IF YOU WISH TO START FILM AND
TELEVISION PRODUCTION UNDER ALERT LEVEL 4, THE FOLLOWING MITIGATION MEASURES
MUST BE PUT INTO PLACE.
The resumption of film and
television productions means the resumption of jobs across the production value
chain, including those required for post-production such as editors, sound,
special effects and animators who may work in specialised studios.
Mitigation measures that need to
be adhered to are set out in the Disaster Management Regulations of 29 April
2020, Directions issued by the Department of Communications and Digital
Technologies on 3 May 2020, Directions issued by the Department of Sports, Arts
and Culture on 4 May 2020, and guidelines issued by the Department of Health.
In addition, various different industry and mandated bodies have published
guidelines for production under Alert Level 4.
The following mitigation measures
apply to film and television production under Alert Level 4:
- Implementation of workplace mitigation measures
according to the Disaster Management Regulations (including Regulation
16(6)). Click here for
more information.
- Adherence to COVID-19 Health Protocols. Click here to
access Western Cape Government information on preventing and managing
COVID-19 infections in the workplace.
- Regarding content broadcasting, the following applies:
- Broadcasters may decide to resume content
production based upon a risk assessment.
- Production must be limited to content that can be
produced with minimal risk (e.g. telenovelas shot in a studio environment
that are easier to handle than location shoots).
- Broadcasters must identify solutions to ensure the
protection of performers and production crews.
- A work from home approach should be retained to
the extent possible wherever there is a high risk of transmission of
COVID-19.
- Broadcasters must work closely with production companies and industry bodies to determine the most appropriate “return to production” strategy and feasible implementation dates.
- Information regarding the risk of spreading COVID-19, and what behaviour is expected from everyone on set must be made to be visible in common areas and must be copied to all personnel.
PREPARE THE WORKPLACE:
- Sanitise the environment before the shoot
commences and during each shoot day and after wrap each day.
- There must be dedicated cleaning staff to sanitise
and clean bathroom spaces on regular rotation throughout the day.
- Keep a daily register of all persons granted
access to the set with details of their daily temperatures.
TRANSPORT:
- Where possible, all cast and crew must use their
own transport
- Where this is not possible, transport must be
provided by the production in terms of Department of Transport guidelines
- Any transport arranged by the production
management must be provided with a driver and all occupants in the
vehicle must wear a mask.
CATERING:
- Catered meals and craft must be packed in boxes
per person with sealed cutlery alternatively the crew and cast must be
allowed to bring their own meals.
- There must be no shared craft and catering areas.
Crew and cast must be supplied with their own water bottles.
CAST AND CREW ON SET AND
SHOOTING FLOOR:
- The number of cast and crew must be kept at a
maximum of not more than 50 people on set inclusive of cast members.
- Adhere to the curfew: 8pm -5am
- Note – any activity could be restricted or
subjected to additional mitigation measures
- Please also be sure to consult an industry
association that may have published additional measures specific to your
industry. These include but are not limited to:
Source: https://supportbusiness.co.za/faq/faq/what-mitigation-measures-need-to-be-put-in-place-for-film-and-television-production-under-alert-4/
