Posted in: Gear 'n Gadgets

Gear ‘n Gadgets – Arthur Anderson

What gear does a Producer/2nd Unit Director/A.D. use? When you do action sequences for Wind Talkers, Paycheck, and Mission Impossible II and III, you have to prepare, prepare, prepare. Arthur Anderson gives us his favorite new tools to work with.

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#22 – Stay safe on set amid COVID

Jill Maxcy, First AD for “Glee” and “American Horror Story, and nowHealth Safety Supervisor with COVID 19 compliance services, talks with Tanya about what the new normal looks like for the film industry. As crew members and actors go back to work, Jill shares insight on safety plans, budgeting, and advice on how to position yourself during these times.

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#8 – Jason Roberts, DGA

Jason Roberts has spent his career adapting scenes to make budget, align crew schedules, and keep projects on time. He has worked on Jurassic World, Saving Private Ryan and Empire. Listen to Jason and Tanya talk about adapting your next project to finish on time and under budget, and the power of adaptation in the changing landscape of Hollywood after Covid.

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#4 – Healthy Boundaries on the set of Jack Ryan

Korey Pollard is a 1st Assistant Director in the Director’s Guild of America and shares stories of working on Jack Ryan, The Orville, and 9-1-1. He discusses his recovery from addiction and trauma, and his passion for education. Listen to Korey and Tanya talk healthy boundaries in the entertainment industry.