones in, and the last ones out. Their turn around times are frighteningly small. Plus, everybody makes fun of them. Teamsters have […]