Interesting article on the measures being proposed to get film sets operational again. Measures are set to include:
Enhanced level and frequency of cleaning
Crew to wear gloves and masks
Make up brushes to become single use
Crew questionnaire before being allowed onto set
Reduced crew numbers
Limit to the number of takes Directors will be allowed
The major issue that’s still being debated is one of liability. If an actor or crew member gets the coronavirus, are the producers, the soundstages and the studios legally exposed?
The need to have no more than a skeleton crew of workers and the desire to space out the number of people on set at any given time will likely mean that it will take longer to get movies made.
Here some ideas on what they are planning for red carpets: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/rambling-reporter/plastic-shields-interview-pods-no-more-entourages-red-carpets-new-normal-1293358
NORWAY & SWEDEN ISSUE FILMING GUIDELINES
Summary
These are the main consequences of COVID related requirements at this time. This is a simplification of the more comprehensive requirements set out below.
1. Production must enable the required social distancing. This means leaner crews and planning to ensure departments can work sequentially. This will cause a small decrease in productivity. We'd estimate this at about 10%, but it will depend on the shoot in question. 2. Maximum number of people on set is limited at 50 (Sweden only) 3. For interior shoots, every person inside at any one time requires 4m2 4. MOST IMPORTANTLY - As we all know, every film shoot is different - So when it comes to creative and what is permitted in front of camera - We all need to apply common sense and a commitment to minimising the spread of COVID-19, in what we think we can responsibility execute on a case by case basis. If you have specific query in relation to this - please reach and we'll do our best to answer.
More details can be found here: http://nordicfilmguide.com/