Producers' Happy Hour

In This Episode: Part One of our Interview with Bidding Producer Cheri Wilder

You may know her as "Bidzilla", but Cheri Wilder is a seasoned bidding producer that has definitely been around the block. We chat with her about how she's pivoted (for the time being) by becoming a Covid Compliance Officer. No better way to learn than doing it yourself!

Fate of the Global Movie Business May Hinge on Andrew Cuomo
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/movie-theaters-cinemas-gov-andrew-cuomo-coronavirus-covid-1234801426/

AMC Theatres Says Cash Resources to Be "Largely Depleted" by End of 2020 or Early 2021
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-theatres-says-cash-resources-to-be-largely-depleted-by-end-of-2020-or-early-2021

Topics
Covid-19, Covid Compliance Officer, Budgeting, Bidding, Advertising, Commercial Production

Interview Guest
Cheri Wilder
Bidding Producer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-wilder-2b845a4/

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

In 2018, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition built an unprecedented grassroots movement, led by directly impacted people and their families, and passed Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to returning citizens. This created the largest voter registration and empowerment mandate since the Civil Rights Movement. Together, we can build a more inclusive democracy in Florida by engaging the millions of unregistered voters throughout the state, including returning citizens.
https://wegotthevote.org/

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
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In This Episode: Part Two of our Interview with Agency Producer Karen Jean

We continue our interview with Agency Producer Karen (KJ) Jean as we discuss systemic racism in our industry.

The head-spinning of messages from the White House has the market doing somersaults, and the decision on a new stimulus package will affect our business.
https://adage.com/article/news/rogue-fly-biggest-buzz-vp-debate-plus-fallout-stimulus-freeze-thursday-wake-call/2286451

The Getty Research Institute launched today 12 Sunsets: Exploring Ed Ruscha’s Archive, an interactive website that allows users to discover thousands of photographs of Sunset Boulevard taken by artist Ed Ruscha between 1965 and 2007.
http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/getty-research-institute-presents-12-sunsets

Topics
Systemic Racism, Advertising, Commercial Production

Interview Guest
Karen (KJ) Jean
Agency Producer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjean/

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

In 2018, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition built an unprecedented grassroots movement, led by directly impacted people and their families, and passed Amendment 4 to restore voting rights to returning citizens. This created the largest voter registration and empowerment mandate since the Civil Rights Movement. Together, we can build a more inclusive democracy in Florida by engaging the millions of unregistered voters throughout the state, including returning citizens.
https://wegotthevote.org/

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: Filming During Covid with Karen (KJ) Jean, Agency Producer
We chat with a seasoned Agency Producer, Karen (KJ) Jean, who has years of experience working on major campaigns at the biggest agencies in the world.

Today's topic is about filming under Covid restrictions from an Agency perspective. This is only Part1 of our interview. Next week, we discuss systemic racism.

IATSE President posts "zero tolerance" policy for not following AMPTP Covid-19 Protocols
http://www.btlnews.com/news/iatse-covid-19-directive/

Topics
Covid-19 Testing, Crew Safety, Unions, Contracts, Commercials

Interview Guest
Karen (KJ) Jean
Agency Producer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjean/

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Black Lives Matter + The Movement For Black Lives: Learn about The BREATHE ACT and sign on as a community co-sponsor The BREATHE Act offers a radical reimagining of public safety, community care, and how we spend money as a society.
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/2008_email_blm_breathe/?source=em20_200923_breonnataylor

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Better Know A Ballot - Stephen Colbert's Voter Information Website:
https://www.betterknowaballot.com/

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: Types of Testing Available for Covid-19
The unions have released a Draft version of the new contract for Motion Pictures. PCR testing will be required of all crew members at different intervals depending on which Zone you operate in.

Many people aren't familiar with the different types of tests available. We review each category of testing to give everyone a better understanding.

Motion Picture Union Contract for working under Covid-19
https://www.iatse.net/sites/default/files/return_to_work_agreement_9-17-20_00227229xbe9d7.pdf

Types of Covid-19 Tests Currently Available
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xs65cdti6483lcd/COVID19-PCRvsSerologyTesting.pdf?dl=0

Topics
Covid-19 Testing, Crew Safety, Unions, Contracts

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Black Lives Matter + The Movement For Black Lives: Learn about The BREATHE ACT and sign on as a community co-sponsor The BREATHE Act offers a radical reimagining of public safety, community care, and how we spend money as a society.
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/2008_email_blm_breathe/?source=em20_200923_breonnataylor

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Better Know A Ballot - Stephen Colbert's Voter Information Website:
https://www.betterknowaballot.com/

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: Mental Health in Work & in Life
The world is a strange place these days, and as tensions rise, many of us might feel depressed or anxious. It's hard to work at your fullest potential when you are struggling mentally.

The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that a third of Americans show signs of clinical depression and anxiety.
https://www.massgeneral.org/news/coronavirus/depression-on-rise-during-covid-19

Lawrence's tips to preserve your mental health:

• Reduce time on Social media. Delete apps from your phone, or use a time limiter.

• Limit news intake. Don't worry that you'll miss an important breaking news story. It will find you. Try only listening to news stories once in the morning, and once in the evening.

• Swap out podcasts for music.

Free Mindfulness Subscription for LA residents:
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2020-05-01/los-angeles-county-free-headspace-app

Topics
Covid-19, Crew Safety, Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition - Charge the Cops who shot Jacob Blake
https://www.change.org/p/tony-evers-charge-the-cops-who-shot-jacob-blake?source_location=petitions_browse

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Better Know A Ballot - Stephen Colbert's Voter Information Website:
https://www.betterknowaballot.com/

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]

In This Episode: Covid Protocol Filming Tips
Sister Christian and Lawrence give their tips for filming under current Covid Protocols. We all know the AICP gold standard Covid safety guidelines, but navigating those on a real job can reveal many unanticipated surprises.

Sister Christian's Tips:

• Expectations - Start managing everyone's expectations from the start. Not only Agency and Client, but also your crew's expectations. In turn, express your expectations to your crew regarding their behavior which in turn affects everyone's safety.

• Communication - This is key to a successful shoot. Your communication with all departments needs to be much more thorough, detailed and nuanced.

• Guidance - You are the Head Honcho! You need to guide the folks who haven't yet been on set since March, and show them that there is a safe way forward.

Lawrence's Tips:

• Booking Crew, Talent & Extras - Many health questionnaires have travel clauses and many crew and talent travel between jobs. Layout your company policies and expectations to everyone you book.

• Testing Plan - Come up with your plan early, and get everyone on board with the plan so you can move forward with confidence.

• CCO/CCA - Give your Covid Compliance Officer/Assistant the authority and control they need over all things Covid related.

Topics
Covid-19, Crew Safety, Casting, Compliance, CCO/CCA, Travel, Testing

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free.

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Credits
Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Artwork Design
Creative Director & Treatment Designer
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Music Composer
Film & Theater Music Composer
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]

In this episode: Pre-Covid Interview with Susan Linns, Production Designer

We flashback to the Pre-Covid days and one of our vaulted episodes! We interview NY based Production Designer Susan Linns.

Susan redefined the aesthetic of hip hop and pop music videos throughout the 90's and 2000's, working closely with the likes of Hype Williams, Kanye West, Notorius B.I.G., Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, and so many others. Commercially her clients include Cosmo Hotel, Neiman Marcus, La Perla, and another long list! She believes that art should be made to evoke emotion and that there arer no limits to what can be achieved. Her career definitely reflects that!

Safety Concerns for Commercial Productions
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-08-27/commercials-shoots-safety-concerns-covid-compliance

DGA Assistant Director John Nolan dies due to Covid-19
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2020-09-01/crew-death-commercials-film-set-safety

Topics:
Commercial Film Production, Covid-19, Set Safety, Film Crews, Locations, Black Lives Matter

Guest
Susan Linns
Production Designer
https://www.susanlinssdesign.com/

Studio
Pre-Covid Interview recorded at:
www.realvoicela.com
Engineer: Mike Delay

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free. 

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition:
Ahmed Arbery
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud 

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website:

In this episode: Pre-Covid Interview with Romeo Santiago, Location Manager

We flashback to the Pre-Covid days and one of our vaulted episodes! We interview LA Location Manager Romeo Santiago and learn about how to best support a Location Manager, and what they need to do their best job.

We also chat about the new era of film production and filming during a pandemic.

SAG-AFTRA’s Unite for Strength Blames Rising Healthcare Costs for Looming Health Plan Changes
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-health-plan-changes-unite-for-strength-1234738032/

BLM’s #WhatMatters2020 is a campaign aimed to maximize the impact of the BLM movement by galvanizing BLM supporters and allies to the polls in the 2020 U.S Presidential Election to build collective power and ensure candidates are held accountable for the issues that systematically and disproportionately impact Black and under-served communities across the nation.
https://blacklivesmatter.com/what-matters-2020/

CNN - United Shades of America
https://www.cnn.com/shows/united-shades-of-america

Topics:
Commercial Film Production, Covid-19, Set Safety, Film Crews, Locations, Black Lives Matter

Guest
Romeo Santiago
Location Manager
[email protected]

Studio
Pre-Covid Interview recorded at:
www.realvoicela.com
Engineer: Mike Delay

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free. 

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition:
Ahmed Arbery
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud 

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www

In this episode: Interview with Max Normand, PA & AD

Max Normand currently resides in North Hollywood. I've been around the film industry virtually my whole life. His father, David Normand, is a 1st AD so he grew up on set and was handed his first walkie at 12 years old. Since then he's PA'd countless jobs, and has moved up to the AD department. He was recently on a shoot that was shut down due to a positive case of Covid-19 on the crew.

WGA tells it's members not to sign Covid-19 liability waivers as a condition to return to work.
https://deadline.com/2020/08/wga-west-tells-members-not-to-sign-covid-19-liability-waivers-as-a-condition-to-return-to-work-1203009619

Jurassic Park Dominion begins filming in England at Pinewood Studios, and they are the guinea pigs for Hollywood to see how they can move past the major problems the pandemic has caused.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/business/media/coronavirus-jurassic-world-dominion.html

Topics:
Covid-19, Set Safety, Film Crews, Production Assistants, WGA

Guest
Max Normand
Assistant Director & Production Assistant
[email protected]

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free. 

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition:
Ahmed Arbery
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud 

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: 

In this episode: Interview with Josh Jupiter & Teddy Yoon, Covid Compliance Officers

Josh Jupiter is a NY Producer/Production Supervisor, and Teddy Yoon is a NY Location Manager. Both are now certified Covid Compliance Coordinators and worked together on a recent shoot.

We learn from them what worked and what didn't work, and the bigger issues with production working through this pandemic.

Facebook and Advertisers face the facts of the Stop Hate for Profit boycott:
https://adage.com/article/digital/facebook-winner-facebook-ad-boycott/2271946

Topics:
Covid-19, Set Safety, Film Crews, CCO

Guest
Josh Jupiter
Producer/Production Supervisor
https://www.joshjupiter.com/

Teddy Yoon
Location Manager

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free. 

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition:
Ahmed Arbery
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud 

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
Email: [email protected]