Thanks for tuning into the third ACrew4U Back to Business podcast. 

There are three episodes, of which this is the third. 

It’s all very well proclaiming that we’ll socially distance, but what does that mean in real life. What are the best protocols and resources to consult, how do we adapt stories we tell to allow for safer shoots and lastly, what are the alternatives for when you can’t shoot conventionally?

Today, we’re going to talk about making sure your post Covid 19 shoot is as safe as it possibly can be with Fleur Decam from Plastic Pictures, 

Then We’ll discuss some cool new down the line shooting techniques for interviews and events with our Benelux expert Wim Verbeek 

And I’ll share with you details of an offer that’s a real boost to production freelancers in the UK , from trade association, EVCOM. 

More information about the people in today's podcast- 

Fleur Decam 

Fleur is Head of Production at Plastic Pictures. Fleur oversees all productions from a planning and budget perspective, working with all members of the company to ensure smooth sailing, and most importantly, a happy ship.  

She takes the wellbeing and mental health of the staff seriously and has been known to co-create a couple of quizzes during lockdown to help keep her team feel connected and (hopefully) entertained. 

Plastic Pictures are a next-generation production agency. They have successfully merged agency creativity with production expertise. Specialising in live action, animation and stills photography, they thrive on disruption and creative challenges (which is handy given the current climate!)

Fleur’s website - https://www.plasticpictures.tv/ 

Fleur’s Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandine-fleur-decam-89146644/

Fleur mentions some great health and safety Covid 19 related resources that we link to here

HSE - Health & Safety Executive https://www.hse.gov.uk/ 

APA – Trade body for production companies, animation, VFX, music and editing  companies making commercials  https://www.a-p-a.net/ 

1ST OPTION – Safety Consultants https://www.firstoption.group/ 

PACT – Trade Association representing commercial interests of UK independent TV, film, digital, children’s and animation media companies https://www.pact.co.uk/ 

BECTU – Union that represents workers in the media and entertainment industries

https://bectu.org.uk/

Wim Verbeek

Wim is a stalwart crew at ACrew4U and is our man in Benelux. He also is our down the line video recording specialist and works in video control in Holland for us. He’s worked on literally hundreds of projects for us for many years for many big names and even helped us when we line produced an episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly hills in Amsterdam!

Our website - www.acrew4u.com

At the end of the podcast I mention a trade body that is a must for freelancers in corporate video and events production, EVCOM - https://www.evcom.org.uk/

Evcom have a great offer for freelance producers, offering them free membership through to the end of 2020, have a look here - https://www.evcom.org.uk/news/evcom-unveils-new-freelance-support-initiatives