Do's and Don'ts

DO   make yourself available when chosen and called to the set.
DO   be alert, courteous and attentive to directions given you.
DO   be on time!
DO   expect long hours and plenty of slack time. Bring cards, books, etc..
DO   wear comfortable shoes.
DO   wear appropriate clothing for the season.
DO   drink plenty of fluids on the set.
DO   bring sun block for those sunny days.
DO   bring a book, personal medications and snacks if you so desire.
DO   bring a pen and a pocket notebook.
DO   remember that movies provide an illusion, don't get carried away.
DO   remember your actions in the scene, you may need to repeat them.
DO   follow directions given you.
DO   ask questions if some direction is not clear to you.
DO   inform a PA (production assistant) if you have a problem.
DO   let the production company know if you'll be able to return.
DO   bring a positive attitude.
DO    be professional
DO   have fun!

DO NOT    bring DRUGS, ALCOHOL or WEAPONS to the set.
DO NOT    bring an attitude to the set.
DO NOT    bring anything your willing to lose to the set.
DO NOT    bring family or friends to watch you 'act'.
DO NOT    bring pets to the set.
DO NOT    gamble on the set.
DO NOT    steal...anything... from anyone!
DO NOT    wander away from your designated area.
DO NOT    engage in horseplay on the set.
DO NOT    look at the camera!
DO NOT    change your actions given to you without approval.
DO NOT    forget the directions given to you.
DO NOT    leave the set without being released (wrapped).
DO NOT    bother crew members as they're doing their work.
DO NOT    ask actors for photos etc. during the course of filming.
DO NOT    talk during the filming of a scene.
DO NOT    offer your 'professional' advice to the director.
DO NOT    gripe or complain on set, you don't know who'll hear you.
DO NOT    make disparaging remarks, you'll get someone's attention.
DO NOT     have your cell phones on during filming
DO NOT     take pictures on set

Do's and Don'ts On The Set

These are just a few of the things we have learned on the set.