Set & Stage Etiquette

What the trade expects of you, and why it decides who gets called back

The people who get called back are not always the most skilled people on the crew. They are the ones who were there early, knew who to report to, answered the radio properly, stayed out of the shot, kept their phone in their pocket, said something when they saw a hazard, owned the mistake they made at four in the afternoon, and helped load the truck at midnight without being asked.

Inside: Before You Begin - Why Etiquette Decides Your Career - Before the Call - Reliability & Attitude - Communicating on Set & Stage - Hierarchy & Unwritten Rules - Talent, Clients and Confidentiality - Safety Is Etiquette Too - Pressure, Mistakes & Reputation - Wrap, Strike and After the Job - Glossary.