Description
“Safe working habits must be taught with the same dedication as the craftsmanship and artistry of filmmaking. Having had our students take the FilmSkills Safety Training Course, we are confident that our students now have the knowledge to achieve their artistic vision SAFELY.”
Professor William McDonald
Chair, UCLA Department of Film, Television & Digital Media
Many filmmakers feel they are impervious to injury and even death; that somehow, the protective bubble of both the filmmaking process and the academic institution will insulate them from accidents.
Unfortunately, in the real world, we know the laws of physics – gravity, electricity, momentum – apply to everyone; as does the unstoppable force of our legal system. Tragically, dozens of students have been injured or killed shooting student projects in recent years, and in virtually every case, the accidents could have been prevented.
In the interest of protecting both the people on your set from injury and your organization from liability, we created an extensive safety training program that mirrors the training given to working union entertainment-industry professionals in California.
The FilmSkills Production Safety manual covers:- Creating the Attitude of Safety
- Basic On-Set Safety
- Working On Location
- Working in Studio Facilities
- Lighting Equipment Safety
- Grip and Rigging Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Vehicle and Roadway Safety
- Weapon Safety
- Lifts, Trucks, and Tools
- Pyrotechnics and Special Effects
- Environmental Safety
