Project Management - Week 3


25/02/2020

I was impressed by the first draft, especially with zero dialogue
I got a better understanding in how  my role fits in with the workflow and what departments to consistently communicate with.

 3 hours of meetings today

26/02/2020


 http://screensafe.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ScreenSafe_WorkingWithChildren.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0Bpl2xlngjfNMkJsDiKu1IApIgt7Q6zLzZb0jkt6WzatvDyhUDKsIjJvg

Screen Safe - Working with Children
Anyone under 16 is legally a child. 
Do not have the child or have the child in a hazardous environment like a construction site, weight lighting, tractors, machinery, exposed to content that may cause them distress, or anything that could cause harm to the child.
Children may not work between the hours of 10pm and 6am, unless permitted by parent or guardian

Police checks for chaperones

A meeting must take place with the child's parent before asking the child
You must inform the parent about health and safety precautions and solutions, any special for the child to do or SFX involving the child, how the child will be looked after, dietary requirements, consideration for their education and wellbeing (space for the child to chill out and/or do homework if the production is long)

Parent and guardian must provide me with their contact numbers, name and phone number of family doctor, and any important medical information about the child.

Working hours for children
Children up to eight years old can only work six hours a day including travel
Children between the ages of 9 and 11 can only work eight hours a day including travel
Children between the ages of 12 and 16 can only work ten hours a day plus travel


Health and safety

  • Not expose children to situations that will affect their mental, physical, and moral wellbeing
  • Keep the duration of travel and filming to a minimum
  • Parents be notified whether nudity or foul language will be used. Anything you do with the child on-set must be planned and permitted by his or her parent beforehand, especially prior to rehearsal.
  • I must inform the child (to an extent that they can understand) and parent or guardian where things are on location; restrooms, make-up locations, restricted areas, what to do or where to go in case of an emergency, how to inform about risky situations
  • I must provide healthy food for the child and be notified by the parents or caregivers about any of the child's food sensitivities, allergies or dietary requirements.
  • I am legally required to halt the shoot when things become too much for the child and be co considerate and consult, cooperate and coordinate health and safety issues
  • If possible, segregate dressing rooms between children and adults
  • Precautions be made for hot and cold weather - warm or cool areas for rest breaks from sunlight, water on hand for child, sunhats, jackets, and blankets
  • Child must be a strong swimmer or wear a floating device when in deeper water
  • Risk assessment must be considered when it comes to staging fights, shooting guns or any other weapons, using electrical devices (including phones or tablets), high level of sound, heights, exposure to contagious illnesses (the common cold or those carried by insects), the chance of abuse to the child if not police checked, abuse form other crew if child is left unsupervised, harm to the child or lack of supervision to the child, and lack of attention to the child's well-being.


Requirements for chaperones

  • Teaching, childcare or nursing qualifications
  • Drivers license
  • Undergone a police background check
  • Be familiar and up to date with The Screen Safe New Zealand Screen Sector Health and Safety Guidelines and the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
  • Supervise the child during rests and breaks
  • Be present with the child all times including rehearsal and shoots
  • Child must be accompanied by chaperone when travelling and be waiting for the child to arrive, as well as never being late for the child
  • Supervise the child while in water


For myself as the production company, I must ensure...
  • I have police checked the chaperone
  • I have correct and enough resource, planning, and the budget to the chaperone with their job

As a producer, I must ensure...
  • The crew have the necessary level of skills and experience
  • Police and safety checks are undergone in regards to the nature of the film
  • There is enough number of people as crew to suit the size of the film and number of children involved
  • The budget guarantees enough for health and safety to take place

As a director, I must ensure...
  • Make it a rule for the crew not to swear in front of the minor (swear jar?)
  • Legal restrictions on working hours are adhered to
  • Give out appropriate rest breaks
  • Keep in close communication with the chaperone
  • I have the power to enforce how my crew conducts their behavior
  • The call sheet have enough timefor the shoot to be done safely
  • Potential health and safety risks are informed to cast and crew

‘Know Your Rights’ for Child Actors (16yrs & under) and Families in NZ
https://www.actorsequity.org.nz/guidelines-and-resources/12-equityendorsedchildactordocument/file?fbclid=IwAR1C8ja76N7QT4yYVbgkl-OAbJeJbd4P-zUpFnTPfHJov1LuZoEOqsRkAoo


Children being filmed are required to have a 12 hour overnight break. These hours don't include travel and this is usually when more filming is to be done the next day

Parents cannot be a chaperone

Under New Zealand employment law, children are considered independent contractors, not employers and so a contract is critically and legally important to secure the child's involvement. 
The terms and conditions of the contractual agreement can be negotiated between the filmmakers and the child's parents (matters like working hours, health and safety, knowledge of the nature of the documentary, assurance of the child's safety, abuse and exploitation towards the child will be prohibited throughout the production, and the child's role will technically be a part-time position).

The contractual agreement is legally non-binding, but works as definitive guidelines and rules for the production.


27/02/2020


 1 hour and 45 minutes of meetings today

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