Index
Note: Page numbers followed by f indicate figures.
A
Abby singer, 509
Above-the-line, 509
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), 515
Accounting, basics
accounting department
assistant accountant, 34
accounting guidelines
additional taxable income, 42–43
auto allowances, 41
cell phone reimbursement, 41
drive-to, 42
invoicing, 42
mileage reimbursement, 42
online purchases, 41
per diem and living allowance, 42
preferred vendors, 37
received of petty cash, 40, 48
start paperwork packets, 36
audit
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 47
weekly cost reports, 46
budget
preliminary, 45
handling payroll, 35
low budget and ultra low budget, 33
payroll companies, 35
production accountant
cash flow charts, 34
foreign currency, 34
tracking costs
weekly cost reports, 46
Accounting department
assistant accountant, 34
Aerial shots, 509
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), 206
Alternate reality game (ARG), 440
American Federation of Musicians (AFM), 515
American Federation of Television and Radio
American Humane Association
animal welfare messages, 271
film & TV unit, 270
screen actors guild, 270
American Jobs Creation Act, 89
American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), 465–466, 515
Anamorphic, 509
Ancillary rights, 509
Animals in film
American Humane Association
animal welfare messages, 271
film & TV unit, 270
screen actors guild, 270
expert advice, 270
process
animal trainers, 270
Boone’s animals, 269
shipping animals, 270
Answer print, 509
Apple box, 509
Armorer, 509
Art department, 453
Assembly, 509
Assistant director (AD), 515
Assistant production office coordinator (OAPOC), 515
Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), 342, 407, 515
Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), 483, 515
Audit, accounting
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 47
weekly cost reports, 46
Automatic dialogue replacement (ADR), 509, 515
B
Back end, 509
Barndoors, 509
Base camp, 509
B-camera, 509
Below-the-line, 509
Best boy, 509
Blocking, 509
B-negative, 509
Boom mic, 509
Box office receipts, 509
Box rental, 509
Breakdown, 509
components, 81
strip board, 82
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), 515
British Society of Cinematographers (BSC), 515
B-roll, 509
Budget
preliminary, 45
Bumpers, 509
C
Call time, 510
Camera Assessment Series (CAS), 465–466
Camera car, 510
Camera report, 510
Camera tape, 510
Canadian society of cinematographers (CSC), 515
Carbon offset, 483
Cast deal memo, 189
Casting society of America (CSA), 515
Cell phone reimbursement, 41
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 346
Chief lighting technician, 510
Cinema Audio Society (CAS), 515
Clapboard, 510
Clearances and releases
actual businesses or organizations, 274
crowd notice, 274
currency, 275
license plates, 275
likeness, 274
locations, 274
multimedia programs
directors and writers payments, 281
film clips, 277
literary works, 277
news and/or stock footage, 277
public domain films and stills, 278
still photos, 278
music, 275
name, 274
posters and paintings, 275
product placement
coordinators, 276
firms types, 275
marketing perspective, 276
publications, 275
public authorities depiction, 275
street addresses, 275
telephone numbers, 274
web addresses, 275
Client, agency and production company, 445
Close-up (CU), 515
Color correction, 510
Color timing, 510
Commercial production
client, agency and production company, 445
developing, bidding and awarding
bid specs, 444
budget, 443
creative recommend, 444
directors shortlist, 443
pre-production process, 443–445
visual or technical style, 444
pre-production book, 445
Completion bond, 510
Compositing, 510
Computer-generated image (CGI), 389, 515
Contingency, 510
Continuity, 510
Continuity breakdown, 510
Contract services administration trust fund (CSATF), 206, 515
Copyright Act, 306
Core, 510
Courier final draft, 79
Coverage, 510
Cover set, 510
Craft service, 510
Crew deal memos, 189
C-stand, 510
D
Dailies, 510
film footage, 475
protocol, 475
Day-for-night, 510
Day-out-of-days, 510
Day player, 510
Deal memo, 510
Deferred payment, 510
Departmental guidelines
camera, 487
construction, 486
craft serice/catering, 486–487
grip and electric, 487
make-up and hair style, 487
on-set, 486
production office, 485
special effects, 487
transportation, 486
wardrobe, 487
Department of Labor (DOL), 352
DGA. See Directors Guild of America (DGA)
Dialect coach, 510
Diffusion, 510
Digital age marketing, 439–440
heavy men’s network, 440
social networking groups, 439–440
technology and advertising, 439–440
Digital audio tape (DAT), 515
Digital imaging technician (DIT), 510
Digital intermediate (DI), 510, 515
Digital shooting
American society of cinematographers (ASC), 465–466
Producers guild of America (PGA), 465–466
Digital video (DV), 515
Digitizing, 511
Director of photography (DP), 515
Directors
assistant director, 396
cable movies and mini-series, 395–396
features, 396
photography and reshoots, 396
Director’s cut
DGA basic agreement, 467
DGA low-budget agreement, 467
Directors Guild of America (DGA), 515
directors guild-producer training plan (DGPTP), 203
projects and budgets types, 202–203
Dissolve, 511
Distant location, 511
checklist
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 340
screening methods, 339
wardrobe department, 340
film commissions, 342
form, 342
location managers, 337
production office
assistant coordinator, 338
traveling, 338
SAG branch offices, 342
Distribution
acquisition executives, 412
bank loan, 410
producer’s reps, 411
sales agents, 411
Dolly shot, 511
Domestic rights, 511
Drive-on, 511
Drive-to, 511
Dubbing, 511
Dupe negative, 511
E
Editing
avid and final cut pro, 466
standard def and high def (HD), 466
Effects, 511
computer-generated images (CGI), 389
mechanical effects
bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF), 393
effects supervisors and coordinators, 393
physical effects
prosthetics, 392
special effects, 389
visual effects
ain’t-technology-great theme, 390
cost-saving advancements, 390
digital editing systems, 390
invisible visual effects, 390
the networker, 392
Electronic press kit (EPK), 515
Emulsion, 511
End credits, 511
Engineering set up (ESU), 515
Environmental Media Association, 484
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 340
Equipment rental log, 105, 118
Errors and omissions (E&O), 515
clearance report, 127
rights period endorsement, 127
smaller-budgeted films, 127
Establishing shot, 511
Executive producer (EP), 515
Exhibit G, 511
Expendables, 511
Exterior (EXT), 515
Extras casting agencies
contemporary show, 261
specific types, 261
Extras casting on location
distant/remote location, 264
Extreme close-up (ECU), 515
F
Film commissions, 91
Filmmaker’s Code of Conduct, 327–328
Film shooting
digital intermediate, 465
process, 465
videotape, 465
First team, 511
Foley, 511
Football, 511
Forced call, 511
Force majeure, 511
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), 349–350
Foreign locations
cast and crew, 348
Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 346
crossing into foreign country, 348–349
Department of Labor (DOL), 352
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), 349-350
O visas, 350
Four-walling, 511
French hours, 511
G
Gaffer, 511
Gaffer’s tape, 511
Gel, 511
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), 307
Grace, 511
Greener filmmaking
Association of Motion Picture and
Television Producers (AMPTP), 483
carbon offset, 483
departmental guidelines
camera, 487
construction, 486
craft serice/catering, 486–487
grip and electric, 487
make-up and hair style, 487
on-set, 486
production office, 485
special effects, 487
transportation, 486
wardrobe, 487
Environmental Media Association, 484
future generations, 484
general guidelines
conserve energy, 484
environmentally responsible, 485
hazardous waste dispose, 485
recycle, 484
green monitors, 484
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), 483
recycling guidelines
glass, 488
metals, 488
paper, 488
plastics, 488
Greenlight, 511
Green screen, 511
Greensman, 511
Grip, 511
Gross participation, 512
Gross receipts, 512
H
Halogen metal incandescence (HMI), 512
Hiatus, 512
High definition (HD), 515
Honeywagon, 512
Hot set, 512
Hyphenates, 512
I
Immersive, 512
Incentives
film commissions, 91
in flux, 90
infrastructure, 92
packages, 91
programs evolution
American Jobs Creation Act, 89
transferable tax, 91
types
nonrefundable, nontransferable tax
credits, 93
rebate, 92
refundable tax credits, 93
transferable tax credits, 93
up-front or back-end funding, 93
Independent film, 512
Independent filmmaking
Association of Film Commissioners
International (AFCI), 407
completion bonds, 408
cost, 406
distribution
acquisition executives, 412
bank loan, 410
producer’s reps, 411
sales agents, 411
Industry relationships, building
business conduct, standards of
ethical business practices, 186
interest and discrimination, 186
crew
decision maker, 185
negotiating tips for hiring, 185
salaries, 185
team player, 185
politics and principles
producer’s mission, 188
studio and network executives, 183
vendors
with negotiating, 182
personal service and good deals, 181
Industry survival tips
attitude, 504
getting work
job-hunting tips, 502
recommendations, 502
learning and execution, 504–506
paying dues, 504
for successful career
film industry, 496
good reputation, 499
interview skills, 498
passion, 495
perfect craft, 498
planning, 497
seven Ps, 499
willingness and ability, 499
earn money, 500
entertainment, 500
refreshing mind, 500
work habits and necessary people skills, 503–504
Insert, 512
Insurance requirements
brokerage firms, 125
claims reporting procedures, 134–135
companies, 125
completion bonds
bond companies, 133
producer’s agreement, 133
comprehensive general liability, 127
errors and omissions (E&O)
clearance report, 127
rights period endorsement, 127
smaller-budgeted films, 127
general guidelines
claim forms, 126
request for certificate of insurance, 126
guild/union accident coverage, 129
hired, loaned, donated or nonowned
auto liability, 128
hired, loaned or donated auto physical
damage, 128
insurance certificates, 135
additional insured, 127
coverage invidence, 127
production package
bereavement coverage, 131
cast insurance, 130
essential elements, 131
extra expense, 132
faulty stock, camera and processing, 131
mysterious disappearance, 131
net insurable costs, 129
portfolio policies, 129
production media, 131
risk specialists exam form, 130
statement of declared artist’s health, 130
stop date loss, 130
third-party property damage, 132
Insurance requirements (Continued)
request for certificate of insurance, 126, 135
supplemental coverages
foreign package policy, 133
political risk insurance, 133
signal interruption insurance, 133
umbrella, 132
use of aircraft, 132
use of livestock, 133
use of railroad facilities, 132
use of watercraft, 132
weather insurance, 133
workers’ compensation and employer’s liability, 128–129
Interior (INT), 515
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), 515
International shipping
brokers and freight forwarders, 375
film and dailies, 380
final notes, 380
general customs and shipping guidelines, 374–375
importing goods methods
carnets, 376
in-bond, 378
pro forma shipping invoices, 376–378
registration certification, 376
shipper export declaration, 378
temporary importation bonds (TIBs), 378
packing and labeling international
shipments, 379
providing information to vendors, 379
temporary vs. definite, 375
transporting goods, 378
U.S. sales tax exemptions, 380
Internegative (IN), 515
Interview skills, 498
J
Jib, 512
Job responsibilities, production team, 1
L
Lamp operators, 512
Leadman, 512
Letterbox, 512
Lighting board operator, 512
Loanout, 512
Locations
filmmaker
code of conduct guidelines, 328
film units, 327
Los Angeles county film, 323
manager
area of disruption, 325
budgetary considerations, 324
post for parking, 326
scouting, 324
secure parking, 326
production companies, 323
sample notification letter, 328
Lock up, 512
Looping, 512
Loss and damage (L&D), 515
Low-budget filmmaking
business creativity
distributors, 422
product placement coordinator, 421
direct-to-DVD release
business plans, 423
internal revenue code, 424
limited liability corporation (LLC ), 423
screenplay agreements, 423
ultra-low budget films, 424
documentaries
final cut pro editing system, 425
independent feature project (IFP), 426
independent television service (ITS), 425
international documentary association, 425
pitch reels, 425
Sundance Documentary Film Program, 426
women make movies, 426
film festivals
academy awards, 422
critics and press, 422
reviews, 422
ultimate film festival survival guide, 422
withoutabox, 422
low- and ultra-low-budget films, 415–417
marketing, 427
film commissions, 420
film schools, 417
insurance, 419
Panavision’s New Filmmaker Program, 419
production costs, 417
screen actors guild (SAG), 419
workers’ compensation, 419
You-Tube films, 420
short films
film festivals, 420
public service announcements (PSA), 420
M
Magazine, 512
Magic hour, 512
Main titles, 512
Majors, 512
Martini shot, 512
Master shot, 512
Matte shot, 512
Meal penalty, 512
Meal penalty violation (MPV), 515
Mechanical effects
bureau of alcohol, tobacco and firearms (BATF), 393
effects supervisors and coordinators, 393
Medium shot, 512
Mileage reimbursement, 42
Minors employment
miscellaneous guidelines pertaining, 216
parents, guardians, teachers and schooling, 215
specific California guidelines, 216
working hours, 215
work permits, 214
Mobisode, 512
Modeler, 512
Montage, 512
MOS, 515
Motion capture, 512
Motion control, 512
Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), 483, 515
Motion picture producers and distributors of America (MPPDA), 515
Movematch, 513
Music and effects track (M&E), 515
Music clearance
air use, 307
Copyright Act, 306
copyright charges, 309
cue sheet, 306
errors and omission insurance policy
compositions and recordings, 304
film clip licenses, 308
musical material
adaptation rights, 305
public performing rights, 304–305
reproduction rights, 305
music rights
compositions, 305
needle drop, 310
protection, 307
rear window decision, 304
release rights, 309
synchronizing license, 309
watchdog operations, 306
Music supervisor, 513
N
Negative cost, 513
Negative cutter, 513
Negative pickup, 513
Net profits, 513
New media
digital age marketing
heavy men’s network, 440
social networking groups, 439–440
technology and advertising, 439–440
games, 438
interactive TV, 439
producers, studios and production
companies, 438
fulldome video projection system, 439
IMAX fiLm presentations, 439
Nondescript (ND), 515
Nondescript breakfast (NDB), 515
No-quote deal, 513
O
One-liner, 513
Opticals, 513
Option, 513
OS off stage, 516
Out-take, 513
Overcranking, 513
Overtime (OT), 516
O Visas, 350
P
Per diem, 513
Perforations, 513
Personal digital assistant (PDA), 516
Photo double, 513
Physical effects
prosthetics, 392
Pick-ups, 513
Picture car, 513
Pipeline, 513
Point of view (POV), 516
Politics and principles
producer’s mission, 188
Poor man’s process, 513
Portfolio policies, 129
Post production
dailies
film footage, 475
protocol, 475
digital shooting
American society of cinematographers (ASC), 465–466
Producers Guild of America (PGA), 465–466
director’s cut
DGA basic agreement, 467
DGA low-budget agreement, 467
editing
avid and final cut pro, 466
standard def and high def (HD), 466
editors and post supervisors, 463
film exhibition, 463
film shooting
digital intermediate, 465
process, 465
videotape, 465
piracy issue, 464
schedules and workflow
budgetary considerations, 475
digital film shoot, 475
screen credits
art director/production designer, 471
casting, 471
costume designer, 471
Directors Guild of America (DGA), 470
film editor, 471
main titles and end credits, 475
music, 471
network’s delivery requirements, 469
photography director, 471
producers’ credits, 471
Screen Actors Guild (SAG), 470
screen credits administrator, 469
union and guild requirements, 469–470
Writers Guild of America (WGA), 471
sound
digital formats, 475
edit decision list (EDL), 475
standard delivery requirements
music documents, 476
negative and picture elements, 475
sound elements, 476
videotape masters, 476
storage media format, 464
Pre-production
check list
animals, 116
budgetary accounting, 115
cast-related, 114
insurance, 115
locations, 115
paperwork, 113
portable file box, 117
pre production related, 115
script and schedules, 114
set up production office, 113
shipping, 116
specialty items, 117
stage work preparation, 117
starting from scratch, 111–117
transportation, 116
travel, 116
collecting information and making lists, 106–110
communications
accessories, 101
cellular phones, blackberrys, wireless internet, 99–100, 118
company policies establishment
The Rules of the Game, 95
types of policies description, 95–96
crew information sheet, 106
definition, 95
equipment rental log, 105, 118
executive staff list, 106
industry safety guidelines, 111
master inventory, 105
meetings
anti-discrimination and sexual harassment seminar, 98
asset management, 99
budget, 98
clearances, 98
cost report, 98
insurance, 98
look of the film, 98
marketing, 98
production, 99
product placement, 98
prop, 98
safety, 98
shipping, 99
start of production, 97
own production creation, 117–118
plan ahead, 102
sample pre-production schedule, 102–105
stages
costs and services, 96
warehouse space, 96
Pre-production book, 445
Pre-production process
crowds and filling stadiums, 263
mandays, 262
SAG background actors, 262
Previsualization, 101–102, 513
Principal photography, 452, 513
Principal talent
actors production time report, 211
additionally, 218
casting and/or production office, 210–211
confidential cast lists, 210
consecutive employment, 213
daily production report, 211
dubbing, 213
forms, 218
interviews, 212
looping, 213
minors employment
miscellaneous guidelines pertaining, 216
parents, guardians, teachers and schooling, 215
specific California guidelines, 216
working hours, 215
work permits, 214
nudity, 217
screen actors guild offices, 218–260
stunt performer categories, 212
technology, 209
transportation and location expenses, 213
work calls, 211
workweek, 212
Prints and advertising (P&A), 516
associate producer, 3
co-producer, 2
creative producer, 2
executive producer, 2
post production producer, 3
Producers Guild of America (PGA), 205–206, 465–466, 516
Production accountant
cash flow charts, 34
foreign currency, 34
Production assistant (PA), 516
Production management
assistant production office coordinators (APOCs), 3
first assistant director, 4
production office coordinators (POCs), 3
production supervisor, 4
second assistant director, 4
service department, 3
Production office
answering the phone, 18
confidentiality, 28
shredding, 19
water marking, 19
daily office to do list, 18, 28
files
blank forms of, 26
day, 28
nonowned auto liability policy, 23
office inventories, logs and sign-out sheets, 25, 25f
office lunches, 24
office space
art department, 11
hair and makeup department, 12
on-set department, 12
transportation department, 11
wardrobe department, 12
pickup/delivery requests, 20, 28
setting up
craft service requests, 14
floor plan, 13
office supply requests, 14, 14f
staff schedule, 23
time management, 24
travelling production kit
basic office supplies, 16
box rental form, 18
production binder, 17
production service files, 17
reference materials, 17
Production office coordinator (POC), 516
Production package
bereavement coverage, 131
cast insurance, 130
essential elements, 131
extra expense, 132
faulty stock, camera and processing, 131
mysterious disappearance, 131
net insurable costs, 129
portfolio policies, 129
production media, 131
risk specialists exam form, 130
statement of declared artist’s health, 130
stop date loss, 130
third-party property damage, 132
Production report, 160–161, 166, 513, 516
Production sound mixer, 513
Production team
job responsibilities, 1
producers
associate producer, 3
co-producer, 2
creative producer, 2
executive producer, 2
post production producer, 3
production management
assistant production office coordinators (APOCs), 3
first assistant director, 4
production office coordinators (POCs), 3
production supervisor, 4
second assistant director, 4
service department, 3
six phases, 1
Product placement, 513
Product placement coordinators, 276
Prosthetics, 513
Purchase order, 513
Purchase order (PO), 516
R
Raw stock, 513
Rebate, 92
Recycling guidelines
glass, 488
metals, 488
paper, 488
plastics, 488
Refundable tax credits, 93
Residuals, 514
Rolling stock, 514
Rough cut, 514
S
Safety
general safety guidelines
animals, 315
common fall risks, 314
electrical safety, 315
environmental concerns, 315
filming equipment, 315
filming vehicles, 315
firearms, 315
hand tools and related equipment, 314
hazardous materials, 314
lifting and moving, 314
smoke, 315
stunts and special effects, 315
water hazards, 315
personal safety considerations and
suggestions
additional suggestions, 318
conflict resolution, 318
gang-occupied locations, 318
self-defense, 318
taking action, 318
visiting locations prior to shooting, 317
programs, 311
screen actors guild, 316
sexual harassment, 317
training, 312
SAG. See Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Scale, 514
Scene, 514
Schedule
breakdowns, 87
continuity breakdown, 87
day break strips, 86
day-out-of-days, 86–87, 86f, 87f
factors, 85
one-line schedules, 86
shooting schedule, 86
Screen Actors Guild (SAG), 201–202, 516
background actor, 264
nonunion to union status, 265
professional conduct, actors, 266
right-to-work state, 264
Screen credits
art director/production designer, 471
casting, 471
costume designer, 471
directors guild of America (DGA), 470
film editor, 471
main titles and end credits, 475
music, 471
network’s delivery requirements, 469
photography director, 471
producers’ credits, 471
Screen Actors Guild (SAG), 470
screen credits administrator, 469
union and guild requirements, 469–470
writers guild of America (WGA), 471
breakdown
components, 81
strip board, 82
courier final draft, 79
production, definition, 79
revisions
community script, 81
daily production report, 80
standard color progression, 80
Script coverage, 514
Script supervisor
role
matching, 163
track of, 162
Second team, 514
Second unit, 514
Set dressing, 453
Seven Ps, 499
Shipping
coordination, 366
domestic
packing and labeling, 370
weapons, ammunition, and explosives, 371
international
brokers and freight forwarders, 375
film and dailies, 380
final notes, 380
general customs and shipping guidelines, 374–375
importing goods methods, 376–378
packing and labeling international
shipments, 379
providing information to vendors, 379
temporary vs. definite, 375
transporting goods, 378
U.S. sales tax exemptions, 380
Shooting
call sheets and production reports
communications, 158
daily routine
paperwork assortment, 158
sides, 159
daily wrap, 164
day before, 163
on the lighter’s side, 165–166
prep continues, 157
script supervisor’s role
matching, 163
track of, 162
set
low-budget films, 157
schedule, 157
Shooting schedule, 514
Short ends, 514
Sides, 514
Skins, 514
Slug line, 514
Sound designer, 514
Sound effects, 514
Source music, 514
Special venues
fulldome video projection system, 439
IMAX film presentations, 439
Spec script, 514
Speed, 514
Spotting, 514
Squib, 514
Standard def and high def (HD), 466
Stand-in, 514
Steadicam, 514
Stock footage, 514
Storyboard, 514
Students and low-budget filmmakers, 452
Supplemental coverages, insurance requirements
foreign package policy, 133
political risk insurance, 133
signal interruption insurance, 133
umbrella, 132
use of aircraft, 132
use of livestock, 133
use of railroad facilities, 132
use of watercraft, 132
weather insurance, 133
Swing gang, 514
Sync, 514
Syndication, 514
T
Taft-Hartley, 514
Telecine, 515
Television
cable movies, 396
directors
assistant director, 396
cable movies and mini-series, 395–396
features, 396
photography and reshoots, 396
high-budgeted movies, 395
one-hour drama
broadcast network and cable shows, 400
broadcast right sales, 395
budgets, 399
cast, 399
CBS-paramount Television, 397
co-producer, 398
creative sonsultant, 398
digital video disc, 397
executive producer (EP), 398
line producer, 398
steadicam, 397
titles, 398
reality TV
casting, 401
insurance considerations, 401
post production, 402
product placement, 401
serial episodes, 395
show runners, 395
Temporary importation bonds (TIBs), 378
Tentative screen credits, 451–452
Timing, 515
Tracking costs
weekly cost reports, 46
Tracking shot, 515
Transferable tax credits, 93
Travel Accident Policy, 353
Travel and housing
alternative housing, 358
crew information sheet, 356–357
individual travel itinerary, 355
Meet & Greet services, u0065
movement lists and individual travel itineraries, 355
quick reference travel movement, 355
travel accident policy, 353
travel authorization, 353
travel authorization (TA), 353
Travel authorization (TA), 353
Travelling production kit, production office
basic office supplies, 16
box rental form, 18
production binder, 17
production service files, 17
reference materials, 17
Treatment, 515
Turnaround, 515
Twentieth Century Fox, 483
U
Undercrank, 515
Unions and guilds
Alliance of Motion Picture and Television
Producers (AMPTP), 206
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), 202
contract services administration trust fund, 206
Directors Guild of America (DGA), 202–205
guild contact information, 207–208
member, 200
nonunion shows, 200
Producers Guild of America (PGA), 205-206
Screen Actors Guild (SAG), 201–202
signatory, 201
Writers Guild of America (WGA), 205
Unit production manager (UPM), 516
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), 352
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 47
V
Vendors
with negotiating, 182
personal service and good deals, 181
Video on demand (VOD), 412
Video assist, 515
Videotape record (VTR), 516
Video village, 515
Visual effects
ain’t-technology-great theme, 390
cost-saving advancements, 390
digital editing systems, 390
invisible visual effects, 390
the networker, 392
Voice-over (VO), 516
W
Walla, 515
Wardrobe, 453
Wild sound, 515
Wrap, 515
book, 455
department
art department, 453
props, 453
set dressing, 453
wardrobe, 453
final production book, 457
packing, 454
parent company, 454
principal photography, 452
tentative screen credits, 451–452
Writers’ deal memos, 189
Writers Guild of America (WGA), 205, 516
