Collective quarantines, staggering crew work hours, daily temperature checks, regularly disinfecting props and costumes should be considered, write a trio of entertainment lawyers
As communities begin to "flatten the curve" amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, employers have started the difficult task of planning to resume operations. But getting workers back on the job presents a host of unique challenges for employers in the entertainment industry, particularly in on-location production environments.
Instead, production employers should evaluate other approaches to limit the number of individuals on set at a given time. One suggested solution might involve borrowing from standard nudity rider provisions in performer agreements. These clauses restrict attendance during the filming of sensitive scenes to “essential” personnel — sometimes even delineating a specific set of individuals who are allowed to be present.
Like writing, the editing process may lend itself to increased remote work. To the extent collaboration is required for a director’s or executive producer’s cut, for example, video conferencing software would enable collaboration without having additional bodies in editing rooms.
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