How To Make Films Safely During Covid-19 Pandemic

Among the many sectors affected by quarantine and social distancing, the film industry has also suffered a big hit.

So while the wheels of filmmaking might not exactly be in motion, below are a few ways on how to create stories amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Make execution simple

Make films with fewer casts that avoid intimate scenes;
Use animation or motion graphics storytelling.
Adapt simplistic techniques like actors shooting in isolation with mobile phones
Use innovative virtual techniques such as virtual surround
Connect the cast and crew through virtual conferencing

Ensure the safety of cast and crew on a live-action production:

Suggest quarantining together for the whole production team
Mandate the presence of a certified Covid-19 inspector on the production team;
Specific guideline training for Crew and casts before every shoot catered towards avoiding the contraction of coronavirus.
Use innovative virtual techniques such as virtual surround
Connect the cast and crew through virtual conferencing

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